2012 BMW 750 vs. 2013 Acura MDX

To start off, 2013 Acura MDX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2013 Acura MDX. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2013 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 71 kg more than 2013 Acura MDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 BMW 750 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Acura MDX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 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, 2012 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura MDX. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura MDX.

Compare all specifications:

2012 BMW 750 2013 Acura MDX
Make BMW Acura
Model 750 MDX
Year Released 2012 2013
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4400 cc 3700 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 609 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2140 kg 2069 kg
Vehicle Length 5075 mm 4867 mm
Vehicle Width 1902 mm 2238 mm
Vehicle Height 1479 mm 1733 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 9.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 13.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 L 79 L


 

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