2025 Acura RDX vs. 2025 BMW X3 Review

Picture of the 2025 Acura RDX

2025 Acura
RDX

MSRP*: $44,700 to $54,450
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2025 BMW
X3

MSRP*: $49,950 to $64,700
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MPG - City 21 MPG 25 - 27 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 27 MPG 30 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 67.1 ft3
Engine
  • 272-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 393-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 272 hp 255 - 393 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 4,001 - 4,850 lbs
Exterior Length 187.4 in 187.2 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Info not available
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Info not available

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Convenience
With the BMW X3, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Acura RDX, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Acura RDX or the BMW X3, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Acura RDX is a little narrower than the BMW X3, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. When looking at overall length, the Acura RDX takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the BMW X3.

Handling
The Acura RDX has a smaller turning radius than the BMW X3, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the BMW X3 is clearly the choice over the Acura RDX for pulling heavy loads. The Acura RDX has a little more horsepower than the BMW X3.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Acura RDX doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the BMW X3.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Acura RDX and the BMW X3.