Friday, June 18, 2010

Acura TSX vs BMW 335i

Our one of a kind Acura Dealership here in Tallahassee Florida has a comparison for the Acura TSX and BMW 335i. When looking at these two unique cars it would be hard to pin point which one is a better choice for you. Well here at Proctor Acura Tallehassee we have the breakdown for you.

When it comes to comfort and convenience the BMW 3-series 335i has similar features to the Acura TXS like automatic climate control, retractable rear seat head restraints, power windows, power door locks, power moonroof, cruise control,tilt steering column,voice activated controls
telescopic steering column,front power outlet,outside temperature gauge,front adjustable seats,power driver seat, fold-down rear seat back,fold-down rear center armrest,leather wrapped steering wheel,compact disc player,MP3 player jack automatic headlights,fog lights,trunk/cargo area light and map light. Both have different comfort features such as the BMW's HD AM/FM radio with seek, scan and 10 speakers total; CD player; MP3 player,sirius satellite radio,adaptive Xenon high intensity discharge headlights with automatic leveling while the Acura TSX comes with Acura Premium Sound System AM/FM radio with 360-watts, speed sensitive volume and 7 speakers total; CD player; MP3/WMA player; XM Satellite Radio and low beam Xenon high intensity discharge headlights and high beam halogen headlights.

For safety the Acura TSX is rated 5* for NHTSA Front Driver Crash Test,NHTSA Front Passenger Crash Test,NHTSA Front Side Crash Test,NHTSA Rear Side Crash Test,NHTSA Rollover Crash Test while the BMW 335i was only rated 4* for same crash testing. The safety features include anti-lock brakes,traction control system,electronic brake force distribution, brake assistance,front passenger dual threshold, dual stage deployment airbag and driver dual threshold, dual stage deployment airbag. Some differences in safety features include the BMW's dynamic stability control (DSC) vehicle stability control system operated via ABS, traction control and engine power, reduction measures steering wheel angle, yaw rate, wheel speed and lateral acceleration while the Acura includes Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) vehicle stability control system operated via engine power reduction, ABS and traction control measures steering wheel angle/direction, yaw rate, wheel speed and lateral acceleration. Both vehicles are
basically the same size in length, height and weight and have close numbers in head,shoulder and legroom.

The engines are what makes the performance and between these two vehicles there aren't many difference. The BMW 335i has a 3.0 liter, inline 6 cylinder, twin power turbo technology, 300 horsepower engine with rear wheel drive. The brakes are front power 348-mm ventilated disc and rear power 335-mm ventilated disc brakes, direct injection technology,active steering and near-perfect 50/50 balance. The Acura TXS has a 3.5-liter V-6 engine with sequential sport shift automatic and 6-speed manual transmission. It also come with a suspension systems,steering system, braking system of front power 300-mm ventilated disc and rear power 282-mm solid disc brakes.

When breaking down all the features both cars are very similar but it's the price that really shows which car is for you. The BWM 335i is priced at $49,775 and for the much similar but less expensive Acura TSX you could be spending $35,710. If you would like to check out our inventory here at Proctor Acura Tallahassee, FL we can get you in your new Acura today!
In comparison, it's the little features that determine which car is better for you.

2 comments:

digger derrick trucks said...

Sporty cars that they are have the good repute of durability ad quality support on the roads.

Crystal Clear Headlights said...

I say both cars are great. But with these comparisons I guess there is always one winner.