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