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BMW X3 vs. Acura TL MPG

Chart is based on 79 fuel economy reports for the BMW X3 and 338 fuel economy reports for the Acura TL.

BMW X3 MPG

BMW X3 BMW X3 2014 25.5 MPG Highway Percentage 85 percent BMW X3 BMW X3 2014 31.8 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent BMW X3 BMW X3 2013 19.7 MPG Highway Percentage 24 percent BMW X3 BMW X3 2012 26.8 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent BMW X3 BMW X3 2011 22.8 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent BMW X3 BMW X3 2011 24.6 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent BMW X3 BMW X3 2009 21.0 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent BMW X3 BMW X3 2008 20.8 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent BMW X3 BMW X3 2008 21.0 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent BMW X3 BMW X3 2007 20.0 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent BMW X3 BMW X3 2007 20.1 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent BMW X3 BMW X3 2006 19.3 MPG Highway Percentage 34 percent BMW X3 BMW X3 2005 17.3 MPG Highway Percentage 36 percent BMW X3 BMW X3 2005 22.5 MPG Highway Percentage 56 percent BMW X3 BMW X3 2005 20.2 MPG Highway Percentage 59 percent BMW X3 BMW X3 2004 20.6 MPG Highway Percentage 62 percent BMW X3 BMW X3 2004 23.1 MPG Highway Percentage 49 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2014 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light none 5 10 0 85 70 25.5  
2014 4dr SUV turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat v.lt light 17 50 8 25 90 31.8  
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med light 17 39 20 24 58 19.7  
2012 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.0L I6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light light 2 20 3 75 70 26.8  
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med hvy 30 10 20 40 70 22.8  
2011 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.0L I6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med none 0 30 10 60 74 24.6  
2009 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light light 10 10 50 30 75 21.0  
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2008 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 13 13 24 51 74 20.8  
2008 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD		 hills med light 0 10 20 70 65 21.0  
2007 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 11 23 11 55 69 20.0  
2007 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD		 hills light light 20 50 0 30 60 20.1  
2006 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 21 14 31 34 75 19.3  
2005 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 5 47 12 36 70 17.3  
2005 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I6
6-speed manual AWD		 hills light light 44 0 0 56 60 22.5  
2005 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med none 16 13 13 59 115 20.2  
2004 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med hvy 2 9 27 62 73 20.6  
2004 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills light light 4 9 39 49 71 23.1  

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Acura TL MPG

Acura TL Acura TL 2013 26.0 MPG Highway Percentage 85 percent Acura TL Acura TL 2013 26.7 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Acura TL Acura TL 2012 24.4 MPG Highway Percentage 67 percent Acura TL Acura TL 2012 26.3 MPG Highway Percentage 61 percent Acura TL Acura TL 2010 26.0 MPG Highway Percentage 31 percent Acura TL Acura TL 2010 18.6 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Acura TL Acura TL 2010 22.3 MPG Highway Percentage 34 percent Acura TL Acura TL 2009 21.6 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Acura TL Acura TL 2009 24.2 MPG Highway Percentage 43 percent Acura TL Acura TL 2008 24.6 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Acura TL Acura TL 2008 22.0 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Acura TL Acura TL 2008 22.9 MPG Highway Percentage 38 percent Acura TL Acura TL 2007 24.0 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Acura TL Acura TL 2007 24.5 MPG Highway Percentage 41 percent Acura TL Acura TL 2006 25.1 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Acura TL Acura TL 2006 23.9 MPG Highway Percentage 49 percent Acura TL Acura TL 2005 25.8 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Acura TL Acura TL 2005 23.0 MPG Highway Percentage 39 percent Acura TL Acura TL 2004 24.8 MPG Highway Percentage 47 percent Acura TL Acura TL 2004 23.4 MPG Highway Percentage 43 percent Acura TL Acura TL 2003 24.9 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Acura TL Acura TL 2003 21.2 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Acura TL Acura TL 2002 22.6 MPG Highway Percentage 38 percent Acura TL Acura TL 2002 26.5 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Acura TL Acura TL 2001 25.0 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Acura TL Acura TL 2000 23.7 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2013 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed manual AWD		 flat med light 0 3 12 85 80 26.0  
2013 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 0 0 50 50 75 26.7  
2012 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light light 13 17 3 67 67 24.4  
2012 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 4 11 24 61 63 26.3  
2010 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed manual AWD		 flat med none 18 24 27 31 70 26.0  
2010 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med none 5 9 51 35 64 18.6  
2010 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 16 30 20 34 63 22.3  
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2009 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 9 10 26 55 96 21.6  
2009 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 14 26 16 43 74 24.2  
2008 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med hvy 8 8 31 54 88 24.6  
2008 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 8 31 46 15 70 22.0  
2008 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med none 8 21 32 38 89 22.9  
2007 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med hvy 12 25 13 50 72 24.0  
2007 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 11 21 27 41 71 24.5  
2006 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 8 37 40 15 73 25.1  
2006 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 9 19 23 49 97 23.9  
2005 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 6 22 17 55 79 25.8  
2005 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 9 19 33 39 73 23.0  
2004 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 4 11 37 47 77 24.8  
2004 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 7 22 29 43 68 23.4  
2003 4dr Sedan 260-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med none 9 23 16 53 66 24.9  
2003 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 13 55 8 25 89 21.2  
2002 4dr Sedan 260-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 5 20 37 38 77 22.6  
2002 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 5 14 26 55 66 26.5  
2001 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills v.lt none 0 0 10 90 65 25.0  
2000 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills light light 5 32 49 15 60 23.7  

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BMW X3 vs. Acura TL MPG

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the BMW X3

BMW X3 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2013 While the boosted four has a clear performance advantage, the swap was motivated primarily by the push for better fuel economy. EPA ratings are 21 mpg city, 28 highway, vs. the 2012 six's 19/25. An Audi Q5 comes close, 20/28, but with 211 horsepower isn't as strong. Despite weighing about 400 pounds less than the X3's 4,112, a Ford Escape with a similarly spec'd engine does no better. A Mercedes GLK350? 19/24. The Volvo is even worse. Compared to cars, the X3 doesn't fare as well. The roomier, nearly as heavy 528i rates 22/33. The crossover's larger frontal area and higher ground clearance take their toll as speed climbs. In our real-world sub-freezing suburban driving, the trip computer usually reported about 21 once the engine was warmed up, matching the EPA rating and quite good for a powerful, two-ton, all-wheel-drive vehicle. Engage an aggressive Eco Pro mode for a Prius-like throttle response and ultra-low rpm shifts, and mid-20s are easily achievable while high 20s are possible. I even observed 32 over one short trip where the lights were in my favor. But the cars behind you won't be happy. Conversely, enjoy the turbo at every opportunity and fuel economy will fall into the teens. A defeatable standard auto start/stop system operates a little more smoothly than in last year's 3-Series, but not as smoothly as it ought to. see full BMW X3 review
 

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BMW X3 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 We get 22.5 mpg consistently in overall averaging and 26 to 27 on open road trips. see full BMW X3 review
BMW X3 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Have noticed as low as 10 mpg in start and stop city driving. Average for daily driving is 14 mpg. It uses premium fuel so driving this car is already very expensive. see full BMW X3 review
2006 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 City driving fuel economy is not bad for an SUV. I average around 16MPG battling heavy traffic and my need for “enjoying using the accelerator”. Highway mileage is not so great. Cruising at 70-80MPH returns around 22MPG. see full BMW X3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Acura TL

Acura TL Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Mileage has been pretty good to great. At 65 mph with cruise control on a smooth, level highway I've gotten 33 mpg. 80mph (legally in west Texas) on cruise control I've gotten 24 to 25 mpg depending on wind. Between those, 70 to 75 mph on a highway, I get about the EPA highway rating of 26 mpg. In mixed highway and traffic I routinely get 23 mpg (this is my usual commute). Straight stop-and-go errand-running I get 17 to 18 mpg, which is pretty close to the EPA city rating. I tend to be somewhat light on the throttle most of the time. see full Acura TL review
2010 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Definitely getting poor mpg - not sure if this is an issue with just my vehicle but I am not getting even close to the estimated fuel economy see full Acura TL review
2008 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 Gets great fuel economy, 29mpg at 80-85mph cruize. over 30mpg if I slow it down to low 70s see full Acura TL review
2008 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I routinely do 29.5 mpg on the highway, 20-24.5 around town, depending on the route and the traffic. see full Acura TL review
2007 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 It can get in the high 20s and have extra power available if needed. see full Acura TL review
2007 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 On highway, with driving techniques I have been able to achieve 32-24 MPG average for 300 miles! Not bad for a 3.5l 6 cylinder! see full Acura TL review
2006 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 33 mpg highway, 27 mpg everyday driving in a car of this size and performance is excellent see full Acura TL review
2005 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 34mpg at 65mph avg. see full Acura TL review
2005 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 33 mpg at 70 mph on the hiway! see full Acura TL review
2005 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Highway mileage is quite good, up to 28-29mpg, for high speed interstate cruising. Very good for a responsive sporty car. see full Acura TL review
Acura TL Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Coming from a 3.2 engine that regularly got 22-23 mpg it it a bit disappointing that the 2010 TL with the 3.7 gets only 18-19 mpg. I would expect with the engine technologies improvement over the years that the bigger engine could get better fuel mileage. see full Acura TL review
2010 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Terrible fuel economy - this could be an issue with just my car. I'm getting about a 12-14 average. see full Acura TL review
2009 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Could be better, the AWD system sucks up MPG. see full Acura TL review
2008 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 COuld be better for a car of that class see full Acura TL review
2008 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 At best it got in the low 20s. see full Acura TL review
2008 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Local driving get poor gas mileage. Highway is almost as stated, 25 MPG according to the computer. see full Acura TL review
2007 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Small tank and poor economy = frequent fill ups. see full Acura TL review
2004 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 MPG is not great. Wish Acura would invest in fuel economy (average 24 mpg). see full Acura TL review
2004 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Not as good on the highway as I would have liked. see full Acura TL review
2002 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 V6 eats gas see full Acura TL review