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2019 Acura TLX vs. 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel

Image Comparison

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

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the powertrain, horsepower, fuel economy, starting price, and ground shadow size. First of all, the 2019 Acura TLX has a more powerful engine than the 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel, and it gets 10 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Also, the 2019 TLX is priced $8,750 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2018 3 Series Sedan Diesel. 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
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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
191.5 - 191.7 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
97.1 - 97.2 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

2019 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
$509 (2019 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
$24,923 - $25,373
$12,364 - $12,514
2019 Acura TLX vs. 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel - Front Left Comparison2019 Acura TLX vs. 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel - Front Left Comparison
2019 Acura TLX vs. 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel - Rear Right Comparison2019 Acura TLX vs. 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel - Rear Right Comparison
2019 Acura TLX vs. 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel - Dashboard Comparison2019 Acura TLX vs. 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel - Dashboard Comparison
2019 Acura TLX vs. 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel - Side Comparison2019 Acura TLX vs. 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel - Side Comparison
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