Acura ILX vs BMW 320i
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2018 BMW 320i
Overview
| Spec | Acura ILXBase | BMW 320i320i |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | 320i |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2022 | 2018 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura ILXBase | BMW 320i320i |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $27,300 (best) | $34,900 |
| Lowest listing price | $13,901 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $22,967 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $26,500 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 7 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura ILXBase | BMW 320i320i |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 28 MPG | 28 MPG |
| City MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 34 MPG | 35 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal | 15.8 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Acura ILXBase | BMW 320i320i |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 201 hp (best) | 180 hp |
| Torque | 180 lb-ft | 200 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.4 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura ILXBase | BMW 320i320i |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 12.4 cu ft | 13 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,095 lbs (best) | 3,370 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.5 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 110.6 in (best) |
| Length | 182.2 in | 182.8 in (best) |
| Width | 70.6 in | 71.3 in (best) |
| Height | 55.6 in | 56.3 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura ILXBase | BMW 320i320i |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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 ILX | BMW 320i |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $27,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 320i $34,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $29,300 MSRP | — |
| 3 | Base $31,300 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Base $33,200 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
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Acura ILX vs BMW 320i FAQ
- Which is better: 2022 Acura ILX or 2018 BMW 320i?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2022 Acura ILX vs 2018 BMW 320i on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2022 Acura ILX or 2018 BMW 320i?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2022 Acura ILX starts lower at $27,300. Live Acura ILX listings start at $13,901.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2022 Acura ILX or 2018 BMW 320i?
- The 2022 Acura ILX leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (27,300).
- Which has better horsepower: 2022 Acura ILX or 2018 BMW 320i?
- The 2022 Acura ILX leads on horsepower in this comparison (201).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2022 Acura ILX vs 2018 BMW 320i?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Acura ILX (5/5 NHTSA overall).