The Acura TLX Kind S SH-AWD needs to be seen as a direct competitor to the BMW M340i xDrive, which is why there’s a complete side-to-side comparability on Acura’s official web site. A better look although reveals a mistake because the BMW’s engine is wrongfully described as a V6 as an alternative of the inline-six that’s.

Not all six-cylinder engines have their cylinders organized in a “V”. Acura engineers know that properly, however the individuals answerable for the web site didn’t pay shut consideration to the specs.

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In actuality, the BMW M340i xDrive is fitted with a turbocharged 3.0-liter straight-six engine producing 382 hp (387 PS / 289 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. Alternatively, the turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 beneath the bonnet of the  Acura TLX Kind S SH-AWD produces a barely decrease 355 hp (265 kW / 360 PS) of energy and 354 lb-ft (480 Nm) of torque. Each fashions function AWD techniques, with automated gearboxes sending energy to all 4 wheels. The distinction is that BMW’s unit is an 8-speed, versus the 10-speed transmission of the Acura.

Moreover the aforementioned mistake, Acura’s direct comparability with the BMW has a number of factors. To begin with, it describes the BMW’s kidney grille and front-end design as “enticing but understated”, at the least in comparison with the “Diamond Pentagon grille, bigger air ducts, and expansive sculpted hood” of the Acura. Within the headlight division, the TLX has twice the LED gentle components of the German sedan, which is depicted in pre-facelifted kind. One other essential distinction from a stylistic perspective is the 18-inch wheels and twin exhaust pipes of the BMW versus the usual 20-inch wheels and M3-style quad tailpipes of the Acura.

Inside, Acura particulars the 16-way energy adjustable heated and ventilated seats versus BMW’s 14-way changes and not using a air flow choice, and the truth that it presents a flat-bottom steering wheel. The comparability goes on with a $65,220 price ticket for the BMW when comparably geared up with a $54,200 Acura. Should you have been available in the market for a premium sedan, which one would you select?