Acura TL vs BMW 540i
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2023 BMW 540i
Overview
| Spec | Acura TLBase | BMW 540i540i |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | 540i |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | mild hybrid |
| Model year | 2014 | 2023 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura TLBase | BMW 540i540i |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $36,030 (best) | $61,600 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura TLBase | BMW 540i540i |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 23 MPG | 27 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 20 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG | 32 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal (best) | 18 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Acura TLBase | BMW 540i540i |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 335 hp (best) |
| Torque | 254 lb-ft | 331 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.5 L (best) | 3 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura TLBase | BMW 540i540i |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 13.1 cu ft | 18.7 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | — | 809 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,726 lbs (best) | 3,957 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in (best) | 5.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 117.1 in (best) |
| Length | 194 in | 195.8 in (best) |
| Width | 74 in (best) | 73.5 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 58.2 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura TLBase | BMW 540i540i |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| 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 TL | BMW 540i |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $36,030 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 540i $61,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Special Edition $37,530 MSRP | — |
| 3 | SH-AWD $39,580 MSRP | — |
| 4 | SH-AWD $43,310 MSRP | — |
| 5 | SH-AWD $43,310 MSRP | — |
| 6 | SH-AWD $45,510 MSRP | — |
| 7 | Technology Package $39,760 MSRP | — |
| 8 | Advance Package $41,960 MSRP | — |