Model Compare
Comparing the "1998 BMW 323" and "1998 Acura CL"
Overview
MSRP
$28,700
$22,310
MPG (Combined)
Not Available
Not Available
Engine
168-hp, 2.5-liter I-6 (premium)
150-hp, 2.3-liter I-4 (regular gas)
Transmission
4-speed automatic w/OD ,
5-speed manual
4-speed automatic w/OD ,
5-speed manual w/OD
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
Seats
5
5
Consumer Rating
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Pricing
List Price
$29,270
$22,745
MSRP
$28,700
$22,310
Invoice Price
$25,260
$20,158
Destination Charge
$570
$435
Fuel Economy
Combined MPG
Not Available
Not Available
City MPG
20
20
Highway MPG
30
28
Convenience
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not available
Not available
Compass
Not available
Not available
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
Driver and passenger
Driver and passenger
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
Gear Shift Knob Trim
Available: Leather
Available: Leather
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Not available
Standard
Clock
In-dash
In-dash
12-Volt DC Power Outlet
1
1
Retained Accessory Power
Standard
Standard
Dome Light
Fade
Regular
Glovebox Light
Standard
Standard
Map Light
Front & rear
Front
Cargo Light
Standard
Standard
Cupholders
Front
Front
Programmable Garage-Door Opener
Not available
Available
Voice Recorder
Not available
Not available
Tire Mobility Kit
Not available
Not available
Rearview Mirror
Day-night
Day-night
Rear Window Defogger
Standard
Standard
Floor Mats
Not available
Available: Carpeted front & rear
USB Ports
Not available
Not available
Hands Free Auto-Opening Liftgate/Trunk
Not available
Not available
Proximity Key
Not available
Not available
Specifications
Length
174.5 "
190.0 "
Wheelbase
106.3 "
106.9 "
Front Track
55.4 "
59.6 "
Rear Track
55.9 "
59.1 "
Width
67.3 "
70.1 "
Turning Radius
17.1 '
18.5 '
Height
53.1 "
54.7 "
Horsepower
168 @ 5,500 rpm
150 @ 5,700 rpm
Torque
181 @ 3,950 rpm
154 @ 4,800 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal.
17.2 gal.
Bore and Stroke
3.31 / 2.95 "
3.39 / 3.82 "
Drag Coefficient
.31
Not available
Curb Weight
3,075 lbs.
3,009 lbs.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
4,045 lbs.
Not available
Maximum Trailer Weight
Not available
Not available
Passenger Volume
82 cu.ft.
85 cu.ft.
Front Legroom
41.1 "
42.9 "
Front Headroom
36.7 "
37.4 "
Front Hip Room
53.2 "
51.6 "
Front Shoulder Room
55.6 "
54.4 "
Rear Legroom
32.7 "
31.0 "
Rear Headroom
35.9 "
35.9 "
Rear Hip Room
52.1 "
47.6 "
Rear Shoulder Room
54.9 "
53.1 "
Maximum Luggage Volume
14.3 cu.ft.
12.0 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
9.2 cu.ft.
12.0 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume Seats Folded
14.3 cu.ft.
Not available
Maximum Interior Cargo Volume
14.3 cu.ft.
12.0 cu.ft.
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