2026 Acura MDX vs. 2026 BMW X5
Acura MDX
Three-Row Luxury Comes Standard
The Acura MDX at Gunn Acura gives San Antonio drivers standard seating for seven, making it a strong choice for families and shoppers who need more built-in passenger flexibility. The MDX offers up to 95.0 cubic feet of maximum cargo volume and includes a standard 290-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Confident Handling with Available SH-AWD®
The MDX is available with Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ system, which is designed to help improve traction and cornering confidence. SH-AWD models are rated at up to 19 city / 25 highway / 21 combined MPG, while FWD models reach up to 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined MPG. For shoppers who want more performance, the MDX Type S Advance adds a 355-horsepower turbocharged 3.0-liter V6.
Premium Value for San Antonio Drivers
With a starting MSRP of $51,800, the MDX starts well below the BMW X5 while still delivering premium comfort, advanced safety technology, and standard three-row versatility. AcuraWatch™ driver-assistive technology comes standard, and Gunn Acura’s One Simple Price Promise helps make the buying experience straightforward at its San Antonio dealership.
BMW X5
Strong Power and Five-Passenger Luxury
The BMW X5 brings impressive performance, starting with the sDrive40i and xDrive40i models that use a 375-horsepower turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six with mild-hybrid technology. The X5 is also available as the xDrive50e plug-in hybrid with 483 horsepower and an EPA-estimated electric range of up to 40 miles.
Higher Starting Price
The X5 starts at $68,300 for the sDrive40i and $70,600 for the xDrive40i. While it offers more standard horsepower than the MDX and strong available performance, its higher starting price and standard five-passenger layout may matter to shoppers comparing overall value and family practicality.
Comfortable, Modern, and Capable
The X5 offers a premium cabin, available xDrive all-wheel drive, and up to 33.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row on xDrive40i models. It is a refined luxury SUV, but the Acura MDX has the advantage for shoppers who want standard three-row seating, a lower starting MSRP, and maximum cargo volume of up to 95.0 cubic feet.
Test Drive the Clear Choice at Gunn Acura
Visit Gunn Acura in San Antonio, TX, to get behind the wheel of the Acura MDX and compare it with the BMW X5. The X5 delivers strong performance and premium refinement, but the MDX stands out with standard seven-passenger seating, a lower starting MSRP, available SH-AWD®, and excellent everyday versatility. Stop by Gunn Acura at 11911 IH 10 West in San Antonio to see why the MDX is such a smart luxury SUV choice.