2025 Acura MDX vs. 2025 BMW X5
If you're shopping for a luxury SUV with seating for seven, confident performance, and premium technology, both the 2025 Acura MDX and the 2025 BMW X5 likely top your list. These luxury crossovers deliver impressive engineering and upscale cabins—but which one is better suited to your everyday lifestyle in Portland, Beaverton, or West Slope?
Below, our team at Ron Tonkin Acura compares the Acura MDX and BMW X5 head-to-head so you can decide which one offers more luxury and value for your investment.
Performance and Handling
2025 Acura MDX:
- 3.5L V6 with 290 hp and 267 lb-ft of torque
- Type S: 3.0L Turbo V6 with 355 hp and 354 lb-ft
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®)
- Integrated Dynamics System: Sport & Comfort Modes
2025 BMW X5:
- Base 3.0L turbo inline-6 (375 hp); Optional V8 or hybrid
- 8-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive standard; xDrive AWD available
- Optional Adaptive M suspension
Advantage – Acura MDX: While BMW offers more engine options, MDX Type S delivers sporty performance and SH-AWD® for less than a similarly equipped X5.
Interior & Comfort
2025 Acura MDX:
- Three-row seating for 7
- Available Milano leather & ventilated seats
- 12.3-inch Precision Cockpit display
- 12.3-inch center display + touchpad interface
- Standard panoramic moonroof
2025 BMW X5:
- Two-row standard; optional third-row (tight fit)
- Optional leather and wood accents
- 12.3-inch cluster + 14.9-inch iDrive screen
- Gesture control available
- Panoramic roof available
Advantage – Acura MDX: MDX offers three-row seating standard, with comfort and technology built-in across all trims.
Technology and Connectivity
2025 Acura MDX:
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™
- Alexa Built-In
- Available ELS STUDIO 3D® Premium Audio
- AcuraLink® connected services
- Head-Up Display (Advance, Type S)
2025 BMW X5:
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™
- BMW Operating System 8.5
- Harman Kardon® or Bowers & Wilkins® audio
- ConnectedDrive® and remote services
Advantage – Tie: Both SUVs offer luxury tech. MDX gives more features standard, while X5 relies on costly upgrades.
Safety and Driver Assistance
2025 Acura MDX:
- AcuraWatch™ standard
- Collision Mitigation Braking, Lane Keeping Assist
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Blind Spot Info System, Surround-View Camera
2025 BMW X5:
- Active Driving Assistant standard
- Optional Driving Assistance Professional
- Traffic Jam Assist (upper trims)
Advantage – Acura MDX: More safety tech comes standard. BMW X5 requires premium trims to match it.
Value and Warranty
2025 Acura MDX:
- Lower starting MSRP
- 4-yr/50,000-mile basic warranty
- 6-yr/70,000-mile powertrain warranty
- More features included at base trims
2025 BMW X5:
- Higher base MSRP
- Same 4-yr/50,000-mile warranty
- Higher cost for advanced packages
Advantage – Acura MDX: More value per dollar, longer powertrain warranty, and rich features in every trim.
Test Drive the 2025 Acura MDX in Portland, OR
While the BMW X5 has name recognition, the 2025 Acura MDX delivers equal—if not superior—performance, tech, and practicality for a significantly lower price. Whether you're commuting in Portland or road-tripping through the Pacific Northwest, the MDX is a premium choice.
Visit Ron Tonkin Acura to explore our new MDX inventory and take advantage of local lease offers today.
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