2020 Acura MDX vs 2021 BMW X5 - The Car Connection

2020 Acura MDX

2021 BMW X5

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FWD 6-Passenger w/Advance Pkg

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MDX FWD 6-Passenger w/Advance Pkg	20	27	$52,782	$56,250
MDX FWD 7-Passenger	20	27	$41,774	$44,500
MDX FWD 7-Passenger w/Technology Pkg	20	27	$46,458	$49,500
MDX SH-AWD 6-Passenger PMC Edition	19	25	$57,935	$61,750
MDX SH-AWD 6-Passenger Sport Hybrid w/Advance Pkg	26	27	$56,061	$59,750
MDX SH-AWD 6-Passenger w/Advance Pkg	19	26	$54,656	$58,250
MDX SH-AWD 6-Passenger w/Technology/Entertainment Pkg	19	26	$50,206	$53,500
MDX SH-AWD 7-Passenger	19	26	$43,647	$46,500
MDX SH-AWD 7-Passenger Sport Hybrid w/Technology Pkg	26	27	$49,737	$53,000
MDX SH-AWD 7-Passenger w/Advance/Entertainment Pkg	19	26	$56,530	$60,250
MDX SH-AWD 7-Passenger w/Technology Pkg	19	26	$48,332	$51,500
MDX SH-AWD 7-Passenger w/Technology/A-Spec Pkg	19	25	$51,611	$55,000

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M50i Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X5 M50i Sports Activity Vehicle	16	22	$77,505	$82,800
X5 sDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle	21	26	$55,740	$59,400
X5 xDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle	21	25	$57,880	$61,700
X5 xDrive45e Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$61,320	$65,400
X5 M Sports Activity Vehicle	13	18	$98,245	$105,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$52,782

$77,505

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$56,250

$82,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$938 / month

$1380 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Acura MDX is a stately three-row family crossover that has aged well.

The 2021 X5 is BMW’s best vehicle, one that does nearly everything with grace and ease.

TCC Likes

Handsome looks
Confident power
Spread-out space

Beautiful interior
Spacious cabin
Standard 12.3-inch touchscreen

TCC Dislikes

Pricey options packages
Top trims don’t feel quite as luxurious as we’d expect
Third row can be cramped for tall adults

Expensive top trims
Dizzying number of options
Cramped third row

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

22 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD

Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

132.7

Second Hip Room (in)

57.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.1

Third Leg Room (in)

28.1

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

38.7

Third Hip Room (in)

40.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

58.1

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

39.8

Third Head Room (in)

35.6

Front Hip Room (in)

57.5

Third Shoulder Room (in)

54.7

Second Leg Room (in)

38.5

37.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.1

40.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.3

66.9

Wheelbase (in)

111

117.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

77.7

78.9

Track Width, Front (in)

66.3

67.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

Length, Overall (in)

196.2

194.3

Height, Overall (in)

67.4

68.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

90.9

72.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

15.8

33.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

43.4

33.9

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.5

21.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

41.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P265/45HR20

P275/45HR20

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P265/45HR20

P275/45HR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4090

5260

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

20 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

20 X 9

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

267 @ 4700

553 @ 1800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

4.4 L/268

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

290 @ 6200

523 @ 5500

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

0.82

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.33

3.15

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

2.20

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.32

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.83

4.00

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

3.52

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

0.64

Trans Order Code

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.38

1.72

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.50

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura MDX

BMW X5

Body Style

Sport Utility

Sports Activity Vehicle

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.7

9.9

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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