
BMW's bred one of the most carlike crossovers, and the X3 has good passenger space, too.
All of its competition suffers in one way or the other: the Acura RDX feels tight on room, and its interior doesn't meet most other luxury crossovers head-on.
The Audi Q5's cabin does, but a stiff ride upsets its pleasant demeanor.
The Benz GLK is a great choice for steering and ride, and for acceleration, but its cargo space is smaller than the X3's--and the same is true for the Land Rover LR2.
Of all the luxury crossovers, the Volvo XC60 has one of the best combinations of on-road handling, space, and fit and finish--and it's rated tops for safety, too.
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Quick Specs | |||||
A great-looking crossover with its most carlike performance yet, the BMW X3 also has more interior room and better materials than before. |
The 2012 Acura RDX satisfies those who want more driving excitement, but it might leave luxury- or tech-hungry shoppers wanting. |
The 2012 Audi Q5 is one of the |
More street-friendly than other Land Rover utes, the 2012 LR2 has some of the SUV hallmarks in a much more city-friendly size. |
Rugged looks and lower gas mileage put the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class in an SUV state of mind, but its ride and handling are more carlike than you'd think. |
The 2012 Volvo XC60 is an attractive, well-designed family luxury vehicle, with a class-leading roster of innovative safety and tech features. |
MSRP From | |||||
$37,100 | $32,895 | $35,600 | $35,700 | $35,880 | $33,300 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
19 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Gas I6 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Gas I6 | Gas V6 | Gas I6 |
EPA Class | |||||
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle |
Style Name | |||||
AWD 4-Door 28i | FWD 4-Door | quattro 4-Door 2.0T Premium | AWD 4-Door | RWD 4-Door GLK 350 | AWD 4-Door 3.2L |
Drivetrain | |||||
All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All wheel drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sport Utility Vehicle | 4 Door | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility Vehicle | 5 Door Wagon |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic | Automatic | Automatic w/Manual Transmission | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic w/manual shift |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2012 BMW X3 vs. 2012 Acura RDX | 2012 BMW X3 vs. 2012 Audi Q5 | 2012 BMW X3 vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2 | 2012 BMW X3 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Class | 2012 BMW X3 vs. 2012 Volvo XC60 |