Acura RL (2008) vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo (2017) Specs

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2008 Acura RL and 2017 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Specifications

Model Year	2008	2017
Model	Acura RL	BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 443 hp@5500 479 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.2 in	120.7 in	-10.5 in
Length	193.6 in	196.8 in	-3.2 in
Width	72.2 in	74.8 in	-2.6 in
Height	57.1 in	61.4 in	-4.3 in
Curb Weight	4012 lb.	5060 lb.	-1048 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.4 gal.	18.5 gal.	0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	41.4 in	-2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	59.3 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	0.0 in	55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	40.6 in	1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	39.0 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.1 in	57.7 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.0 in	0.0 in	54 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	41.8 in	-5.5 in
Total Legroom	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	82.4 in (over 2 rows)	-3.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	17.7 ft³	-4.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.1 ft³	63.0 ft³	-49.9 ft³

2008 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review
2007	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review

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