2020 Acura TLX vs. 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel
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2020 Acura TLX
$174 /mo.
2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel
$199 /mo.
What is the main difference between TLX and 3 Series Sedan Diesel?
Two Sedans with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, horsepower, fuel economy, model year, starting price, and ground shadow size. First of all, the 2020 Acura TLX is priced $8,750 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel, which is older by two model years. Also, the 2020 TLX has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2018 3 Series Sedan Diesel gets 10 more mpg. In addition, the TLX is slightly larger than the 3 Series Sedan Diesel. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 2.4 L, Auto, FWD
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$33,000
$41,750
Engine
Engine
2.4 L/144
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel
Horsepower
Horsepower
206 hp
180 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
7.4 sec
City MPG
City MPG
23 MPG
31 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
32 - 33 MPG
43 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
26 - 27 MPG
36 MPG
Width
Width
80.0 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73 in
71.3 in
Length
Length
190.7 - 191 in
182.8 in
Height
Height
57 in
56.3 - 56.5 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
109.3 in
110.6 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
96.7 - 96.8 ft2
90.5 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
37.2 in
40.3 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.6 in
42.0 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
57.5 in
55.1 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.7 in
37.7 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
34.5 in
35.1 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
55.4 in
55.1 in
Costs
2020 Acura TLX
2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,600 - $3,050
$2,200 - $2,350
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$174 (2020 Acura TLX 2.4L FWD)
$199 (2018 BMW 3 Series 328d Sedan)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$3,999
$3,000
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$12,863 - $13,313
$12,364 - $12,514
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