2016 BMW 3 Series 5dr 328i xDrive Gran Turismo AWD // 2016 Acura RLX Elite comparison

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	×2016 BMW 3 Series 5dr 328i xDrive Gran Turismo AWD	×2016 Acura RLX Elite

The Car Guide rating	78% BMW 3 Series zone BMW dealers Pre-owned	73% Acura RLX zone Acura dealers Pre-owned
Year
Trim	Other trims
MSRP	CA$49,140	CA$69,990
Fees	CA$1,035	CA$2,045
Gas guzzler tax	CA$0	CA$0
Monthly payments	CA$925/month	CA$1,318/month
Awards	Best luxury sedan under $50,000 of 2016	-
Powertrain
Combined power	-	377 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Combined torque	-	341 lb·ft @ 4,700 rpm
Engine	-	3.5 l V6 (front, center)
Power	-	310 hp @ 6,500 rpm (231 kW)
Torque	-	273 lb·ft @ 4,700 rpm (370 N·m)
Induction	-	Atmospheric
Fuel	-	Premium
Engine	-	Electric (rear, left)
Power	-	36 hp @ 4,000 rpm (27 kW)
Torque	-	54 lb·ft @ 0 – 2,000 rpm (73 N·m)
Engine	-	Electric (rear, right)
Power	-	36 hp @ 4,000 rpm (27 kW)
Torque	-	54 lb·ft @ 0 – 2,000 rpm (73 N·m)
Engine	-	Electric (front, center)
Power	-	47 hp @ 3,000 rpm (35 kW)
Torque	-	109 lb·ft @ 500 – 2,000 rpm (148 N·m)
Transmission	8-speed automatic	7-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Hybrid / Electric
Battery type	-	Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
Energy	-	1.3 kWh
Voltage	-	260 V
Charging times	-	120V: N/A 240V: N/A 400V: N/A
Cooling	-	N/A
Drivetrain structure	-	Parallel
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type	Hatchback	Sedan
Category	N/A	N/A
Assembly	N/A	N/A
Generation	N/A	N/A
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Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City	N/A	8.0 L/100km
Highway	N/A	7.5 L/100km
Combined	N/A	7.7 L/100km
Autonomy	-	740 km
Electric autonomy	-	N/A
CO₂ emissions	209 g/km	180 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof	standard	standard
Heated front seats	standard	standard
Heated rear seats	standard	standard
Heated steering wheel	optional	standard
Ventilated front seats	N/A	standard
Head-up display	optional	N/A
Smart key	optional	standard
Blindspot detection	optional	N/A
Lane departure warning	optional	standard
Adaptive cruise control	optional	N/A
Remote engine start	N/A	standard
GPS	optional	N/A
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input	standard	standard
CD player	standard	standard
Apple CarPlay compatible	not available	not available
Android Auto compatible	not available	not available
Sirius XM	optional	standard
Bluetooth audio	standard	standard
Premium audio system	optional	standard
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering	N/A	N/A
Turning diameter	12 m	12 m
Front suspension	independent, Macpherson strut	independent, short/long arm
Rear suspension	independent, multi-link	independent, multi-link
Front brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Front tires	P225/45VR18	P245/40WR19
Rear tires	P225/45VR18	P245/40WR19
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Safety
Seat belts	5	5
Dimensions / Weight
Length	4,826 mm (190″)	4,981 mm (196″)
Width	1,829 mm (72″)	1,890 mm (74″)
Height	1,509 mm (59″)	1,466 mm (58″)
Wheelbase	2,921 mm (115″)	2,850 mm (112″)
Front track	1,542 mm (61″)	1,633 mm (64″)
Rear track	1,585 mm (62″)	1,631 mm (64″)
Weight	1,785 kg (3,935 lb)	1,960 kg (4,321 lb)
Capacities
Passengers	5	5
Trunk	between 521 l and 1,600 l	328 l
Fuel tank	60 l (13 gal)	57 l (13 gal)
Towing capacity	N/A	N/A
Performance
0-100 km/h	N/A	N/A
80-120 km/h	N/A	N/A
Top speed	N/A	N/A
Braking distance	N/A	N/A
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Warranty
Base warranty	4 years/80,000 km	4 years/80,000 km
Powertrain warranty	4 years/80,000 km	5 years/100,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy	6/10	7/10
Reliability	6/10	7/10
Safety	8/10	10/10
Infotainment	7/10	7/10
Driving	8/10	6/10
Overall	8/10	7/10
Average	78%	73%

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