2022 Acura MDX vs 2022 BMW X5 - The Car Connection

2022 Acura MDX

#6 in Luxury Large SUVs

2022 BMW X5

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FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MDX FWD	19	26	$46,792	$48,000
MDX FWD w/Technology Package	19	26	$49,612	$52,700
MDX SH-AWD	19	25	$48,933	$50,200
MDX SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package	19	25	$54,848	$58,400
MDX SH-AWD w/Advance Package	19	25	$58,048	$61,950
MDX SH-AWD w/Technology Package	19	25	$51,680	$54,900
MDX Type S SH-AWD	17	21	$62,492	$66,700
MDX Type S SH-AWD w/Advance Package	17	21	$67,498	$72,050

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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	$56,860	$60,600
X5 xDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle	21	25	$58,995	$62,900
X5 xDrive45e Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$59,740	$63,700
X5 M Sports Activity Vehicle	13	18	$99,175	$106,100

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Invoice Price

$46,792

$77,505

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$48,000

$82,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$800 / month

$1380 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 Acura MDX wears its new flagship mantle with confidence, from its styling to its eager road manners.

The 2022 BMW X5 represents the brand’s center, with equal parts comfort, convenience, and performance.

TCC Likes

Expressive shape
Swell ride and handling
Even more space

Split power liftgate
Plug-in hybrid option
Each powertrain is a winner

TCC Dislikes

Hybrid’s gone...
...and gas mileage remains mediocre
Third-row access is tight

No touchscreen
Expensive Ms
Most packages require other packages

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

22 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD

Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

57.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

139.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.9

Third Leg Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

38.7

Third Hip Room (in)

40.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

60.3

58.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.6

39.8

Third Head Room (in)

36.2

Front Hip Room (in)

59.3

Third Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

Second Leg Room (in)

38.5

37.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.5

40.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.7

66.9

Wheelbase (in)

113.8

117.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.7

78.9

Track Width, Front (in)

67.7

67.1

Length, Overall (in)

198.4

194.3

Height, Overall (in)

67.1

68.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

48.4

33.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

72.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

18.1

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)

13.8

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

21.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.5

41.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P255/55HR19

P275/45HR20

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/55HR19

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)

4271

5260

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

20 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 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

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

0.64

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.17

3.15

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

2.20

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.30

1.32

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

0.82

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.97

4.00

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.27

3.52

Trans Order Code

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.60

1.72

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

5.50

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura MDX

BMW X5

Body Style

Sport Utility

Sports Activity Vehicle

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

8.0

9.8

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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