Acura MDX vs BMW X3

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 Acura MDX

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Overview

Spec	Acura MDXMDX SUV	BMW X330 xDrive
Selected trim	MDX SUV	30 xDrive
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	all wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (required)
Transmission	10-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	gas	mild hybrid
Model year	2026	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Acura MDXMDX SUV	BMW X330 xDrive
MSRP	$51,800	$51,300 (best)
Lowest listing price	—	$55,872 (best)
Median listing price	—	$57,937 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$60,287 (best)
For sale now	0	6 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Acura MDXMDX SUV	BMW X330 xDrive
Combined MPG	22 MPG	29 MPG (best)
City MPG	19 MPG	27 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	26 MPG	33 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	18.5 gal (best)	17.2 gal

Performance

Spec	Acura MDXMDX SUV	BMW X330 xDrive
Horsepower	290 hp (best)	255 hp
Torque	267 lb-ft	295 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	3.5 L (best)	2 L
Cylinders	V6	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Acura MDXMDX SUV	BMW X330 xDrive
Seating	7 seats (best)	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	95 cu ft (best)	67.1 cu ft
Towing capacity	3,500 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	4,268 lbs	4,176 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	7.3 in	8.5 in (best)
Wheelbase	113.8 in (best)	112.8 in
Length	198.4 in (best)	187.2 in
Width	78.7 in (best)	75.6 in
Height	67.9 in (best)	65.4 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Acura MDXMDX SUV	BMW X330 xDrive
NHTSA overall	—	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side pole	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Rollover	—	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported (best)	1

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Acura MDX	BMW X3
1	MDX SUV $51,800 MSRP(Currently comparing)	30 xDrive $51,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	MDX SUV $57,200 MSRP	M50 xDrive $66,500 MSRP
3	MDX SUV $54,000 MSRP	—
4	MDX SUV $59,400 MSRP	—
5	MDX SUV $62,400 MSRP	—
6	MDX SUV $66,900 MSRP	—
7	MDX SUV $68,900 MSRP	—
8	Type S $75,850 MSRP	—

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