| Pros | Cons | What's New |
|---|---|---|
Standard AWD | Not as spacious as rivals | New 6-speed automatic transmission |
Strong powertrain | Unimpressive braking distance | Slightly improved fuel efficiency |
Loaded with plenty of standard features | Old-looking design | Minor exterior styling refresh |
$47,200
price300 hp @ 6300 rpm
horsepower271 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm
torque6-Speed Shiftable Automatic
transmission3.7L 6cyl AWD 6A
engine-
basic warrantyCompeting in the midsize sedan segment, the 2012 Acura RL Sedan is a direct competitor to the Audi A6 Sedan, the BMW 5 Series Sedan, and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan. With three trims, the 2012 Acura RL SAedan starts off at an MSRP of $48,200. It is offered with a 3.7L V6 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission, producing 300 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Acura RL manages a 0-60 of 6.0 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 20 MPG.
The 2012 Acura RL Sedan is a strong and refined sedan offered in three trims. Among them, we recommend getting the Technology package that adds adaptive headlights, a backup camera, rear parking sensors, heated and ventilated front seats, a wood-grain steering wheel and shift knob, and upgraded Bluetooth phone connectivity.
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Quarter Mile | Top Speed | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2011 Acura RL Ranked #9 | 6.6 sec | 13.2 sec | 122 mph | |||
2011 Infiniti M56x Ranked #1 | 4.7 sec | 13.4 sec | 108 mph | |||
2011 Infiniti M56 Ranked #2 | 4.8 sec | 13.4 sec | - | |||
2011 Infiniti M37x Ranked #3 | 5.3 sec | 14.1 sec | - | |||
2011 Lexus LS 460 Ranked #4 | 5.4 sec | 13.8 sec | - | |||
2011 Jaguar XF Ranked #5 | 5.5 sec | 14.0 sec | 121 mph |
Car Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range (C/H) | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2011 Acura RL Ranked #4 | 17 mpg | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | 19.4 gal. | 328.1/463.2 mi. | |||
2011 BMW 5 Series Ranked #1 | 21 mpg | 32 mpg | 25 mpg | 18.5 gal. | 407/592 mi. | |||
2011 Lexus ES 350 Ranked #2 | 19 mpg | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | 18.5 gal. | 351.5/499.5 mi. | |||
2011 Lexus GS 350 Ranked #2 | 19 mpg | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | 18.8 gal. | 357.2/488.8 mi. | |||
2011 Volvo S80 Ranked #2 | 19 mpg | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | 18.5 gal. | 351.5/499.5 mi. | |||
2011 Audi A6 Ranked #2 | 21 mpg | 28 mpg | 22 mpg | 21.1 gal. | 443.1/633 mi. |
Car Name | Length | Width | Height | Ground Clearance | Wheelbase | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2011 Acura RL Ranked #6 | 195.7 in. | 72.7 in. | 57.2 in. | 5.7 in. | 110.2 in. | |||
2011 Cadillac DTS Ranked #1 | 207.6 in. | 74.8 in. | 57.6 in. | 5 in. | 115.6 in. | |||
2011 Lincoln MKS Ranked #2 | 204.1 in. | 75.9 in. | 61.6 in. | 8 in. | 112.9 in. | |||
2011 Lexus LS 460 Ranked #3 | 199.2 in. | 73.8 in. | 58.1 in. | 5.5 in. | 116.9 in. | |||
2011 Cadillac STS Ranked #4 | 196.7 in. | 72.6 in. | 57.6 in. | 6 in. | 116.4 in. | |||
2011 Hyundai Genesis Ranked #5 | 195.9 in. | 74.4 in. | 58.1 in. | 5.2 in. | 115.6 in. |
Car Name | Trunk Capacity | Passenger Volume | Max Trunk Volume | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2011 Acura RL Ranked #3 | 13.1 cu.ft. | 99.1 cu.ft. | 13.1 cu.ft. | |||
2011 Jaguar XF Ranked #1 | 17.7 cu.ft. | 143.9 cu.ft. | 92.2 cu.ft. | |||
2011 Infiniti M56 Ranked #2 | 14.9 cu.ft. | 103.6 cu.ft. | 14.9 cu.ft. | |||
2011 Cadillac DTS Ranked #4 | 18.8 cu.ft. | 113.2 cu.ft. | 18.8 cu.ft. | |||
2011 Cadillac STS Ranked #4 | 13.8 cu.ft. | 102.9 cu.ft. | 13.8 cu.ft. | |||
2011 Infiniti M37x Ranked #5 | 14.9 cu.ft. | - | 14.9 cu.ft. |
Car Name | Cargo Volume | Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area | Max Cargo Volume | Bed Length | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2011 Acura RL Ranked #1 | 49.5 cu.ft. | 13.1 cu.ft. | 13.1 cu.ft. | - | |||
2011 Lexus GS 350 Ranked #2 | 15.2 cu.ft. | 15.2 cu.ft. | 15.2 cu.ft. | - | |||
2011 Cadillac DTS Ranked #3 | 46 cu.ft. | 18.8 cu.ft. | 18.8 cu.ft. | - | |||
2011 Lincoln MKZ Ranked #4 | - | 16.5 cu.ft. | - | 73 ft. | |||
2011 Infiniti M37 Ranked #5 | 32.8 cu.ft. | 14.9 cu.ft. | 14.9 cu.ft. | - | |||
2011 Infiniti M37x Ranked #6 | 33.5 cu.ft. | 14.9 cu.ft. | 14.9 cu.ft. | 73 ft. |
Car Name | Towing Capacity | Payload Capacity | Weight | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2011 Acura RL Ranked #2 | 1000 lbs. | 850 lbs. | 4083 lbs. | |||
2011 Volvo S80 Ranked #1 | 3300 lbs. | 995 lbs. | 3825 lbs. | |||
2011 Cadillac DTS Ranked #2 | 1000 lbs. | - | 4009 lbs. | |||
2011 Cadillac CTS Ranked #2 | 1000 lbs. | - | 3849 lbs. | |||
2011 Cadillac STS Ranked #2 | 1000 lbs. | - | 3973 lbs. | |||
2011 Lincoln MKS Ranked #2 | 1000 lbs. | 1123 lbs. | 4127 lbs. |
