2023 Acura MDX VS 2023 BMW X5

The luxury mid-size SUV segment is full of great options. There is literally something for everyone. In today’s video, we pair two of the chief rivals in the category as we pair up the 2023 Acura MDX with the 2023 BMW X5.
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[@derekhailey867]

Acura MDX because it's more reliable if you're planning on owning it after the next 10 years

[@user-oy1yx7vk2b]

We just purchased the 2024 MDX A-Spec after owning and leasing 4 BMW's in a row. BMW increasing MSRP and post-warranty maintenance/repair caused us to consider other products. ACURA (As I pronounce "AHKUDA") is an excellent product and value. After warranty maintenance and repair costs are literally 1/3 of BMW. I want to own my car- not have my car own me 8 )

[@reynaldorodriguez7801]

I own a Acura MDX A- spec 2023 .. had the BMW X5 I prefer the Acura MDX it’s more reliable and better features and sometimes I do use the third row seat for my kids

[@manper5538]

How about the interior of the mdx. Do you Think it’s cheap material. And how about the ride quality. I am thinking to get one

[@purevanilla4438]

@@manper5538nly the piano black at the dash is what people hate in my opinion the piano black is fine.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

it feels cheap compared to the leather in the BMW@@manper5538

[@rahimi4762]

@@manper5538Acura makes some of the best interiors a d some of the most comfortable seats

[@MS-mr4zm]

Not more reliable Bro-tranny failures, forward camera failures, rod bearing failures, bad radiator @ 70k miles, rust showing in the “fisheyes” In the paint after 4.5 years. True sh*t vehicles leaning on past reliability claims, you know how god damn reliable that straight six turbo from the X5 is? Toyota begged BMW to use it in the lates version of their most iconic sports car- in fact BMW built the whole car for em! I used to be a Japanese car fan, & they used to reliably produce reliable cars- not so much the case these days. Things change- but bang for the buck? Go check out a Kia/hyundai- and unlike Honda OR BMW? they actually put their $$ where their mouth is w/ warranty coverage

[@ryandanzey6953]

we bought the Acura, seemed better overall and the comfort was exceptional. Would prefer a better MPG but the car is awesome... MDX for the win, and I have loved and had BMWs since I was a kid.

[@alanalbright2705]

Because performance seems to be so important, why not compare apples to apples by testing the Acura S model against the BMW? This is more in keeping with the price point too.

[@lavistanys8626]

MDX gets my vote.

[@s.patterson5698]

I have my MDX now for 2 months and frankly there has been no issue with the touchpad. Not only is it easy to use, it is also functionally perfectly located. I feel like James T. Kirk on the bridge of the Enterprise as I lean back and work that touchpad to navigate the screen. Acura SHOULD have made it ALSO have a touchscreen function. It would be the smart business move so as not to alienate customers who feel that a touchscreen is evidence of a superior product. Acura needs to understand that there is a right brain left brain issue that is real, and some folks will simply not take the time to realize the simple functionally perfect nature of the touchpad. Even if it had a touchscreen I would be using the touchpad 80% of the time. I chose the MDX over the AUDI Q7 and BMW X5 for value reason. The initial costs puts them in pretty much the same price point, but I plan on keeping the MDX for more than 5 years. If I was going to lease a vehicle it would have been the Q7. While not as lurious looking on the exterior, Acura simply has a better reputation when it comes to maintenance costs when you look at life beyond warranty period. All are good vehicles. The one you get depends on your needs, and I am TOTALLY delighted with the MDX.

[@jcwatts5000]

Touch pad is life no finger prints on screen

[@brydgeo007]

I have my MDX for almost a year now by next week. I traded in my ‘16 MDX for this one. This ‘22 is a big update. Was considering X5, Q7, XC90 and GLE and like you, and I was planning to keep an SUV upwards of 5 years also and Acura/Honda is known for reliability. Acura could easily put minimum of 400hp on that type S but went conservative. Performance and short term lease, I’ll go X5.

[@ryanb8736]

BMW gives you a control knob for those who don’t want to touch screen. Best of both worlds. It’s amazing. Having spent time in both of these vehicles, the X5 puts a huge smile on my face. It’s a clean approach inside and makes it super relaxing. The MDX is too busy inside and claustrophobic. X5 base B58 engine and trans are a true masterpiece. BMW’s best drivetrain. BMW also goes above that and give higher drivetrains for even more power as options. It’s great to see all those Supras with B58 drivetrains running 7 and 8 seconds in 1/4 mile runs with bolts ons. Shows how extremely brutal these drivetrains are. Acura V6 is not even in the same league from an engineering standpoint. The fastest NSX hasn’t even broken under 10 seconds in 1/4. That just shows how far BMW has come with technology, design, capabilities, and superior strength with all forged internals.

[@Carlos1075]

The “Oh Crap Handle” is the best feature on the BMWs. Man those engines are in a league of its own. I freaked my family out on a road test at the dealership and they loved it. One thing to note is that I am hearing the BMW had really stepped up On their game and are even beating Hondas according to Consumer Reports. I couldn’t believe that BMW hold the third place in reliability. The BMW dealership told me that and I thought they were pulling my leg. Show enough they had magazines all over the dealership to prove to the customers his great the BMWs are now days. After I saw that I now believe it. Another thing to note when Honda and Toyota were getting popular back on the days those cars were not too reliable. My Toyota always had issues with over heating, Oil leaks and frankly the engine felt wreaks. However overtime it’s no secret Hondas and Toyotas have dominated the car market for many years. I think BMW and the Korean Car markers are the next to dominate the car market. I have 2017 Hyundai Sonata to get around the city and Buddy this car blows my mind how reliable it as been and has some nice power for that car segment. Right now I am in the market on buying a BMW X5 and this what brings me to watch this video. I too am a bit concern about the reliability of this brand since it’s known fue being a bad brand. One thing good that I like about BMW is that it comes with a 3 year Maintenance Warranty with would cost me around $3000 for a Mercedes Benz GLE 350. I too love the MDX and the RDX but the track pad approach has to go. They should be like Mercedes Benz where they get the user the option if they want to use the track pad, touchscreen or the steering wheel to control the infotainment system. I was also looking at the 2024 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 and I feel that the interior looks a lot better than the BMW X5 and the MDX but to think the engine for my liking felt not as responsive.

[@alexmassengale433]

With both it would be a perfect system. Mazda does both their click wheel and a touchscreen.

[@andrew.a.mcgovernmalpc1588]

I am an Acura fan but this vehicle needs more horsepower -

[@andym.9740]

Get the type S. Problem solved.

[@ethioytube3782]

Acura is the best

[@darrene.mathews5566]

Thank you, Tom, for this comprehensive review of these two beautiful vehicles.

[@VehicleVisionary]

You're welcome, Darren!

[@richardmyles8237]

Acura hands down…superior reliability and not an endless money pit like the German brands. Acura and Lexus both have higher resale value over the Germans.

[@Simon-kz4dv]

I checked the residual value of the mdx type s on some websites, I am surprised that its residual value is not as good as the x5 or q7 (no matter 1 year, 2 year to 5 year residual), I wonder who can explain why?

[@PsychicMedium4747]

I am very surprised because Lexus and Acura have a long reputation of blowing the Germans away

[@440centerline]

Have the 23 Acura MDX Tech. Touch pad is user friendly and the features and performance make it the preferred choice over it's German counterpart

[@VehicleVisionary]

Thank you for sharing!

[@carloscaprarella7119]

It's obvious he leans towards BMW but I believe Acura is much more reliable re sale is not even close BMW price drops like a rock I have had both and prefer Acura overall

[@rahimi4762]

BMW interior looks cheap

[@MrStarman1978]

I am blessed I have both veh in my garage!

[@ryanb8736]

I’ll be getting X5 next after comparing both. The B58 drivetrain is a true masterpiece. BMW’s best to date. Who would have thought, the base model engine would have been the best one to get. This will be the first time I get a vehicle with only a base engine. It’s by choice too. M50 is superb, but longevity is unknown, and true M is not trustworthy yet. I do a lot of miles and B58 makes the only choice. As a performance guy, the B58 makes the best choice. Tuning is insane with these engines. Cheap for mods too. Make over 500hp for $1000 extra, while still being very reliable. X5 base B58 is the secret weapon of choice for those who know engineering.

[@raywest3402]

A thorough comparison, German vs Japanese. We have the smaller Acura RDX and love it but now realize we need more cargo capacity and will be upgrading to the larger MDX. BMW drives better but more costly.

[@cubanpete1290]

BMW doesn't drive better. You will be glad with your choice.

[@richardmyles8237]

MDX drives AMAZING…I have the A spec. Love it in every conceivable way.. luxurious, reliable, great handling, better resale value, sexy as hell, and least expensive to maintain. German brands are endless money pits….no thank you

[@ryanb8736]

@@cubanpete1290 BMW does drive better. Its drivetrain is another league of power and performance. Toyota even put their badge on the Supra which has the exact same drivetrain. I love the MDX too, but hate the touch pad the most. It’s a comfy driver. Smooth. BMW X5 feels more relaxed inside. MDX I feel so claustrophobic because of how busy the interior is.

[@ryanb8736]

Acura also uses timing belts. It’s a no go in 2023. When they snap, it could collapse the pistons because it’s an interference engine. I love the J35, but that timing belt keeps me from buying one. Search J30,35 timing belt snapping. See for yourself.

[@FirstHillSeattle]

Same here! 2020 RDX Advanced but got two big dogs during the pandemic and need a bigger vehicle. One thing I like about Acura is how they hold their value. This is our second Acura and we couldn't believe how much we got for our last trade-in. BMW doesn't hold value the same way. But of course we've always thought it would be fun to drive a BMW. More horsepower with better gas mileage is a nice thing on the BMW. Both have pros and cons for sure.

[@Astro78196]

I would take the MDX, because of the reliability of Acura vehicles. BMW is expensive to maintain.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

Acura has fallen in quality and reliability in the past few years according to JD Powers and Consumer Reports. BMW quality has improved greatly recently. Rather get X5 for the win.

[@Bruce0586]

MDX should be more economical to maintain over time

[@seanmccullough2160]

Acura all day

[@philipjohnson8064]

Acura for me better looking and more sporty looking in the drivers seat.

[@Sayrenad]

BMW comes with blinkers? Nice.

[@CarGeek360]

These 2 don't compete imo. The MDX competes with the XT6, Q7, XC90, GV80, QX60, and now top-trims of the CX90 (luxury 3-row family SUVs) while the X5 competes with the Q8 and Cayenne (which are more expensive, sportier, and lack 3rd rows). The MDX is more family oriented while the X5 is more performance oriented though both are amazing options for luxury SUVs. The GLE is a great mix of both worlds from what I heard but it's also very unreliable.

[@alexmassengale433]

I'll take the MDX. More functional interior and should be cheaper to run and more reliable in the long term.

[@DVSDarkmatch]

What trim level are these?

[@paintedbird6791]

I have owned two Acura MDXs'. It is time for an X5.

[@Ryan-cp4rh]

You are going to drop $15k more on the X5 to get the same thing you’d get on the Type S advanced

[@FirstHillSeattle]

I say go for it-- life is short and you will likely enjoy it! I am currently cross shopping the two so was thrilled to find this video.

[@cybil66]

@@Ryan-cp4rh I just did. Deciding factor was the MPG. I’ve had 3 Acura’s. I still have my 2013 MDX and it only gets 16 miles to the gallon. Besides that never a problem just regular maintenance. After driving the X5 , it makes my MDX feel like I’m driving a pick up truck though

[@christinac9161]

Your Monk references are funny! I expect some younger people wont get it. I would like to hear comment on the turning radius!! That is important to me.

[@RicardoLopez-zw1st]

BMW 😎❤

[@smokva62]

Got my 2023 MDX in October 2022. Good driving car, very comfortable. Drove it from the East Coast to L.A. and back. 6 days of 14 hour drive give me a good sense of how the car operates. Driving Instruments and electronics not so good. Brand new SUV delivered with a 3 year old navigation. Ended up using Google maps as Android Car not very friendly to use and outdated. One finger navigation for screen use is most ridicules "invention". Good luck navigating the screen when in motion. Wireless voice commands totally unfriendly, You need to learn a new language to navigate . If you drive in a snow and ice, you will need to stop and clean hood logo (Radar) if you want to continue . Other than this there are several other issues. It would take to long to continue. No it is not in a class of BMW or Audi. Had previously BMW ,Audi and 2017 MDX. O yes, If you need parts get in line for a long run. I'm still awaiting for " Rear lid molding" replacement ( almost 6 month) Honda / Acura thumbs down ! Reply

[@joshharrison1160]

It would make much more sense to compare a base X5 with an MDX Type S. The delivered price would be closer and the black trim is on both for example. The X5 is sportier than the MDX but not necessarily sportier than the Type S.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

rather get the BMW than the overpriced Honda SUV

[@CarGeek360]

From what I heard the X5 is still going to be sportier than a Type-S MDX but I do agree that a base X5 vs Type-S MDX would be a more fair comparison.

[@AgonxOC]

The xDrive40i spanks the TypeS all day long! Then there is the M50i.

[@beekaye1496]

BMW for the Drive, Acura for the long Reliability

[@ryanb8736]

Timing belt in Acura makes reliability a weak point. 2k service change at 100k or less. If it snaps, engine is gone. B58 BMW is a true masterpiece. Toyota even put their badge on it wit Supra. Toyotas fastest Supra. These engines are handling some extreme HP bumps past 1200 HP. I don’t see Acura anywhere near 500 HP is aftermarket, let alone 1200 plus HP on B58 tried and true bulletproof drivetrain. J30/35 Honda/Acura engine is great, but not even in same league as B58.

[@F510C]

B58 engine might be great and have potential for a lot more power but everything else will break and cost a fortune. Also, people buying X5 and MDX aren't going to tune their SUV....its not a Z4/ Supra or M240i. I would Dinan stage 1 tune my Z4 well before I tune a X5 or MDX that I plan to hull the kiddos. I bullet proof the X5 before i tune it.

[@rahimi4762]

Acura drives pretty good. Wins races too

[@AgonxOC]

Except BMW scores higher in reliability!

[@patriot8087]

One should consider cost of ownership and 5 year depreciation. If you do, you will see the MDX will win in that area. When through this comparison when I bought my MDX Am I bias probably.

[@m-jay356]

The X5 interior and tech really is nice. I'm leaning towards the MDX just because I'm a budget first person. even if I can afford something isn't reason enough to get it.

[@m-jay356]

*Update* Got the MDX A-Spec lol

[@bmakel]

The x5 is changing next year. A whole new interior.

[@DM-xt3rl]

Better comparison would be the Type S………At 355 Horsepower the Type S has less than the new X5 that comes in at 389. But if you take into consideration the air suspension and massaging seats for passenger and driver at around $75K your looking at at least $10-15K less than a similarly equipped X5 possibly more. Either way with a little less power the MDX is a vehicle that you can drive well past 5 years without too many major costs. The X5 is a vehicle that after about 4 years or so of ownership can be very expensive to maintain. So if you lease the X5 might be the better option.

[@rolexhulk1774]

You’re absolutely correct. X5 has much more power and is a luxury and performance vehicle. The MDX has significantly less power and can’t claim performance. The 65K price for MDX is all-in. The X5 can climb above 80K with options. Another comparison with the 2024 X5 (LCI) and the MDX Type S would be interesting for sure..

[@ryanb8736]

MDX has a timing belt. That needs to be changed at 100k or less to be on safe side. If it break, engine could break because it’s an interference engine. It’s a 2k service to change belt. So keep that in mind. Search J30/35 timing belt failure. Great engine, but sad they still use weak belts. B58 engine in BMW is stellar. Toyota even uses it in the Supra. They helped BMW make it even better. Both together as a collaboration made the B58 a true masterpiece. It’s the modern 2JZ engine.

[@rolexhulk1774]

@@ryanb8736 Yeah I have the B58 in my 2018 540i. Smooth as silk and powerful enough for just about any situation..

[@DM-xt3rl]

@@ryanb8736 You do know that there are plenty of more routine BMW services that are almost twice the cost of a timing belt and water pump change in the MDX. Had a 2010 MDX and paid $1200 for the timing belt and water pump change. Saved a decent amount of money by taking it to the Honda Dealer instead of Acura for the service.

[@ryanb8736]

@@DM-xt3rl I do all my own maintenance. Cost me little. Ask people who have snapped belts at only 60k. They were not expecting to replace a new engine on a Honda. I like the J series engines a lot, but the B58 is many leagues above it. Not even a comparison. 10 years ago, I would have stayed Honda Acura. German cars have come a long way. I have an RS3 now with 100k and it’s been amazing. Beat the snot out of it and it just goes. These cars are built for it though. 10 second car that’s daily driven hard. My sister has a 19 Honda Accord that needed a head gasket at 19k. She babies it. She had to replace a few other things too. Sucks it just went out of warranty.

[@dgvette1]

Acura MDX R

[@user-xi9bb7cv5x]

MDX is far more reliable. They both have lovely interiors. If your going to buy it, get the Acura, if you lease, get the BMW. The Acura will last much longer, but the BMW will be mor fun.

[@timp8332]

I own X5 G05 and love it. Only problem it was more than 1 month in the service for the different reasons. I don’t want to keep it with out the warranty. Just have a test drive Acura and everything is okay except interior, also it doesn’t drive and brakes after BMW. Good BMW starts at 75-80 k, Acura 65k

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

trade in the X5 before warranty ends on a new car.

[@mishagofman1706]

BMW - still has a stick, and cup holders are underneath the dashboard - you have to go around to get to your cup of coffee. It is my 3rd acura with buttons - there is no way i will ever go to a stick. And no holder for sunglasses??? Does BMW has Brake Hold? Probably not! The backup camera on Acura is way better than on BMW. 8 speed transmission on BMW - 10 speed acura!!! I used to drive a BMW - no thank you!!!

[@ombhagwat6592]

Acura infotainment should have added a touchscreen. TTIP is confusing and for potential buyers planning to keep the car for 5-10 years it will be totally outdated.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

this is where Acura fell down compared to BMW and Lexus. Love the touchscreen, comfort and performance of BMW X5 over Acura.

[@ricklyon2833]

No competition here. The X5 has the B58 engine, black headliner, a touchscreen for wireless carplay and drives better with RWD or true AWD vs FWD leaning MDX. Acura will be cheaper to maintain. Mostly comes down to performance.

[@kgisabeast]

BMW looks better inside and out imo

[@carlosdr83]

We leased the 2023 MDX A-Spec and there’s many things we love about it. I especially like the sharp design, amazing lighting from the headlights/fog lights, the ELS sound system is top notch, the touchpad doesn’t bother me, I’ve gotten used to it. The power from the V6 is plenty, even when carrying passengers and cargo. It is an extremely practical vehicle that should be reliable if we decide to stay with it past the lease period. However, Honda/Acura needs to improve some things, for example the third row lacks adequate HVAC and this is the main complain we have bc it renders that seat unusable (it gets too hot back there). Also, improve the backup camera resolution, especially at night the lack of quality shows. I’ve always complained about how thin Honda’s paint is, and we have a lot of rock chips already on the front bumper and hood from highway driving. Overall, the MDX is a great value over the German competition and hopefully it’ll get better with future updates.

[@leecoree12345]

You need a PPF( paint protect film) bumper and hood. I did it my 2023 max s Spec.

[@rpgvag]

​@@leecoree12345He won't do it because the car is leased. He'll probably be driving a new one in 3-4 years

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

I would lease both cars before buy either to make decision. No risk. If hate X5 and lease and have problems return after lease ends. Same for MDX. Great way to make long run decision.

[@jimmehp2748]

It's simple: The X5 is here for a good time, but not a long time.. and the MDX is here for a long time, but not a good time. In 2021, I tested the new MDX and the X5, and got the X5. The X5 engine is sublime, the drive is smooth comfort with air springs if I want to change it to sport. The X5 interior is so solid, and such high quality materials, and the infotainment is superb. Did I mention the engine sound? Just non stop smooth, effortless power. The X5 was head and shoulders above the MDX, it felt like it was not a fair comparison, pitting a premium with a mainstream against each other. All that said, I am thinking of trading the X5 in for a new MDX just to avoid future high maintenance and steep depreciation once the X5 warranty runs out. I am going to test drive the MDX and see how I feel about it, but found this review useful. The MDX doesn't excite but it also won't annoy, and at the end of the day a long term, reliable vehicle might fit the bill.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

I own BMW and drove both Acura MDX and new X5. At a few grand more the BMW wins easily. Better comfort, better infotainment, better performance. If the Acura Type S was 50k and BMW X5 is 70k no contest. But Acura is charging high prices now and cannot see paying as much for less fun.

[@raybutts9133]

you are 100% correct

[@figoliu]

And I doubt reliability of this 3.0T engine in type s.

[@AgonxOC]

Except the BMW scores higher in reliability!

[@jimmehp2748]

@@AgonxOC Yeah, for the first 4 years, the X5 is great reliability wise!

[@dotcom8671]

How do they get the white part of the headlights to flash like that on the MDX?

[@VehicleVisionary]

That is from the lens speed on my GoPro used to film the video. The lights do not actually flicker like that.

[@rcm7673]

That x5 is xDrive 40i ? Horsepower is 335. Not 380+.

[@muzicaally7909]

I hate 3rd row seats. They are wasting.

[@Dakingsnake]

You dont have kids and in laws

[@Sayrenad]

Lonely life?😢

[@regal022]

So, our X5 has electronic seats on second road, also comes with the 3rd row seats, second row seats have AC/controles and LCD screen, and chargers in the middle. Long story short… has everything in g he shows in the MSX and way way more. Yes price is higher, but drives better, way better… specially with the air suspension and adjustable height for high speed runs. So yeah the price is justified, they kinda compare… but they don’t

[@rahimi4762]

Type S offers those features. I think ppl forget Acura wins races

[@lpac8272]

Love the look of the X5 but owned Audi's before and those were money pits after 80k miles. I kept my 2011 Acura MDX for my teenager to drive and no problems after 12yrs and 180k miles, just regular maintenance and tires. My buddy always buys X5s but he sells it as soon as it hits 100k miles, as he doesn't want to deal with the expensive repairs. Any long term X5 owners? Has the reliability gotten better?

[@Simon-kz4dv]

Same thought on bmw, the best bmw is the leased bmw. I wonder how is the residual value of MDX?

[@bobbrown8361]

I guess I missed the price comparison

[@saeednrzadeh4754]

The driving dynamic and also the B58 with ZF transmission is not comparable with any competitors in the segment, X5 all the way.

[@huanweili7699]

2023 honda Pilot Elite and the Trailsport , both are 100x better than these 2 over price junk.

[@md8744]

Damn accura mdx I drove 2 that both had problem of alarm doors lock not lock so caused battery ran out all time, every time we travel we had to bring charger with, it's suck and I lost twice from my friend with x5 40i 2019 dragging race 😡

[@maxaudi2804]

Don’t think people cross shop these 2 vehicles because of price points.

[@christinac9161]

We are! We can afford both but I already have an Acura MDX 2016 and love it! I am in my car a lot and wanted to see if the bmw would be more comfortable. But the Acura is way more bang for you our buck!

[@maxaudi2804]

@@christinac9161 we had an Acura years ago when we had a larger family now we are able to downsize so we ordered the new X5. We’ll see how it goes

[@ryanb8736]

Many do. I did. Gonna get X5.

[@ryanb8736]

Timing belt in Acura is what scares me.

[@rahimi4762]

They neat most price points except for the higher powered trims

[@annasamonii3885]

One is super , super realiable after 100k miles:)

[@alexanderwilkins1505]

And the other is a pos for retards🤡💩

[@CikaKole]

Great video! But please post this video 7 years later to see how they peform :-)

[@ryanb8736]

X5 B58 engine is beyond stout. In Acura. You need to perform a timing belt change at 100k. Search timing belt snap in J35 engine. Honda has had belts snap. I still can’t believe Honda and Acura still use weak belts. BMW uses the strongest chains. All forged internals inside engine. Tuning capabilities is amazing on them.

[@ryanb8736]

Considering Toyota put their badge on the Supra and helped BMW with B58 engine, I would say the B58 drivetrain is stellar. Its been out for many years and has proven to be one of BMWs best. Plenty of Supras running 7’s, 8’s, and 9’s in 1/4 mile. That’s insane! Shows how brutally strong the B58 engine is. This is not the BMW of yesterday. BMW has redesigned a lot of things to be superb now.

[@88hemoglobin]

Oh please, bmw is known to use the cheapest, lowest grade plastics on the internal components. An engine is not the only component of a car, there's many more moving parts. There's a reason why BMWs have a reputation of always being in the shop and having poor reliability. B58 is a good engine and is not the reason why your X5 will be unreliable.

[@rpgvag]

I can justify buying a BMW sedan over an Acura sedan because of the difference in driving dynamics but when it comes to SUVs I really can't justify it because driving dynamics must not be that important to you if you're buying an SUV and I don't think a BMW SUV drives that much better than an Acura SUV. I think I'd go MDX Type S

[@rahimi4762]

Acura with SHAWD drives pretty well

[@rpgvag]

@@rahimi4762 I know I own an AWD TLX

[@BK-us6ps]

As others have noted, you should have compared the MDX Type S to the X5. The two are closer in horsepower, features, and cost. That would have been the apples to apples comparison. This comparison is slightly less helpful because a non-TypeS MDX buyer is generally at a different price point than an X5 buyer.

[@ryanb8736]

BMW B58 is a superior engine compared. The whole drivetrain is a masterpiece. Honda J series v6 still uses a timing belt that can snap and it’s still an interference engine. So it it snaps, it could collapse pistons and valves. Search J35 timing belt failure. Not sure why Honda and Acura didn’t change it to timing chain. Especially for 2023.

[@ryanb8736]

Also The X5 here is a base model. It compares to MDX A spec. X5 M50 will compare to Type S. X5M50 is many leagues above that. Then you have X5M, which is in a category itself. So yes, X5 base here should be compared to MDX base. Even the Type S is not as quick as base B58 engine. I know all these drivetrains extremely well.

[@leonbaptiste2272]

@@ryanb8736 the base x5 makes 339HP not 389HP unless he made an mistake

[@scooter5940]

@@ryanb8736give me a break. The v-8 m50 is not comparable with any MDX. The base x5 to the type s is correct. Otherwise, the horsepower gap between the two is ridiculous.

[@seachickens4u]

I believe in 23 the tuned the b58 to 375. Type s doesn’t compare to the b58, nothing really does

[@Prometheus20236]

Honda the best

[@MS-mr4zm]

Wife’s 2015 MDX: sh*t honda tranny starts slipping around 85k miles - we throw a few bottles of magical trans fix in it & trade it in on a 2019 MDX that they use a legit ZF 9 speed trans in- problem solved? Nope, now that one has had the radiator replaced @ 72k miles after losing coolant a few times lol then it had the forward collision camera crap our which made all the safety Nannie’s + cruise control to not work + other fault lights - 86k miles now @ 89k miles we get a notice from Acura the MDX is prone to rod bearing failure & 250k vehicles are effected…but they have “no fix yet”- so much for Japanese reliability. Meanwhile I’m deciding whether to wait to replace it w/ a jap build 1st model year GX550 or a BMW X5…given that Toyota begged, pleaded, & paid BMW to pretty please build the new iteration of their most iconic sports car….id wager that the N55 straight 6 turbo w/ a ZF trans is a solid platform (all 10000% factual) 🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@preoksaha4504]

X5 all day! It’s better in every aspect. The Acura is more reliable but it’s a front wheel biased so it won’t feel nearly as agile. If you can afford the X5 (including maintenance costs) go with that. If you don’t wanna worry and spend 30k less go with the mdx!

[@UncleTonyshotsauce]

Apparently you don't do research because Acura is more reliable than BMW and Mercedes

[@rahimi4762]

SHAWD WINS RACES

[@preoksaha4504]

@@UncleTonyshotsauce lol throw some glasses on.

[@geocam007]

On my youngers years prior to having kids, and when I have less care in the world and saving money, I would choose the X5 in a heartbeat. But now, 2 kids later and I am getting wiser by age, prioritizing my net worth over dealership's net worth, the MDX comfy ride, usable features and more space is perfect for my family needs.

[@saudinhodzic3672]

If u want the looks and have it parked in Dealership then buy BMW otherwise buy Type s MDX just disappointed in MDX Mpg

[@Commonsense4Life]

The walk away feature is nothing. The Acura is nice. But it is seriously outclassed in every way by a BMW X5, 😂!

[@ryanb8736]

X5 has better drivetrain and drives amazing. The base engine is the B58, which is a phenomenal engine. One of BMW’s best. Toyota even put their badge on it with Supra. Toyota helped BMW advance some things even better.

[@AgonxOC]

Toyota did NOT do a thing for the BMW B58 other than having in their BMW built Supra.

[@rrodak]

The BMW has a cleaner interior, but I bought the Acura Type S Advance because of Acura's reliability.

[@AgonxOC]

Except the BMW has higher reliability.

[@pm7805]

There is no comparison. Reliability vs breaking Bank after long term ownership. Not worth it perhaps for few mpg compromise.

[@ryanb8736]

Touch pads are so 90’s.

[@bigdogpete43]

Lol. This is like comparing a rickshaw to a racecar. There is nothing that compares to the X5 in its class. It outruns, outperforms, outhandles, and outclasses anything else. And it isn't even close.

[@UncleTonyshotsauce]

Acura is more reliable than BMW and Mercedes, look it up

[@cybil66]

Not in recent years.., more reliable than Mercedes, but not BMW

[@PsychicMedium4747]

Acura hands down…more reliable and holds its value better and NOT a money Pitt like the German brands

[@dfhhtyu3434]

X5 just has better look

[@rahimi4762]

Nope. Acura looks better inside and out

[@AgonxOC]

@@rahimi4762Negative the Acure looks pretty bad! Inside and out!

[@rahimi4762]

@@AgonxOC just like the reliably and plastic ugly parts on this BMW? How long will it last? How long before it catches fire? You see due to ppl like you, BMW does t have to correct itself. Ppl like you will keep enabling them to not do better and make excuses from an emotional stand point instead of a logical one.

[@rahimi4762]

@@AgonxOC I mean have you ever seen how bad an old BMW interior looks like? Awful, it shows its true price. Orange peel, cheap leather peeling everywhere. BMW uses gloss in the interior over cheap ish to keep suckers like you happy. I always see a sucker on the side of the road crying. I’ll tell you what let’s see which vehicle will resale higher, hold up the longest. That Acura interior you call awful now will look a lot better than that glossed over Beemer interior in 5 years. Just saying bro. This ain’t my first rodeo

[@ahf5471]

The X5 is not the most comfortable vehicle for long drives. The console and dash are almost falling on top of you and you don’t have the same feeling of space. It’s a bit more eager to turn and get going than the MDX but the MDX is far far more comfortable over long hauls. Having said that, the X5 gets much better gas mileage and feels more confident maneuvering not to mention has far more options (at a price).

[@hansteodoro3806]

BMW, no brainer.

[@richardmyles8237]

Acura is superior with its reliability and resale….you need to research 🔬 does the brain 🧠 good

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

BMW wins easily

[@ThaoTran-yl2fk]

I like bmw. Better mdx

[@DoubleHarmony22]

Just bought the X5, turning in the MDX. MDX is waaay more comfortable. X5 is a serious vehicle. From a usability perspective the MDX will be missed.

[@Mr.Lambert777]

Bmw all day

[@AgonxOC]

The BMW X5 is far better than the Acura!

[@frikitonxplosion]

X5 hands down, better MPG, better performance with the option of 100whp+ with a Stage 1 tune from @BM3Tuning and @OrlandoAutowerks if need Bench Unlock or Femto Unlock for your 2021+ BMW X5 @TristateBM3 best in the game.

[@youngg1201]

Everytime I go to a mechanic the first thing they say are Mercedes and BMW have the MOST issues. I’m good.

[@rahimi4762]

The MDX interior looks more substantial

[@stanislavbelkin4179]

I personally think X5 looks nicer/sportier from outside, but very boring and cheap inside (except for the seats) .If we are going to compare 40i to Type S, than BMW will likely win in terms of power/speed ,but the price may be a factor , as BMW will cost you from roughly 9 000 to 15 000 $ more than Acura and will have little less features than one. Plus, don`t forget the maintenance cost for BMW, it`s always much higher .

[@pawel43100]

Acura where is black head liner ?

[@veritasfan11]

MDX gets my vote.