2005 Acura MDX vs. 2005 BMW 740
To start off, both 2005 Acura MDX and 2005 BMW 740 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (328 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Acura MDX. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura MDX weights approximately 111 kg more than 2005 BMW 740.
Because 2005 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Acura MDX will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 740 (390 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura MDX. (343 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura MDX | 2005 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | MDX | 740 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 88 L |
