2008 Acura RDX vs. 2010 BMW X6
To start off, 2010 BMW X6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Acura RDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Acura RDX would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X6 (555 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 2008 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura RDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X6 weights approximately 965 kg more than 2008 Acura RDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 BMW X6 (677 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura RDX. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura RDX | 2010 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | RDX | X6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 555 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
