2021 BMW X3 vs. 2020 Acura MDX
In comparing the 2021 BMW X3's and the 2020 Acura MDX's specifications and ratings, the 2021 BMW X3 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. The 2020 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 2021 BMW X3's and the 2020 Acura MDX's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Acura MDX is a better car than the 2021 BMW X3.
2021 BMW X3 vs. 2020 Acura MDX Pricing
A used 2021 BMW X3 ranges from $28,228 to $49,650 while a used 2020 Acura MDX is priced between $28,998 to $40,990.
2021 BMW X3 vs. 2020 Acura MDX Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 BMW X3 loses 50.5 percent of its value and the 2020 Acura MDX loses 53.7 percent of its value. This means the 2021 BMW X3 retains 3.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Acura MDX.
2021 BMW X3 vs. 2020 Acura MDX Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW X3 is 8.6 out of 10 while the Acura MDX's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the BMW X3 being ranked 4 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs and the Acura MDX being ranked 1 out of 68.
2021 BMW X3 vs. 2020 Acura MDX Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW X3 is 8.3 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 X3.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2021 BMW X3’s base engine makes 248 horsepower, and the 2020 Acura MDX base engine makes 290 horsepower. The X3 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 499 miles. The MDX is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 527 miles.This gives the 2021 BMW X3 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2020 Acura MDX the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The 2020 Acura MDX, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2021 BMW X3, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room and cargo space.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2021 BMW X3 and the 2020 Acura MDX have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
28228 - 49650
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.50502
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
28998 - 40990
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.537302
BMW X3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.620856 / 10
Reliability:
8.26257 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Acura MDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.801055 / 10
Reliability:
9.403166 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
BMW X3 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 25Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
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3 out of / 61Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 61Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 61Ranking
14 out of / 27Ranking
15 out of / 61Ranking
15 out of / 61Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
21 out of / 68Ranking
21 out of / 61Ranking
21 out of / 54Ranking
22 out of / 68Ranking
22 out of / 68Ranking
22 out of / 61Ranking
22 out of / 59Ranking
23 out of / 68Ranking
23 out of / 61Acura 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
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13 out of / 21Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 24Ranking
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18 out of / 24Ranking
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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, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
2021 BMW X3 Trim Levels
M40i, sDrive30i, xDrive30i
2020 Acura MDX Trim Levels
Base, SH-AWD, SH-AWD PMC Edition, SH-AWD w/Advance, SH-AWD w/Advance w/RES, SH-AWD w/Tech, SH-AWD w/Tech w/A-SPEC, SH-AWD w/Tech w/RES, w/Advance, 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):
5 out of 5 Stars
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:
248 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 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:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 29 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
430 / 499 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):
20 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 527 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
28.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
62.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
130.1 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:
3931 lbs
Width:
84.2 inches
Height:
66 inches
Length:
185.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4032 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:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R18