BMW X3 Ultimately Underperforms The RDX
2023 BMW X3 xDrive 30i
MSRP
$47,400
ENGINE
2.0L
Twin Power Turbo
HORSEPOWER
2482
SPEED
8
2023 Acura RDX SH-AWD®
MSRP
$44,5501
ENGINE
2.0L
Turbo
HORSEPOWER
2722
SPEED
10
Acura RDX: A Triumph of Performance and Luxury
272
Horsepower2
10
Speed
The BMW X3 and the Acura RDX both offer impressive comfort and turbocharged performance. But the RDX delivers 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 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. Impressive 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.
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Acura RDX vs BMW X3: It’s in the details
Acura RDX vs BMW X3: It’s in the details
Drive With Confidence
Your RDX is equipped with AcuraWatch™, a suite of available and standard innovative safety and driver-assistive technologies, making it one of the most safety-minded premium performance crossovers.
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
CMBS helps alert drivers when a potential frontal impact is detected and can even apply the brakes to help avoid or reduce the collision impact.7
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for the win
COMPARABLE MODELS
2023 BMW X3 xDrive 30i
2023 Acura RDX SH-AWD®
AWD Starting At
$47,400
$44,5501
FWD Starting At
$45,000 (RWD)
$42,3501
Performance
Engine
2.0L TWINPOWER TURBOCHARGED
2.0L DOHC VTEC TURBOCHARGED
Engine Horsepower (@ rpm) (SAE Net)2
248 @ 5200
272 @ 6500
Engine Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) (SAE Net)3
258 @1450
280 @ 1600
Automatic Transmission
8-SPEED
10-SPEED
Paddle Shifters
STANDARD
STANDARD
EPA MPG Rating4 (city / hwy / combined)
21 / 28 / 24
21 / 27 / 23
Drivetrain
xDrive All-Wheel Drive
Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®)
AWD Torque Vectoring
AVAILABLE WITH PACKAGE UPGRADE
STANDARD
Safety & Driver Assist
Rear Camera5
SINGLE-VIEW
MULTI-VIEW REAR CAMERA WITH DYNAMIC GUIDELINES
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System7
STANDARD
STANDARD
Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)7
STANDARD
STANDARD
Road Departure Mitigation System7
NOT AVAILABLE
STANDARD
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System7
STANDARD
STANDARD
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)7
AVAILABLE WITH PACKAGE UPGRADE
STANDARD
Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow7
AVAILABLE WITH PACKAGE UPGRADE
STANDARD
Traffic Sign Recongition7
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Information System6
Standard
Standard
Comfort & Convenience
Heated Front Seats
OPTIONAL
STANDARD
GPS-Linked Climate Control8
NOT AVAILABLE
AVAILABLE WITH PACKAGE UPGRADE
Keyless Access and Entry
STANDARD
STANDARD
Active Sound Control
NOT AVAILABLE
STANDARD
WiFi Hotspot Capability9
STANDARD
STANDARD
Auto High-Beam Headlights
AVAILABLE WITH PACKAGE UPGRADE
STANDARD
Audio & Connectivity
Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Compatibility10,11
Standard Apple CarPlay. Available Android Auto.
Wireless Standard
Alexa Built-In16
Not Available
Standard
HD Radio®
STANDARD
STANDARD
Streaming Audio via Bluetooth®12
STANDARD
STANDARD
USB Ports13
2
2
12-Volt Power Outlet
STANDARD
STANDARD
Exterior
LED Headlights
STANDARD
STANDARD (JEWEL EYE®)
Panoramic Moonroof
OPTIONAL
STANDARD
Heated Side Mirrors
STANDARD
STANDARD
Wheels & Tires (in.)
19"
19"
Interior
Power Front Seats
10-WAY (BOTH)
12-WAY (BOTH)
Touchpad Interface
STANDARD
STANDARD WITH TRUE TOUCHPAD POSITIONING
Ceiling Mounted Speakers
NOT AVAILABLE
AVAILABLE WITH PACKAGE UPGRADE
Flat Rear Floor
NOT AVAILABLE
STANDARD
Underfloor Cargo Storage (multi-compartment)
NOT AVAILABLE
STANDARD
Ambient Lighting (multiple themes)
Optional
Available with Package Upgrade
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Disclaimer
- RDX competitor specifications and features sourced from competitive manufacture website and www.acura.com 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 Prices shown are Acura suggested retail prices only and do not include taxes, license or destination and handling charge. Destination & Handling charge for cars (excluding PMC Edition) and SUVs (excluding PMC Edition) is $1,195.00. Destination & Handling charge for PMC Edition models is $1,995.00. Dealer prices may vary. Acura model shown (Performance Red Pearl) includes Premium Paint. $600 MSRP up-charge applies to Performance Red Pearl, Platinum White Pearl, Majestic Black Pearl, Phantom Violet Pearl, Apex Blue Pearl, and Liquid Carbon Metallic.
- 2 BMW X3 horsepower: 248 @ 5200-6500 rpm (SAE net); Acura RDX horsepower: 272 @ 6500 rpm (SAE net).
3 BMW X3 torque: 258 lb-ft @ 1450-4800 rpm (SAE net); Acura RDX torque: 280 lb-ft @ 1600-4500 rpm (SAE net).
4 Based on 2023 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 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.
6 The systems are not a substitute for your own visual assessment before changing lanes or backing up, and may not detect all objects, or provide complete information about conditions behind or to the side of the vehicle. System accuracy will vary based on weather, size of object, and speed. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
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.
Traffic Sign Recognition cannot detect all traffic signs, may misidentify certain signs and does not include any braking or speed control functions. Accuracy will vary based on weather and other factors. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for complying with all traffic regulations.
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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.
16 Amazon, Alexa and all related marks are trademarks of Amazon, com, Inc, or its affiliates. Certain Alexa functionality is dependent on smart home technology
17 Acura Maintenance Program covers certain factory scheduled maintenance on select eligible vehicles for two years or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first. Certain models may require different maintenance schedules as recommended by the vehicle's Maintenance Minder system and described in the vehicle's Owner's Manuals. See an Acura Dealer for vehicle eligibility, coverage details, and exclusions. Valid only in the United States of America.