The competitors for luxury three-row crossovers are refined and plentiful.
The Audi Q7 is a conservative pick with plenty of tech, although it's pricey in top trims.
The Mercedes-Benz GLE Class is relatively aged compared to the rest, but offers a wide range of powertrains that others largely skip.
The BMW X5 is new for 2019 (although it looks the same) and offers a bevy of new tech to please shoppers, but a very small optional third row.
The Volvo XC90 is the looker of the bunch, and offers a plug-in hybrid powertrain, but we're not as sold on its refinement.
The GMC Acadia could be good for families who don't need a full-time third row and the Acadia doesn't reach the high prices that others can.
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Full of tech and full of people, the 2019 Acura MDX is a safe—and conservative—pick among family-sized crossover SUVs. |
The 2019 Audi Q7 delivers on the factors most important to large luxury SUV buyers: space, comfort, style, safety, and impressive technology. |
The 2019 BMW X5 grows even closer to being the do-it-all vehicle in its family. |
The 2019 GMC Acadia doesn’t stand out but is a solid choice for those who only need a third row occasionally. |
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class can be outfitted to please nearly every luxury-SUV buyer. |
The 2019 Volvo XC90 is a standout effort from the Swedish brand, offering style, luxury, and practicality in a way many other luxury SUVs don’t. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $44,300 | $53,550 | $60,700 | $29,000 | $55,700 | $47,700 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy |
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| Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 | Gas I4 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Small SUV 2WD | Standard SUV 4WD | Standard SUV 4WD | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Standard SUV 4WD | Standard SUV 2WD |
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| FWD | Premium 45 TFSI quattro | xDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle | FWD 4-Door SL | GLE 400 4MATIC SUV | T5 FWD Momentum |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel | All Wheel | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 7 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | quattro Sport Utility | Sports Activity Vehicle | 4 Door | 4MATIC | Sport Utility |
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| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2019 Acura MDX vs. 2019 Audi Q7 | 2019 Acura MDX vs. 2019 BMW X5 | 2019 Acura MDX vs. 2019 GMC Acadia | 2019 Acura MDX vs. 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class | 2019 Acura MDX vs. 2019 Volvo XC90 | |
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