'05 Acura TL vs '07 Jeep Commander (Hemi) vs '04 BMW 330ci
07-29-2008, 04:14 PM
#1
2005 Acura TL
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'05 Acura TL vs '07 Jeep Commander (Hemi) vs '04 BMW 330ci
I was wondering which one would win?
I'm pretty sure the TL will smoke the Commander, even with the hemi (just too heavy)
But I think the BMW and TL could potentially be a good race, from a roll or from a dig.
All cars are bone stock.
I'm pretty sure the TL will smoke the Commander, even with the hemi (just too heavy)
But I think the BMW and TL could potentially be a good race, from a roll or from a dig.
All cars are bone stock.
07-30-2008, 01:15 PM
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TL will outrun both of them.
07-30-2008, 08:28 PM
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'10 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
You will beat the Bimmer without a problem, just use SS to hold out the gears and pull on him quicker, they've got less HP (225) and they weigh about the same as a TL (3400lbs or so).
Don't know anything about the jeep, though.
Don't know anything about the jeep, though.
07-30-2008, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Eoanou
You will beat the Bimmer without a problem, just use SS to hold out the gears and pull on him quicker, they've got less HP (225) and they weigh about the same as a TL (3400lbs or so).
Don't know anything about the jeep, though.
Don't know anything about the jeep, though.
So is it a stick or auto???
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07-30-2008, 11:42 PM
#8
Unless the bimmer is the ZHP with the close ration 6 speed manual, I believe the rest of them come with a 5MT. In any case, you should be able to beat both. I've raced a couple 330's and never had a problem with any of them.
07-31-2008, 04:24 PM
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2005 Acura TL
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Originally Posted by JJaber06
Unless the bimmer is the ZHP with the close ration 6 speed manual, I believe the rest of them come with a 5MT. In any case, you should be able to beat both. I've raced a couple 330's and never had a problem with any of them.
The BMW is a 6spd, bone stock.
My Acura is a 5AT.
I was just wondering, my friend with the Commander hemi was talking more smack.
Curious minds were just inquiring!
07-31-2008, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by cray159
The BMW is a 6spd, bone stock.
My Acura is a 5AT.
I was just wondering, my friend with the Commander hemi was talking more smack.
Curious minds were just inquiring!
My Acura is a 5AT.
I was just wondering, my friend with the Commander hemi was talking more smack.
Curious minds were just inquiring!
08-01-2008, 10:33 AM
#11
'10 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Originally Posted by anx1300c
They're close to 300lbs lighter than TL 5AT. High 3200's vs. mid/high 3500's for a 5AT. And BMW is known to under rate their engines, plus the 330 has a stronger torque/weight ratio. If it's a stick, the slight whp defecit will be offset by the 330's lighter weight. I think it'll be a close race, stock to stock.
So is it a stick or auto???
So is it a stick or auto???
I think you're over-rating those BMWs they aren't very fast especially the 5spds auto and manual.
However I will say that they do launch much better than the TL 5A/T so you could lose there.
08-01-2008, 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Eoanou
I think you're over-rating those BMWs they aren't very fast especially the 5spds auto and manual.
However I will say that they do launch much better than the TL 5A/T so you could lose there.
However I will say that they do launch much better than the TL 5A/T so you could lose there.
I did see an '06 330 running consistent 14.40's, but those have the stronger motor. The 328 and 325's are dogs, but I wouldn't sleep on the 330.
08-02-2008, 04:21 AM
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Ok, here's a few stats on the Commander. It's gonna take more than a Hemi to get this 5200lb brick wall to beat any TL. Even a 2 Gen base model could give it a run. This thing would just look funny going down the dragstrip.
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl...73281283595542
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl...73281283595542
02-19-2009, 04:28 PM
#17
The bimmer will be a very close race. I think he might edge you out(especially from a dig)since he has a manual tranny. You should try from a dig and a roll.
Here is a 02-03 TL-S with I/E vs a 05 330i stock auto:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5M7-N79ERs
02-19-2009, 04:54 PM
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Safety Car
^ lol an old video. "what? why'd he slow down?" - red light 
moron...
and...
"is he gonna burn out?"...ugh woman, shut yo mouth! damn ditsss lol...why 'm i so mean?
miderms tomorrow...
moron...and...
"is he gonna burn out?"...ugh woman, shut yo mouth! damn ditsss lol...why 'm i so mean?
miderms tomorrow...
02-19-2009, 08:16 PM
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Your TL will beat the commander. Put your friend in his place.
The bimmer will be a very close race. I think he might edge you out(especially from a dig)since he has a manual tranny. You should try from a dig and a roll.
Here is a 02-03 TL-S with I/E vs a 05 330i stock auto:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5M7-N79ERs
The bimmer will be a very close race. I think he might edge you out(especially from a dig)since he has a manual tranny. You should try from a dig and a roll.
Here is a 02-03 TL-S with I/E vs a 05 330i stock auto:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5M7-N79ERs
02-23-2009, 08:39 AM
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The Commander is a joke. Have your friend look up the stats on both your cars.. he's a moron if he still wants to race. My X could smoke him no problem, the TL is several classes ahead.
The 6 M/T 330ci.. idk.. the gear ratio and power curve on that baby is much better than the 3G TL A/T. The 3G may have an advantage on a 20 mph roll but from a stop / dig as you guys say.. You'll be playing catch up.
A 328i coupe.. won't match.. I rolled with my buddies '08 328 and it didn't open up very well. Although I was checking out his door handle / puddle lights.
You don't have to reinvent the wheel. The stats on these cars are public.. search performance / specs [insert car make / model] then insert car mag or source (ie. edmunds, car & driver). Google Search.. and above all.. it depends on the driver and to some extent the environment, tires. I suggest whatever you do, keep it off the street. Your buddy in his commander will kill someone racing that brick.
The 6 M/T 330ci.. idk.. the gear ratio and power curve on that baby is much better than the 3G TL A/T. The 3G may have an advantage on a 20 mph roll but from a stop / dig as you guys say.. You'll be playing catch up.
A 328i coupe.. won't match.. I rolled with my buddies '08 328 and it didn't open up very well. Although I was checking out his door handle / puddle lights.
You don't have to reinvent the wheel. The stats on these cars are public.. search performance / specs [insert car make / model] then insert car mag or source (ie. edmunds, car & driver). Google Search.. and above all.. it depends on the driver and to some extent the environment, tires. I suggest whatever you do, keep it off the street. Your buddy in his commander will kill someone racing that brick.
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