The BMW 5 Series and Acura TLX are two midsize sedans that can elevate your travels. From helping you arrive in style to including all the features you want, they're both solid options for drivers in Chattanooga, Hixson, and Cleveland, TN.

So, which one has what you're looking for in your next luxury car? BMW of Chattanooga put this 2021 BMW 5 Series vs. Acura TLX comparison together to help you decide.

Performance Specs & Fuel Economy

Whether it's a lazy Sunday drive or you're in a hurry to get to work, the 2021 BMW 5 Series offers a smooth ride, agile handling, and reliable performance. It features a series of high-powered engines and offers both good fuel economy and xDrive all-wheel drive.

A twin turbo 2.0L 4-cylinder comes standard, but both a 3.0L V6 and a 4.4L V8 are also available. There's even a plug-in hybrid powertrain option that pairs the base engine with an efficient electric motor.

The Acura TLX also offers all-wheel drive and an impressive performance. However, it doesn't give you any options. The base engine is the only one available. As a result, it can't deliver the same kind of power or fuel economy.                                                                                                                 

Interior Dimensions & Amenities

With leather seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and lots of amenities, both the 2021 BMW 5 Series and Acura TLX feature high-end interiors. They each include cutting-edge technology, including the kind of smartphone compatibility that can help you stream music and safely make calls while you drive.

The BMW gives you and your passengers a little extra space, though. It also offers more ways to get comfortable. Plus, its infotainment system offers better visibility, so you can see who's calling or where your next turn is coming up. Its upscale cabin offers the following:

• 38.8 inches of front headroom
• 36.5 inches of rear legroom
• 20-way power-adjustable front seats
• 12.3-inch touchscreen

The Acura TLX also includes power-adjustable front seats, but they don't offer nearly as many settings. It also comes with a smaller touchscreen and less space. Taller drivers will often feel cramped with just 37.2 inches of headroom, while your passengers are forced to squeeze into the back seats, with only 34.9 inches of legroom.

Intelligent Safety Features

In addition to offering sleek style, high-powered performance, and a comfortable ride, the 2021 BMW 5 Series also offers peace of mind. It includes the kind of smart safety features that can help prevent accidents, such as:

• Frontal Collision Warning
• Active Blind Spot Detection
• Lane Departure Warning
• Fatigue and Focus Alert

While most safety features look out for what's around you, the Fatigue and Focus Alert monitors how you're driving. If it detects any driving patterns that suggest you might be tired or distracted, it'll remind you to keep your eyes on the road.

If you're ever in an accident, you'll be protected by both an advanced airbag system and impact sensors that will automatically activate the hazard lights, unlock the doors, and disconnect both the alternator and the fuel pump.

The Acura TLX also comes with some helpful driver-assistance features, but it doesn't include a standard blind spot monitor, post-collision system, or anything that can help you stay focused.

Test Drive a Premium Midsize Sedan

With a more comfortable interior, added safety features, and more options under the hood, it's clear that the BMW 5 Series is the superior sedan for drivers in Chattanooga, Hixson, and Cleveland, TN.

Visit BMW of Chattanooga to learn more about our 2021 BMW 5 Series vs. Acura TLX comparison and take a test drive.