2018 BMW X5 vs. 2018 Acura MDX
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 BMW X5 and 2018 Acura MDX contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 BMW X5 and the 2018 Acura MDX.
When we compare the 2018 BMW X5's and the 2018 Acura MDX's specifications and ratings, The 2018 Acura MDX has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 BMW X5's and the 2018 Acura MDX's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Acura MDX is a better car than the 2018 BMW X5.
Pricing: A used 2018 BMW X5 ranges from $19,935 to $33,076 while a used 2018 Acura MDX is priced between $17,553 to $36,207.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 BMW X5 loses 59.1 percent of its value and the 2018 Acura MDX loses 55.6 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Acura MDX retains 3.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 BMW X5.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW X5 is 7.1 out of 10 while the Acura MDX's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the BMW X5 being ranked 5 out of 7 Best Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows and the Acura MDX being ranked 1 out of 7. Out of 11 Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs, the BMW X5 is ranked 9 and the Acura MDX is ranked 3. The BMW X5 is also ranked 14 out of 27 Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs while the Acura MDX is ranked 3 out of 27. The BMW X5 is also ranked 16 out of 29 Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs while the Acura MDX is ranked 3 out of 29.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW X5 is 7.4 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 X5.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 BMW X5’s base engine makes 308 horsepower, and the 2018 Acura MDX base engine makes 321 horsepower. The X5 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 574 miles. The MDX is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 524 miles.This gives the 2018 Acura MDX the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2018 BMW X5 the advantage in maximum range. The X5 uses electricity, premium unleaded, and the MDX uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid SUVs, the 2018 Acura MDX has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room. The 2018 BMW X5 has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear leg room and cargo space. The 2018 BMW X5 and 2018 Acura MDX are comparable in regards to rear head room.
Safety Ratings: The 2018 Acura MDX has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$63,750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$59,828
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$45,895 - $79,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$52,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$59,828
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$45,895 - $79,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$26,709
Price Range:
$19,935 - $33,076
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$31,962
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$26,709 - $36,419
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
237
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
77,703
# Good or Great Deals:
115
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$28,125
Price Range:
$17,553 - $36,207
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$31,962
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$26,709 - $36,419
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
189
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
78,619
# Good or Great Deals:
72
BMW X5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Acura MDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 BMW X5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
7.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
3.3 - 7.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Acura MDX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
7.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
3.3 - 7.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.9 - 13.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
13.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.9 - 13.6
BMW X5 Rankings
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24 out of / 29Acura MDX Rankings
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25 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
2018 BMW X5 Trim Levels
xDrive40e iPerformance
2018 Acura MDX Trim Levels
SH-AWD Sport Hybrid w/Advance, SH-AWD Sport Hybrid w/Tech
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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
308 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
332 foot-lbs @ 1250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
321 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
289 foot-lbs @ 5000 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):
23 / 25 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
529 / 574 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 27 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
504 / 524 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
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 Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
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:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
34.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
139.4 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:
35.6 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:
146.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5220 lbs
Width:
86 inches
Height:
69.4 inches
Length:
193.2 inches
Wheelbase:
115.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4471 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 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/50R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/50R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Azurite Black Metallic / Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black / Ruby Black Metallic
Blue
Imperial Blue Metallic
Brown
Sparkling Brown Metallic
Gray
Atlas Cedar Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic / Pearl Silver Metallic / Space Gray Metallic
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Copper Pearl / Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Fathom Blue Pearl
Brown
Not available
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
White Diamond Pearl
Red
Basque Red Pearl II
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige/Black / Terra
Black
Black
Brown
Amaro Brown / Criollo Brown / Mocha / Nutmeg
Gray
Ivory White/Black / Taupe
White
Smoke White
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
Brown
Espresso
Gray
Graystone
White
Not available
