Acura MDX vs BMW X3 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$600
- MDX: 35 hp more, 27.9 cu ft more cargo.
- X3: 7 mpg better, 501 lb more towing.
- X3 wins 6 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | MDX | X3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $53,250 | $52,650 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 290 hp | 255 hp | MDX |
| Torque | 267 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | X3 |
| MPG combined | 22 mpg | 29 mpg | X3 |
| Cargo, max | 95.0 cu ft | 67.1 cu ft | MDX |
| Cargo, seats up | 18.1 cu ft | 31.5 cu ft | X3 |
| Rear legroom | 38.5 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 41.6 in | 40.2 in | MDX |
| Length | 198.4 in | 187.2 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.7 in | 75.6 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,510 lb | 4,176 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 3,500 lb | 4,001 lb | X3 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 | MDX |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.4 in | X3 |
| 0-60 mph | 6.9 s estimate | 6.4 s estimate | X3 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| MDX FWD $51,800 | X3 30 xDrive $51,300 | $500 |
| X3 30 xDrive $51,300 | MDX FWD $51,800 | $500 |
Cost to run
X3 costs $3,128 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | MDX | X3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $53,250 | $52,650 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,745 | $1,324 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,473 | $7,945 |
| Total, 6 years | $63,723 | $60,595 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: MDX wins.
X3 wins if MPG weight is 6 or more.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | X3 | 24% |
| Power | MDX | 12% |
| Space | MDX | 29% |
| Towing | X3 | 13% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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