2025 Acura RDX vs. 2024 BMW X3 Review

Picture of the 2025 Acura RDX

2025 Acura
RDX

MSRP*: $44,700 to $54,450
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Picture of the 2024 BMW X3

2024 BMW
X3

MSRP*: $46,900 to $61,900
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MPG - City 21 MPG 21 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 27 MPG 26 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 62.7 ft3
Engine
  • 272-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 248-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 382-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 272 hp 248 - 382 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 187.4 in 185.9 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 74.4 - 74.7 in
Leg Room Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 36.4 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 41.1 in
Rear 39.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Acura RDX offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the BMW X3, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Acura RDX and the BMW X3.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Acura RDX as you will with the BMW X3, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Acura RDX is somewhat more expensive than the BMW X3.

Dimensions
The Acura RDX is about the same width as the BMW X3. When looking at overall length, the Acura RDX takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the BMW X3.

Handling
The Acura RDX has the same turning radius as the BMW X3, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Acura RDX has a little more horsepower than the BMW X3.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Acura RDX transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the BMW X3.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Acura RDX and the BMW X3.