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TCC's Bottom Line |
The 2016 Acura MDX remains one of the best luxury three-row SUVs, but the benefits of its new nine-speed automatic are unclear. |
The 2015 BMW X5 is a handsome, capable, tech-filled vehicle for the shopper who wants a luxury SUV. |
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TCC Likes |
- Refined and quiet
- Roomy for six
- Easy to operate
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- Warm cabin trims
- New Traffic Jam Assistant
- Emphasis on handling, driving dynamics
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TCC Dislikes |
- Unrefined transmission
- Glare from bright trim
- Lacks steering feedback
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- Overwrought front-end look
- Still a very small third row
- Can get very pricey with options
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Fuel Economy - City |
19 mpg |
19 mpg |
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Fuel Economy - Highway |
27 mpg |
27 mpg |
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EPA Classification |
Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD |
Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD |
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Front Leg Room (in) |
41.5 |
40.4 |
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Passenger Volume (ft³) |
132.3 |
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Third Head Room (in) |
35.6 |
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Front Hip Room (in) |
59 |
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Third Shoulder Room (in) |
54.7 |
- |
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Second Leg Room (in) |
36.5 |
36.6 |
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Front Head Room (in) |
38.1 |
40.5 |
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Passenger Capacity |
7 |
5 |
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Second Hip Room (in) |
57.8 |
- |
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Front Shoulder Room (in) |
61.1 |
60.5 |
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Third Leg Room (in) |
27.4 |
- |
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Second Head Room (in) |
38.3 |
38.8 |
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Third Hip Room (in) |
40.6 |
- |
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Second Shoulder Room (in) |
59.1 |
58.3 |
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Min Ground Clearance (in) |
5.6 |
- |
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Length, Overall (in) |
193.6 |
191.1 |
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Height, Overall (in) |
67.6 |
68.5 |
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Track Width, Rear (in) |
66.3 |
65 |
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Wheelbase (in) |
111 |
115.5 |
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Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
77.2 |
76.1 |
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Track Width, Front (in) |
66.3 |
64.7 |
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Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) |
38.4 |
22.9 |
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Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) |
68.4 |
66 |
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Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) |
15 |
22.9 |
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
13 |
12.6 |
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Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
NA |
NA |
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Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Yes |
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
12.6 |
13.7 |
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Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
NA |
NA |
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Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
4-Wheel |
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Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Yes |
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Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
19.5 |
22.4 |
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
38.7 |
41.7 |
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Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion |
Rack-Pinion |
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Front Tire Size |
P245/60HR18 |
P255/55HR18 |
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Spare Tire Size |
NA |
NA |
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Front Tire Order Code |
NA |
NA |
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Spare Tire Order Code |
NA |
NA |
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Rear Tire Size |
P245/60HR18 |
P255/55HR18 |
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Rear Tire Order Code |
NA |
NA |
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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
3500 |
5952 |
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
3500 |
5952 |
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Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs) |
3500 |
5952 |
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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
350 |
595 |
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
525 |
893 |
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Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
3960 |
4680 |
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Spare Wheel Size (in) |
NA |
NA |
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Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
Aluminum |
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Rear Wheel Size (in) |
18 X 8 |
18 X 8.5 |
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Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
Aluminum |
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Spare Wheel Material |
NA |
NA |
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Front Wheel Size (in) |
18 X 8 |
18 X 8.5 |
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Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150 |
210 |
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
267 @ 4700 |
300 @ 1200 |
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Engine Order Code |
NA |
NA |
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Displacement |
3.5 L/212 |
3.0 L/182 |
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
290 @ 6200 |
300 @ 5800 |
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Engine Type |
Premium Unleaded V-6 |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 |
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Fuel System |
Direct Gasoline Injection |
Direct Gasoline Injection |
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Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) |
22 |
22 |
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EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
27 |
27 |
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EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
19 |
19 |
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Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.81 |
1.00 |
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First Gear Ratio (:1) |
4.71 |
4.71 |
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Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.58 |
0.67 |
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Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
4.33 |
3.15 |
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Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.91 |
2.11 |
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Trans Type |
9 |
8 |
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Drivetrain |
Front Wheel Drive |
Rear Wheel Drive |
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Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
1.29 |
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Trans Description Cont. Again |
NA |
NA |
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Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.70 |
0.84 |
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Reverse Ratio (:1) |
3.83 |
3.30 |
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Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.84 |
3.14 |
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Trans Order Code |
NA |
205 |
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Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.38 |
1.67 |
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Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic w/OD |
Automatic w/OD |
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Vehicle Name |
Acura MDX |
BMW X5 |
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Body Style |
Sport Utility |
Sport Utility |
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Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut |
Double Wishbone |
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Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link |
Multi-Link |
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link |
Multi-Link |
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Suspension Type - Front |
Strut |
Double Wishbone |
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Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year |
8.1 (Est) |
8.0 (Est) |
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Overall Rating |
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating |
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver |
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger |
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Overall Side Crash Rating |
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Side Barrier Rating |
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Side Barrier Rating Driver |
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat |
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat |
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat |
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat |
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Rollover Rating |
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