BMW X5 (2006) vs. Acura MDX (2013) Specs

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2006 BMW X5 and 2013 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year	2006	2013
Model	BMW X5	Acura MDX
Engine	4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 315 hp@5400 324 lb-ft@3600	3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.0 in	108.3 in	2.7 in
Length	183.7 in	191.6 in	-7.9 in
Width	73.7 in	78.5 in	-4.8 in
Height	67.5 in	68.2 in	-0.7 in
Curb Weight	4927 lb.	4550 lb.	377 lb.
Fuel Capacity	24.6 gal.	21.0 gal.	3.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.9 in	39.2 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.0 in	61.6 in	-3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	59.0 in	-59 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.3 in	41.2 in	-1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	38.6 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.2 in	61.5 in	-4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	59.1 in	-59.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in	38.7 in	-3.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.5 in	-37.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.1 in	-57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.0 in	-42 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.1 in	-29.1 in
Total Legroom	74.7 in (over 2 rows)	109 in (over 3 rows)	-34.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	15.0 ft³	8.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.8	42.9 ft³	-19.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.4 ft³	83.5 ft³	-29.1 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW X5

2006 BMW X5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2005	4dr SUV 315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	We loved the seating and overall room. This was a favortie car for road trips to the mountains or wherever. see full BMW X5 review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Acura MDX

2013 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
2012	That's it for the significant advantages of the new Acura MDX. Most things it does well, but not significantly better than the generally good segment averages. It's quick, but not thrillingly so. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, and cushier than those in the Infiniti, but provide less lateral support than those in the smaller Acura RDX and are no match in comfort or support for those in a BMW X5, a Lexus RX, or the big buck Mercedes reviewed a few weeks ago. Ride quality, like the seats, is good but short of luxurious. With additional sound deadening and laminated front door glass, the 2014 MDX is quieter than the 2013, but this only brings it in line with the others. By the same token, there aren't many clear reasons to reject the 2014 MDX. The most obvious follows from its relatively compact size: though (as already mentioned) cargo volume is more than competitive, there's less room in the rearmost row than in the QX60. By sliding the second row up a couple of inches (it has a half-foot of travel), adults of middling size will fit back there. But with their butt low and knees high they won't be comfortable. The QX60 offers far more combined legroom based on the spec sheets, and a couple more inches in the real world. (The Acura's specs seem to under-represent reality for passengers even as they might over-represent it for cargo.) But the Infiniti's seats are flatter and less comfortable. The new Hyundai Santa Fe offers more legroom than the Infiniti, while Ford's large crossovers could be best of all for transporting up to seven adults--if still not as good as the typical minivan. see full Acura MDX review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Acura MDX

2013 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review

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