Acura RL vs BMW 318i
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
1998 BMW 318i
Overview
| Spec | Acura RLBase | BMW 318i318i |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | 318i |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2012 | 1998 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura RLBase | BMW 318i318i |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $48,200 | $0 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura RLBase | BMW 318i318i |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 20 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG | 29 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 19.3 gal (best) | 16.4 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Acura RLBase | BMW 318i318i |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp (best) | 138 hp |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft (best) | 133 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.7 L (best) | 1.9 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura RLBase | BMW 318i318i |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 13.1 cu ft (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 4,083 lbs | 2,954 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in (best) | 106.3 in |
| Length | 195.7 in (best) | 174.5 in |
| Width | 72.7 in (best) | 66.9 in |
| Height | 57.2 in (best) | 54.8 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura RLBase | BMW 318i318i |
|---|---|---|
| Rollover | 5 / 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 RL | BMW 318i |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $48,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 318i $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Technology Package $52,350 MSRP | — |
| 3 | Technology Package - in HI $52,350 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Advance Package $56,150 MSRP | — |