2006 Acura MDX vs. 2006 BMW 550
To start off, both 2006 Acura MDX and 2006 BMW 550 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2006 Acura MDX. (253 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura MDX.
Because 2006 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura MDX. (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Acura MDX | 2006 BMW 550 | |
Make | Acura | BMW |
Model | MDX | 550 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 253 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |