2007 Acura RDX vs. 2007 BMW M5
To start off, both 2007 Acura RDX and 2007 BMW M5 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 2007 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Acura RDX.
Because 2007 Acura RDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW M5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX 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, 2007 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura RDX. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RDX | 2007 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | RDX | M5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 4998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2900 mm |
