2025 BMW X3 vs. 2025 GMC Acadia Review

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2025 BMW
X3

MSRP*: $49,950 to $64,700
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2025 GMC
Acadia

MSRP*: $43,000 to $56,100
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MPG - City 25 - 27 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 33 MPG 24 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 67.1 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 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)
  • 328-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 255 - 393 hp 328 hp
Towing Capacity 4,001 - 4,850 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 187.2 in 204.0 in
Exterior Width 75.6 in 79.6 - 80.0 in
Leg Room Info not available Front 44.3 in
Rear 41.5 in
Head Room Info not available Front 42.6 in
Rear 40.0 in

*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
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW X3 as you will with the GMC Acadia, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the BMW X3 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the GMC Acadia.

Dimensions
Since the BMW X3 is much slimmer than the GMC Acadia, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the BMW X3, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the GMC Acadia.

Handling
The BMW X3 has a larger turning radius than the GMC Acadia, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the BMW X3 has a lot less horsepower than the GMC Acadia.

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

Utility
The BMW X3 has less seating than the GMC Acadia, making the GMC Acadia the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The BMW X3 has significantly less cargo capacity than the GMC Acadia.