Acura RL vs. INFINITI M37
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Highlights
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$48,200
Starting MSRP
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$48,700
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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300 hp
Horsepower
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330 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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271 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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270 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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3.7L/224
Displacement
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3.7L/226
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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300 @ 6300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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330 @ 7000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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7-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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9.1 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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8.900 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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18 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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17 x 4.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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18 x 8.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 x 8.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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T165/80R17
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P245/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
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P245/50VR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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P245/45VR18
Front Tire Size
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P245/50VR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Double-wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Electric Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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110 in
Wheelbase
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114 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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44 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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104 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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37 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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57 in
Height, Overall
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59 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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196 in
Length, Overall
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195 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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39 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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Weight & Capacity
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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4,099 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,858 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Safety
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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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12.6 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.600 x 1.100 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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12.2 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.100 x 0.600 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2012 Acura RL or the 2013 INFINITI M37?
The 2012 Acura RL and the 2013 INFINITI M37 are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2012 Acura RL or the 2013 INFINITI M37?
The 2013 INFINITI M37 is more fuel efficient than the 2012 Acura RL with 21 MPG combined versus 20 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2012 Acura RL or the 2013 INFINITI M37?
The 2012 Acura RL is cheaper than the 2013 INFINITI M37 with a $48,200 starting MSRP versus a $48,700 starting MSRP.
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