2021 Acura ILX vs. 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between ILX and 3 Series Sedan Diesel?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the model year, powertrain, starting price, horsepower, and fuel economy. First of all, there is a $15,800 difference in the base MSRP. The 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel, an older vehicle by three model years, has a higher starting price than the 2021 Acura ILX. Also, the 2021 ILX has a more powerful engine than the 2018 3 Series Sedan Diesel, and it gets 7 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.4 L, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$25,950
$41,750
Engine
Engine
2.4 L/144
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel
Horsepower
Horsepower
201 hp
180 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
7.4 sec
City MPG
City MPG
24 MPG
31 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
34 MPG
43 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
28 MPG
36 MPG
Width
Width
80.0 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.6 in
71.3 in
Length
Length
182.2 in
182.8 in
Height
Height
55.6 in
56.3 - 56.5 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
105.1 in
110.6 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
89.3 ft2
90.5 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38 in
40.3 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.3 in
42.0 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
55.6 in
55.1 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
35.9 in
37.7 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
34 in
35.1 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
53.6 in
55.1 in

Costs

2021 Acura ILX

2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,500
$2,200 - $2,350
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$5,039 (2021 Acura ILX Sedan)
$199 (2018 BMW 3 Series 328d Sedan)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$3,000
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$186,903
$12,364 - $12,514
2021 Acura ILX vs. 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel - Front Left Comparison2021 Acura ILX vs. 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel - Front Left Comparison
2021 Acura ILX vs. 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel - Rear Right Comparison2021 Acura ILX vs. 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel - Rear Right Comparison
2021 Acura ILX vs. 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel - Dashboard Comparison2021 Acura ILX vs. 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel - Dashboard Comparison
2021 Acura ILX vs. 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel - Side Comparison2021 Acura ILX vs. 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel - Side Comparison
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