2023 Acura MDX 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.6s
- Type S AWD, 355 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: top 37% of 176 SUVs (2023).
- Horsepower: top 46% of 176 SUVs (2023).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type S AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 355 hp | 354 lb-ft | 4,741 lb | 150 | 13.4 | 5.6 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $67,850 |
| Type S SH-AWD w/Advance Package | 3.0L 6-cyl | 355 hp | 354 lb-ft | 4,788 lb | 148 | 13.5 | 5.6 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $73,200 |
| Type S w/Advance Pkg AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 355 hp | 354 lb-ft | 4,788 lb | 148 | 13.5 | 5.6 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $73,200 |
| SH-AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,503 lb | 129 | 15.5 | 6.3 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $51,750 |
| SH-AWD w/Technology Package | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,529 lb | 128 | 15.6 | 6.3 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $56,450 |
| SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,529 lb | 128 | 15.6 | 6.3 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $56,450 |
| SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,534 lb | 128 | 15.6 | 6.3 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $59,950 |
| SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,534 lb | 128 | 15.6 | 6.3 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $59,950 |
| SH-AWD w/Advance Package | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,565 lb | 127 | 15.7 | 6.3 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $63,500 |
| SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,565 lb | 127 | 15.7 | 6.3 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $63,500 |
| FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,271 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 6.6 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | FWD | $49,550 |
| Base w/Technology Pkg FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,297 lb | 135 | 14.8 | 6.6 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | FWD | $54,250 |
| FWD w/Technology Package | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,297 lb | 135 | 14.8 | 6.6 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | FWD | $54,250 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 10 | 290 hp | FWD | $49,550 | Base | $1,745 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 3 | 355 hp | Type S AWD | $67,850 | +$18,300 | $2,021 | +$276 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-speed automatic | 13 | FWD | $49,550 | 5.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the FWD: 290 hp, 22 mpg, $49,550. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 Prime | SE AWD | 302 hp | 38 mpg | $43,090 | 5.7 s |
| Genesis GV70 | 2.5T AWD | 300 hp | 24 mpg | $43,150 | 5.7 s |
| MINI Countryman | John Cooper Works ALL4 AWD | 301 hp | 26 mpg | $44,900 | 4.9 s |
| Kia Telluride | SX FWD | 291 hp | 23 mpg | $45,690 | N/A |
| INFINITI QX60 | PURE FWD | 295 hp | 23 mpg | $49,200 | 6.6 s |
| Mercedes-Benz GLA | AMG 35 4MATIC | 302 hp | 25 mpg | $49,500 | N/A |
Cheapest 6 of 10.
MDX by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2023 Acura MDX: 1.4 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2023 Acura MDX | 2023 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Type S AWD | LX AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.6 s | 7.0 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Online |
| Horsepower | 355 hp | 285 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,741 lb | N/A |
| hp per ton | 150 | N/A |
| lb per hp | 13.4 | N/A |
| MSRP | $67,850 | $38,400 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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