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BMW X3 vs GMC Acadia

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

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2027 GMC Acadia

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Overview

SpecBMW X330 xDriveGMC AcadiaElevation
Selected trim30 xDriveElevation
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)regular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typemild hybridgas
Model year20262027

Pricing & market

SpecBMW X330 xDriveGMC AcadiaElevation
MSRP$51,300$43,600 (best)
Lowest listing price$11,795$8,939 (best)
Median listing price$56,154$47,322 (best)
Highest listing price$79,148$68,789 (best)
For sale now231 (best)205

Fuel economy & range

SpecBMW X330 xDriveGMC AcadiaElevation
Combined MPG29 MPG (best)22 MPG
City MPG27 MPG (best)20 MPG
Highway MPG33 MPG (best)26 MPG
Fuel tank17.2 gal (best)—

Performance

SpecBMW X330 xDriveGMC AcadiaElevation
Horsepower255 hp328 hp (best)
Torque295 lb-ft326 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2 L2.5 L (best)
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecBMW X330 xDriveGMC AcadiaElevation
Seating5 seats8 seats (best)
Doors44
Cargo volume67.1 cu ft97.5 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity—5,000 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,176 lbs (best)—
Ground clearance8.5 in (best)6.8 in
Wheelbase112.8 in120.9 in (best)
Length187.2 in204 in (best)
Width75.6 in79.6 in (best)
Height65.4 in71 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecBMW X330 xDriveGMC AcadiaElevation
NHTSA overall4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Open recalls (YMM scope)2None reported (best)

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.

TrimBMW X3GMC Acadia
1

30 xDrive

$51,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Elevation

$43,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

M50 xDrive

$66,500 MSRP

Elevation

$45,600 MSRP

3—

AT4

$52,400 MSRP

4—

Denali

$58,900 MSRP

5—

Denali

$60,900 MSRP

6—

Denali Ultimate

$63,400 MSRP

7—

Denali Ultimate

$65,400 MSRP

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BMW X3 vs GMC Acadia FAQ

Which is better: 2026 BMW X3 or 2027 GMC Acadia?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 BMW X3 vs 2027 GMC Acadia on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 BMW X3 or 2027 GMC Acadia?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 GMC Acadia starts lower at $43,600. Live BMW X3 listings start at $11,795. Live GMC Acadia listings start at $8,939.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 BMW X3 or 2027 GMC Acadia?
The 2027 GMC Acadia leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (43,600).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 BMW X3 or 2027 GMC Acadia?
The 2026 BMW X3 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (29).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 BMW X3 or 2027 GMC Acadia?
The 2026 BMW X3 leads on horsepower in this comparison (393).
Which has better seats: 2026 BMW X3 or 2027 GMC Acadia?
The 2027 GMC Acadia leads on seats in this comparison (8).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 BMW X3 or 2027 GMC Acadia?
The 2027 GMC Acadia leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,000).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 BMW X3 vs 2027 GMC Acadia?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: BMW X3 (4/5 NHTSA overall).