Acura TLX vs BMW 330: 0–60 and Quarter-Mile Comparison
This comparison brings together verified acceleration results for the Acura TLX and BMW 330, covering 18 TLX tests and 34 330 tests. It focuses on 0–60 mph times, quarter-mile times, and how these two sport sedans compare across multiple model years from Acura and BMW.
In the production results here, the TLX leads both headline measures. Its quickest verified 0–60 mph run is 4.6 seconds in the 2024 SH-AWD Type S (Perf. Wheel & Tire), 0.4 second ahead of the fastest production BMW 330 result at 5.0 seconds in the 2023 330e PHEV Sedan (M Sport). The TLX also holds the quicker production quarter-mile at 13.3 seconds versus 13.6. Median 0–60 figures are tied at 5.8 seconds.
The tables below let you compare individual tests, trims, and sources in more detail, including year-by-year acceleration results. The latest shared model year with verified data is 2021, where the TLX holds a narrow 0–60 mph edge of 0.1 second. Use the full listings to see how test outcomes vary by configuration and publication.
TLX Fastest 0–60
4.60sec
2024
SH-AWD Type S (Perf. Wheel & Tire)
330 Fastest 0–60
5.00sec
2023
330e PHEV Sedan (M Sport)
0–60 Winner
Acura TLX
(0.40s faster)
Tests in Database
52
18 + 34
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Category Winners: TLX vs 330
The Acura TLX leads 5–0 across 6 performance categories, with the BMW 330 taking none.
| Category | Acura TLX | BMW 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Fastest production 0–60 | 4.60s Winner | 5.00s |
| Fastest production ¼ mile | 13.30s Winner | 13.60s |
| Fastest overall 0–60 | 4.60s Winner | 5.00s |
| Fastest overall ¼ mile | 13.30s Winner | 13.60s |
| Median production 0–60 | 5.80s Tie | 5.80s Tie |
| Median production ¼ mile | 14.30s Winner | 14.40s |
| Category wins | 5 | 0 |
🏆 Overall Winner: Acura TLX
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All-Time Production Records
Production vehicles onlyThe Acura TLX holds the production 0–60 record at 4.60s, 0.40s quicker than the BMW 330's best of 5.00s.
Fastest Production 0–60
TLX
4.60s
2024 · SH-AWD Type S (Perf. Wheel & Tire)
330
5.00s
2023 · 330e PHEV Sedan (M Sport)
0.40s difference
Fastest Production ¼ Mile
TLX
13.30s
2024 · 105.0 mph
330
13.60s
2023 · 103.1 mph
0.30s difference
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Fastest Overall Results
Includes modified and non-production vehiclesCounting all tests, the Acura TLX has been clocked at 4.60s 0–60 — 0.40s quicker than the BMW 330's overall best of 5.00s.
Fastest Overall 0–60
TLX
4.60s
2024 · SH-AWD Type S (Perf. Wheel & Tire)
330
5.00s
2023 · 330e PHEV Sedan (M Sport)
Fastest Overall ¼ Mile
TLX
13.30s
2024 · 105.0 mph
330
13.60s
2023 · 103.1 mph
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Typical Production Performance
Medians and averages across all production testsOn a typical production run, the Acura TLX and BMW 330 are nearly identical — medians of 5.80s and 5.80s respectively.
| Metric | Acura TLX | BMW 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Median 0–60 | 5.80s | 5.80s |
| Average 0–60 | 5.97s | 5.81s |
| Median ¼ Mile | 14.30s | 14.40s |
| Average ¼ Mile | 14.47s | 14.38s |
| Sample (0–60) | 18 | 33 |
Median is preferred over average — it is less influenced by extreme outlier tests. Averages include all production runs on record.
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Latest Available Results
The most recent tested model year differs: Acura TLX (2024) vs BMW 330 (2025). These results are not directly comparable.
| Metric | Acura TLX | BMW 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Latest tested year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Best 0–60 that year |
4.60s
SH-AWD Type S (Perf. Wheel & Tire) |
5.30s
330i Sedan (M Sport) |
| Best ¼ mile that year | 13.30s | 13.90s |
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Data Coverage
The Acura TLX has 18 tests spanning 2015–2024, while the BMW 330 has 34 tests from 2001–2025.
| Metric | Acura TLX | BMW 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Total tests | 18 | 34 |
| Production tests | 18 | 33 |
| Earliest tested year | 2015 | 2001 |
| Latest tested year | 2024 | 2025 |
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Explore Each Model
All 0–60 and quarter-mile results are sourced from independently published road tests by reputable automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed times are not included. When multiple publications test the same vehicle, each run is listed separately. Production and non-production results are clearly distinguished throughout. Fastest 0–60 and fastest quarter-mile records are treated as independent measurements and may come from different tests, trims, or sources.