Acura CL vs BMW 840Ci
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
1997 BMW 840Ci
Overview
| Spec | Acura CL3.2 | BMW 840Ci840Ci |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 3.2 | 840Ci |
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2003 | 1997 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura CL3.2 | BMW 840Ci840Ci |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $28,200 | $0 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura CL3.2 | BMW 840Ci840Ci |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG (best) | 15 MPG |
| City MPG | 17 MPG (best) | 14 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 17.2 gal | 23.8 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Acura CL3.2 | BMW 840Ci840Ci |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 225 hp | 282 hp (best) |
| Torque | 216 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.2 L | 4.4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura CL3.2 | BMW 840Ci840Ci |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats (best) | — |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 13.6 cu ft (best) | 9.5 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,470 lbs (best) | 4,167 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in (best) | 105.7 in |
| Length | 192 in (best) | 188.2 in |
| Width | 69.2 in | 73 in (best) |
| Height | 53.3 in (best) | 52.8 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura CL3.2 | BMW 840Ci840Ci |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 5 | 1 (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Acura CL | BMW 840Ci |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.2 $28,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 840Ci $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | 3.2 $30,350 MSRP | — |
| 3 | 3.2 Type-S $30,550 MSRP | — |
| 4 | 3.2 Type-S $30,550 MSRP | — |
| 5 | 3.2 Type-S $32,700 MSRP | — |
| 6 | 3.2 Type-S $32,700 MSRP | — |
Acura CL vs BMW 840Ci FAQ
- Which is better: 2003 Acura CL or 1997 BMW 840Ci?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2003 Acura CL vs 1997 BMW 840Ci on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2003 Acura CL or 1997 BMW 840Ci?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 1997 BMW 840Ci starts lower at $0.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2003 Acura CL or 1997 BMW 840Ci?
- The 1997 BMW 840Ci leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (0).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2003 Acura CL or 1997 BMW 840Ci?
- The 2003 Acura CL leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).
- Which has better horsepower: 2003 Acura CL or 1997 BMW 840Ci?
- The 1997 BMW 840Ci leads on horsepower in this comparison (282).
- Which has better seats: 2003 Acura CL or 1997 BMW 840Ci?
- The 2003 Acura CL leads on seats in this comparison (4).