BMW X3 Ultimately Underperforms RDX
2021 BMW X3 xDrive 30i
2021 Acura RDX SH-AWD®
BMW X3 18" Wheels
BMW X3 has standard 18-inch wheels. You'll have to upgrade for larger wheel options.
BMW X3 18" Wheels
BMW X3 has standard 18-inch wheels. You'll have to upgrade for larger wheel options.
Acura RDX 19" Wheels
19-inch alloy wheels on RDX perfectly complement the SUV's dynamic styling.
Acura RDX 19" Wheels
19-inch alloy wheels on RDX perfectly complement the SUV's dynamic styling.
BMW X3 LED Headlights
LED headlamps with two light elements are standard on the BMW X3.
BMW X3 LED Headlights
LED headlamps with two light elements are standard on the BMW X3.
Acura RDX Jewel Eye LEDs
The stylish Jewel Eye® headlights on RDX boast seven LED light elements for sharper illumination and confident driving.
Acura RDX Jewel Eye LEDs
The stylish Jewel Eye® headlights on RDX boast seven LED light elements for sharper illumination and confident driving.
BMW X3 10-Way Power Seats
You won't find heated front seats on the BMW X3 for the base price.
BMW X3 10-Way Power Seats
You won't find heated front seats on the BMW X3 for the base price.
Acura RDX Heated 12-Way Power Seats
The front sport seats on RDX are heated for premium comfort and offer 12-way power adjustability.
Acura RDX Heated 12-Way Power Seats
The front sport seats on RDX are heated for premium comfort and offer 12-way power adjustability.
X3 features a conventional console area with expected storage options.
X3 features a conventional console area with expected storage options.
A high-deck floating center console in the RDX looks great and offers unique storage possibilities.
A high-deck floating center console in the RDX looks great and offers unique storage possibilities.
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Acura RDX: A Triumph of Performance and Luxury
The BMW X3 and the Acura RDX both offer impressive comfort and turbocharged performance. But the RDX was recently redesigned, earning it several big advantages. Its VTEC® Turbo 2.0-liter engine boasts 272 horsepower2 and 280 lb-ft of torque3, giving you more muscle than the X3. Torque vectoring, exclusive to the available Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®), lets you channel that power for improved handling in almost any condition. Standard paddle shifters put control of all 10 gear ratios at your fingertips.
RDX also includes a long list of standard luxury amenities you’ll have to pay extra for on X3. Heated front sport seats with 12-way power adjustment keep front-row occupants warm. An ultra-wide panoramic moonroof is featured on all grades. Class-leading rear cargo space includes nearly two cubic feet of compartmented underfloor storage. And with more legroom and shoulder room than the BMW X3, RDX has plenty of space for everyone to stretch out.
Acura RDX vs BMW X3: It’s in the details
Acura RDX vs BMW X3: It’s in the details
Drive With Confidence
RDX SH-AWD® earns a 5-star NHTSA5 Overall Vehicle Score. AcuraWatch™ safety and driver assistive technologies also come standard, making it one of the most safety-minded SUVs.
Collision Mitigation Braking System
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) uses radar and visual signals to help reduce the risk of a collision with a vehicle detected in front of you.7
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- RDX competitor specifications and features sourced from competitive manufacture website and www.acura.com Chrome comparison data. American Honda makes no guarantee or warranty, either expressed or implied, including without limitation any warranty of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose, with respect to the data presented here. All specifications, prices and equipment are subject to change without notice.
- 1 Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price excludes taxes, license, registration/title, optional, or regionally required equipment and destination charge. Dealer prices may vary. Acura model shown (Performance Red Pearl) includes Premium Paint. $500 MSRP up-charge applies to Performance Red Pearl, Platinum White Pearl, Majestic Black Pearl, Apex Blue Pearl, and Gunmetal Metallic.
2 BMW X3 horsepower: 248 @ 5200-6500 rpm (SAE net); Acura RDX horsepower: 272 @ 6500 rpm (SAE net).
3 BMW X3 torque: 258 @ 1450-4800 rpm (SAE net); Acura RDX torque: 280 lb-ft @ 1600-4500 rpm (SAE net).
4 Based on 2021 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, and other factors.
5 Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (SaferCar.gov).
6 Always visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing up, as the rearview camera and Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (if present) may not provide complete information about conditions at the rear of your vehicle.
7 AcuraWatch system accuracy will vary based on weather, speed, road conditions and other factors. System may not detect all objects ahead of, beside or behind the vehicle and may not detect a given object. System may not detect all lane markings or lane/road departures. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
Adaptive Cruise Control should not be used in heavy traffic, poor weather or on winding roads.
Collision Mitigation Braking System only is designed to mitigate crash forces; it may not avoid all collisions. Depending on the circumstances, CMBS may not go through all the alert stages before initiating the last stage of collision mitigation.
Forward Collision Warning system does not include a braking function.
Lane Keeping Assist System and/or Traffic Jam Assist only assist driver in maintaining proper lane position when lane markings are identified without a turn signal in use and can only apply mild steering torque to assist.
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) with Lane Departure Warning (LDW) only alerts drivers when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use. RDM can apply mild steering torque to assist in maintaining proper lane position and/or brake pressure to slow the vehicle’s departure from a detected lane.
8 Acura Navigation System and related features available only in the United States, Puerto Rico and parts of Canada. See your local Acura dealer for information regarding navigation system area coverage.
9 Requires AT&T data plan. Learn more about available data plans here. Coverage & service not available everywhere. Fees, terms & restrictions apply.
10 Apple CarPlay® and any other Apple mark referenced is a trademark of Apple Inc. Depending on use, Apple CarPlay® can share certain user and vehicle information (e.g., vehicle location, speed and other operating conditions) with the connected iPhone®. See Apple’s privacy policy for details regarding Apple’s use and handling of data uploaded by CarPlay®. Use of CarPlay® is at user’s own risk, and is subject to agreement to the CarPlay® terms of use, which are included as part of the Apple iOS terms of use. CarPlay® vehicle integration is provided “as is,” and Honda cannot guarantee CarPlay® operability or functionality now or in the future due to, among other conditions, changes in CarPlay® software/Apple iOS, service interruptions, or incompatibility or obsolesce of vehicle-integrated hardware or software. See dealer for details.
11 Android™ and Android Auto™ are trademarks of Google LLC. Depending on use, Android Auto™ can share certain user and vehicle information (e.g., vehicle location, speed and other operating conditions) with Google and its service providers. See Google privacy policy for details regarding Google’s use and handling of data uploaded by Android Auto™. Use of Android Auto™ is at user’s own risk, and is subject to agreement to the Android Auto™ terms of use, which are presented to the user when the Android Auto™ application is downloaded to the user’s Android™ phone. Android Auto™ vehicle integration is provided “as is,” and Acura cannot guarantee Android Auto™ operability or functionality now or in the future due to, among other conditions, changes in Android Auto™ software/Android™ operating system, service interruptions, or incompatibility or obsolesce of vehicle-integrated hardware or software. See dealer for details. Only use Android Auto™ when conditions allow you to do so safely.
12 The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks is under license.
13 The USB Audio Interface is used for direct connection to and control of some current digital audio players and other USB devices that contain MP3, WMA or AAC music files. Some USB devices with security software and digital rights-protected files may not work. Please see your local Acura dealer for details on compatibility.
14 Based on SAE J1100 cargo volume measurement standard plus floor space between first and second seats and front seats moved forward. This figure compares more accurately with most competitive measurements.
15 Ordinary maintenance items or adjustments, parts subject to normal wear and replacement, and certain other items are excluded.