Acura MDX vs. BMW X5

Entertainment will always be at the heart of your commute. The engineers of the Acura MDX and the BMW X5 understand this, so both SUVs place cinematic displays front and centre.

Queue your favourite playlist by accessing Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™, then sit back and immerse yourself in the rhythm of your music. Both models include standard wireless charging, but only the Acura MDX provides a standard Wi-Fi hotspot.

A premium audio system comes optionally with both models; however, the Bang & Olufsen® system in the MDX will be a favourite among audiophiles. This 31-speaker system with subwoofer will breathe life into every beat and syllable. On the other hand, the BMW maxes out at 20 speakers.

Safety is paramount, especially when you have precious cargo on board. Luckily, you can feel confident taking the driver’s seat of the Acura MDX or the BMW X5, knowing each SUV is equipped with advanced monitoring technology.

Similar standard features of the AcuraWatch™ and the BMW Active Driving Assistant systems include:

• Forward Collision Warning
• Blind Spot information system
• Lane Keeping Assist System
• Traffic Sign Recognition system

While these SUVs share these features, the MDX provides a far more comprehensive safety system. Only this SUV offers Traffic Jam Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow.

One benefit of driving an SUV is the added space it provides. You’ll never hear a cry from the back seat saying there isn’t enough space, especially with these interior dimensions:

	Acura MDX	BMW X5
Headroom (first/second/third row)	977/968/919 mm (38.5/38.1/36.2 in.)	1,033/1,001 mm (40.7/39.4/-- in.)
Legroom (first/second/third row)	1,057/977/738 mm (41.6/38.5/29.1 in.)	1,011/950 mm (39.8/37.4/-- in.)
Shoulder Room (first/second/third row)	1,573/1,531/1,401 mm (61.9/60.3/55.2 in.)	1,525/1,476 mm (60/58.1/-- in.)

As you’ll notice, the Acura MDX offers three rows with seating for seven compared to the BMW X5’s two rows that can only accommodate five riders. So, if you want to travel with everyone you like to have along, you’ll want to choose the Acura.

The MDX not only provides ample seating but also prioritizes comfort with optional amenities such as leather-trimmed 16-way power seats with lumbar support.

The cutting-edge Iconic Drive™ ambient LED cabin lighting enhances these details. This standard feature includes 27 colour themes to add dramatic accents to the doors, footwells, and more. The BMW X5 has ambient interior lighting but nothing comparable to that of the Acura MDX.

You work hard. Acura and BMW believe you deserve to drive an SUV that puts in just as much effort as you do to ease your workload. These models accomplish this thanks to features like:

Acura MDX	vs	BMW X5
Tri-zone	Standard Climate Control System	2.5-zone
Standard	Alexa Built-In	Not Offered
Standard	Wireless Phone Charging	Standard
Standard	In-Vehicle PA System	Not Offered

While the Acura MDX and the BMW X5 prioritize your comfort by adding various convenience features, the MDX goes above and beyond with its exclusive features and standard amenities.

Are you looking to drive an SUV that packs a punch? Do you want to feel your hair stand tall as you accelerate? Then the Acura MDX and the BMW X5 have just what you need.

Each SUV can be outfitted with a turbocharged configuration for premium power. Standard paddle shifters are also found with each SUV, providing the tools necessary to feel more engaged with your commute by taking complete control over gear shifting.

A selectable drive mode system is also standard with each SUV. This system delivers the technology needed to make fine-tuned adjustments to how your model performs. However, the Driving Dynamics Control system of the X5 includes four driving modes, while the MDX offers up to seven modes.

With great power comes great responsibility. When your SUV delivers hair-raising power, you must be in complete control. The standard all-wheel drive (AWD) capabilities of the MDX and the X5 help make this a reality.

While the AWD system of the X5 works like conventional systems, the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) system of the MDX redefines standards. Intuitive technology constantly directs power between the front and rear wheels to match driving conditions. Beyond that, it also:

• Redirects up to 45% of power to rear wheels to minimize wheel slip during hard acceleration
• Adds up to 2.7% more power to outside wheels to minimize curve understeering
• Sends up to 90% of power to the front wheels when driving straight to optimize fuel efficiency

The advanced capabilities of the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ system prove that not all AWD systems are made equally.