2018 BMW X4 vs. 2018 Acura MDX
In comparing the 2018 BMW X4's and the 2018 Acura MDX's specifications and ratings, the 2018 BMW X4 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. The 2018 Acura MDX has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 BMW X4's and the 2018 Acura MDX's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Acura MDX is a better car than the 2018 BMW X4.
2018 BMW X4 vs. 2018 Acura MDX Pricing
A used 2018 BMW X4 ranges from $20,998 to $36,994 while a used 2018 Acura MDX is priced between $22,809 to $34,027.
2018 BMW X4 vs. 2018 Acura MDX Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 BMW X4 loses 47.7 percent of its value and the 2018 Acura MDX loses 53.7 percent of its value. This means the 2018 BMW X4 retains 6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Acura MDX.
2018 BMW X4 vs. 2018 Acura MDX Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW X4 is 7.5 out of 10 while the Acura MDX's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the BMW X4 being ranked 27 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs and the Acura MDX being ranked 1 out of 68.
2018 BMW X4 vs. 2018 Acura MDX Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW X4 is 7.1 out of 10. For the Acura MDX the reliability rating is 9.4 out of 10. This gives the Acura MDX an advantage in reliability compared to the BMW X4.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2018 BMW X4’s base engine makes 240 horsepower, and the 2018 Acura MDX base engine makes 290 horsepower. The X4 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 496 miles. The MDX is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 527 miles.This gives the 2018 BMW X4 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2018 Acura MDX the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The 2018 Acura MDX, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2018 BMW X4, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room cargo space.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The 2018 Acura MDX has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
20998 - 36994
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.477466
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
22809 - 34027
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.537302
BMW X4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Acura MDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.801055 / 10
Reliability:
9.403166 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
BMW X4 Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 11Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 27Ranking
12 out of / 25Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
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22 out of / 61Ranking
22 out of / 61Ranking
23 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 61Ranking
27 out of / 68Ranking
27 out of / 61Ranking
29 out of / 61Ranking
30 out of / 54Ranking
34 out of / 68Ranking
34 out of / 68Ranking
35 out of / 61Ranking
36 out of / 68Ranking
36 out of / 59Ranking
41 out of / 61Ranking
50 out of / 68Acura MDX Rankings
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1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 33Ranking
1 out of / 33Ranking
1 out of / 24Ranking
1 out of / 21Ranking
1 out of / 21Ranking
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4 out of / 24Ranking
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5 out of / 30Ranking
5 out of / 21Ranking
7 out of / 33Ranking
9 out of / 21Ranking
12 out of / 21Ranking
13 out of / 21Ranking
13 out of / 21Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
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15 out of / 24Ranking
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19 out of / 21Ranking
22 out of / 33Ranking
22 out of / 24Ranking
23 out of / 33Ranking
23 out of / 33Ranking
25 out of / 68Ranking
25 out of / 33Ranking
27 out of / 33Ranking
29 out of / 68Ranking
29 out of / 33Ranking
31 out of / 59Ranking
36 out of / 68Ranking
45 out of / 68Ranking
46 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
2018 BMW X4 Trim Levels
M40i, xDrive28i
2018 Acura MDX Trim Levels
Base, SH-AWD, SH-AWD w/Advance, SH-AWD w/Advance w/RES, SH-AWD w/Tech, SH-AWD w/Tech w/RES, w/Advance, w/Advance w/RES, w/Tech, w/Tech w/RES
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
267 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
354 / 496 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
371 / 527 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Apple Car Play:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
17.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
49.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
113.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Cargo Space:
15 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
147.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4130 lbs
Width:
82.2 inches
Height:
63.9 inches
Length:
184.5 inches
Wheelbase:
110.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4001 lbs
Width:
77.7 inches
Height:
67.4 inches
Length:
196.2 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R18