2007 Acura RDX vs. 2007 BMW X3
To start off, both 2007 Acura RDX and 2007 BMW X3 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Acura RDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2007 BMW X3. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X3. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RDX | 2007 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | RDX | X3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
