2008 Acura MDX vs. 2011 BMW X6
To start off, 2011 BMW X6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Acura MDX would be higher. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2011 BMW X6. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X6 weights approximately 700 kg more than 2008 Acura MDX.
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, 2011 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura MDX. (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura MDX | 2011 BMW X6 | |
Make | Acura | BMW |
Model | MDX | X6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4877 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1983 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 85 L |