Premium performance and luxury come together in these SUVs. The 2021 BMW X5 and 2022 Acura MDX have caught the attention of many Nashville, Franklin, and Brentwood, Tennessee, drivers. You may be wondering if one of them is destined to be your new dream ride, and we want to help you decide.

See how the BMW and Acura models measure up when you examine them side by side. Then, contact us at BMW of Nashville and discover every last detail as you take your research to the next level!

BMW X5 vs Acura MDX: Star Performance   

Let's face it: You've chosen a luxury vehicle because you want all that power under the hood. The 2021 X5 and 2022 MDX sport some potent powertrains, but which one has more?

As it turns out, that would be the BMW. The X5 M50i uses a BMW M TwinPower Turbo V8 to crank out 523 horsepower. That absolutely blows away the competition, as the MDX simply cannot measure up. It finishes with a respectable 355 horsepower, courtesy of an available turbo V6.  

The BMW X5 also offers plug-in hybrid power, with an all-electric range of up to 30 miles. That's easily the best in the BMW lineup and it makes every drive more efficient.

X5 vs MDX: A Moonroof & a Light Show

An SUV really feels spacious, when you have a moonroof to let in the light. Ever ready to go the extra mile, the 2021 X5 and 2022 MDX offer available panoramic moonroofs. Now, front and rear passengers can get in on the fun with wide-open views of the skies above.

As the sun goes down, though, the BMW comes to life. Only it offers an available Panoramic Sky Lounge LED Roof, which can turn your moonroof into your own personal light show. Select from six vibrant hues (White, Blue, Orange, Bronze, Lilac, Green) and create a dramatic effect for your drive.

The Acura MDX lacks a similar component for its panoramic moonroof. You won't have 15,000 points of brilliant light as you would in the BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle®.