BMW X3 vs Acura MDX

X3 vs MDX: Plug in for an Electric Performance

Ride the electric-powered wave of the future in a plug-in hybrid! At the moment, only the 2021 X3 offers such forward-looking technology, while the MDX relies on 100% combustion engine power.

No performance slouch, the X3 xDrive30e has 288 horsepower on tap-roughly the same as the base MDX engine. Even as it matches the Acura in power, the BMW can be so much more efficient-and effortlessly so!

Yes, in the X3 Plug-In Hybrid, enjoy a pure electric range up to 17 miles! Drive with zero tailpipe emissions-a power you won't have in the Acura MDX. In fact, the MDX tops out with 22 combined city/highway MPG. The X3 xDrive30e blasts past the competition with up to to 60 combined MPGe!

Crave Pure Power? BMW X3 Beats Acura MDX

So, you're not concerned about electric power, you just want to max out your performance! Can the BMW X3 or the Acura MDX better help you in your quest?

Find high performance in the MDX Type S and its turbocharged V6 engine with up to 355 horsepower on tap. But when it comes to power, the BMW X3 can pull you into a world all its own! You'll be unstoppable but oh so enviable with the BMW M:

• X3 M40i - 382 horsepower
• X3 M - 473 horsepower
• X3 M w/ Competition Package - 503 horsepower

That BMW M TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine uses a forged crankshaft and additional oil coolers to power you to greatness without overpowering itself. Acura offers no comparable performance to that of the BMW M, making M the most powerful letter in the world!

Technology Features Turn Toward the Future

In-car connectivity never stops moving forward-or moving you forward. The 2021 X3 and the MDX modernize their tech experiences even beyond what we saw mere months ago. Which latest luxuries do these vehicles bring to the table?

Well, now you can enjoy wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ and connect without the hassle of cords! Access your most essential apps on the infotainment screen in front of you, from messaging to music and maps.

In the BMW X3, there's no need to mess around with the touchscreen as you drive. Instead, use available Gesture Control to command your infotainment with five simple hand gestures! Point to accept calls and swirl your finger to lower the volume-a power you won't find in the Acura MDX.