Compare 2012 Acura TSX vs 2012 BMW 3-Series

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4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic 22 31 $28,256 $30,010
4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic Special Edition 22 31 $29,181 $31,010
4-Door Sedan I4 Manual Special Edition 21 29 $29,181 $31,010
5-Door Sport Wagon I4 Automatic 22 30 $29,505 $31,360
4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic Tech Pkg 22 31 $31,125 $33,110
5-Door Sport Wagon I4 Automatic Tech Pkg 22 30 $32,883 $35,010
4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic 19 28 $33,383 $35,550
4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic Tech Pkg 19 28 $36,252 $38,650
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4-Door Sedan RWD SULEV 328i
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
4-Door Sedan RWD 328i 23 34 $32,110 $34,900
4-Door Sedan RWD South Africa 328i 23 34 $32,110 $34,900
4-Door Sedan RWD SULEV 328i 23 34 $32,110 $34,900
4-Door Sports Wagon RWD 328i 17 26 $34,500 $37,500
2-Door Coupe RWD 328i 18 28 $35,605 $38,700
2-Door Coupe RWD SULEV 328i 18 28 $35,605 $38,700
4-Door Sports Wagon AWD 328i xDrive 17 25 $36,340 $39,500
2-Door Coupe AWD 328i xDrive 17 25 $37,170 $40,400
2-Door Coupe AWD SULEV 328i xDrive 17 25 $37,170 $40,400
4-Door Sedan RWD 335i 20 30 $39,010 $42,400
4-Door Sedan RWD South Africa 335i 20 30 $39,010 $42,400
2-Door Coupe RWD 335i 19 28 $41,490 $45,100
2-Door Coupe AWD 335i xDrive 19 26 $43,055 $46,800
2-Door Convertible 328i 18 28 $43,790 $47,600
2-Door Convertible SULEV 328i 18 28 $43,790 $47,600
2-Door Coupe RWD 335is 18 26 $47,930 $52,100
2-Door Convertible 335i 19 28 $49,495 $53,800
2-Door Convertible 335is 18 26 $55,935 $60,800
Pricing
Invoice Price
$28,256
$32,110
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$30,010
$34,900
Monthly Payment Estimate
$500 / month
$582 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.0
8.4
TCC’s Bottom Line
With attractive designs and a light, efficient driving feel, the 2012 Acura TSX lineup strikes an ideal balance for a front-wheel-drive sport sedan or sport wagon. The 2012 BMW 3-Series delivers the class-leading sport-sedan performance and handling enthusiasts have come to expect, yet it makes substantial improvements in fuel-efficiency, active safety, and connectivity.
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Fuel Economy
City
22 mpg 23 mpg
Highway
31 mpg 34 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Compact Cars
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in)
55.6 - TBD -
Second Leg Room (in)
34.3 35.1
Front Head Room (in)
37.6 40.3
Second Hip Room (in)
54.2 - TBD -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.8 55.1
Passenger Volume (ft³)
94.5 - TBD -
Second Head Room (in)
37.0 37.7
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.1 55.1
Front Leg Room (in)
42.4 42.0
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.2 60.3
Wheelbase (in)
106.5 110.6
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.4 71.3
Track Width, Front (in)
62.2 60.3
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.9 5.5
Length, Overall (in)
185.6 182.5
Height, Overall (in)
56.7 56.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
14.0 17.0
Brakes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x 1.1 - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.1 x 0.35 - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.5 15.8
Steering
Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.6 - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
13.4 15.1
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.7 - TBD -
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/50VR17 P225/50R17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
P225/50VR17 P225/50R17
Spare Tire Size
- TBD - NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3470 3406
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 17 x 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Alloy
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD - NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
- TBD - NA
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Alloy
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
8.7 - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
105 - TBD -
Engine
Engine Type
Gas I4 Turbocharged Gas I4
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
170 @ 4300 255 @ 1250 - 4800
Engine Order Code
NA NA
Displacement
2.4L/144 2.0L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
201 @ 7000 240 @ 5000
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
26 27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
31 34
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
22 23
Transmission
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.61 3.14
Trans Order Code
NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.44 3.91
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.77 1.67
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/Manual Shift
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 0.68
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.65 4.71
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.08 2.11
Trans Type
5 8
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.57 0.81
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.00 3.35
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.67
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- 1.00
Summary
Body Style
4 Door Sedan Sedan
Vehicle Name
Acura TSX BMW 3 Series
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - NA
Suspension Type - Front
Independent MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.67 - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.04 - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent 5-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-link NA
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.1 6.7
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
7 6
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating
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