2009 Acura MDX vs. 2009 BMW X6
To start off, both 2009 Acura MDX and 2009 BMW X6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 300 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X6 weights approximately 361 kg more than 2009 Acura MDX.
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, 2009 BMW X6 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura MDX. (374 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura MDX | 2009 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | MDX | X6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 2145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 85 L |
