It doesn’t matter where you’re going or who you’re traveling with. Entertainment will always be at the heart of your commute. The engineers of the Acura MDX and the BMW X5 understand this, so both SUVs place cinematic displays front and center.

Queue your favorite playlist by accessing Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™, then sit back and immerse yourself in the rhythm of your music. A 16-speaker premium audio system comes optionally with both models; however, the ELS Studio 3D® Signature Edition Premium Audio System in the MDX will be a favorite among audiophiles. An 8-time Grammy® award-winning producer has developed this 25-speaker system to double sound clarity and breathe life into every beat.

Safety is paramount, especially when you have precious cargo on board. Luckily, you can feel confident taking the driver’s seat of the Acura MDX or the BMW X5, knowing each SUV is equipped with advanced monitoring technology.

Shared standard features of the AcuraWatch™ and the Active Driving Assistant systems include:

• Forward Collision Warning System
• Blind spot information system
• Lane Keeping Assist System
• Traffic Sign Recognition

While these SUVs share these features, the MDX provides a far more comprehensive safety system. Only this SUV offers Traffic Jam Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, and an Advanced Pedestrian Detection system.

One benefit of driving an SUV is the added space it provides. You’ll never hear a cry from the back seat saying there isn’t enough space, especially with these interior dimensions:

The MDX not only provides ample seating but also prioritizes comfort. It features a visually appealing design and offers optional amenities such as leather-trimmed 16-way power seats with lumbar support, thigh extension, and side bolsters complemented by open-pore wood accent trim.

The cutting-edge Iconic Drive™ ambient LED cabin lighting enhances these details. This available feature includes 27 color themes to add dramatic accents to the doors, footwells, and more. No comparable features are found with the BMW X5.

You work hard. Acura and BMW believe you deserve to drive an SUV that puts in just as much effort as you do to ease your workload. These models accomplish this thanks to features like:

While the Acura MDX and the BMW X5 prioritize your comfort by adding various convenience features, the MDX goes above and beyond with its exclusive features and standard amenities.

Are you looking to drive an SUV that packs a punch? Do you want to feel your hair stand tall as you accelerate? Then the Acura MDX and the BMW X5 have just what you need.

Each SUV can be outfitted with a turbocharged configuration for premium power. Standard paddle shifters are also found with each SUV, providing the tools necessary to feel more engaged with your commute by taking complete control over gear shifting.

A selectable drive mode system is also standard with each SUV. This system delivers the technology needed to make fine-tuned adjustments to how your model performs. However, the Driving Dynamics Control system of the X5 pales compared to the Integrated Dynamics Control system of the MDX. The former system includes up to three driving modes, while the latter offers up to seven modes.

With great power comes great responsibility. When your SUV delivers hair-raising power, you must be in complete control. The optional all-wheel drive (AWD) capabilities of the MDX and the X5 help make this a reality.

While the AWD system of the X5 works like conventional systems, the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ system of the MDX redefines standards. Intuitive technology constantly directs power between the front and rear wheels to match driving conditions. Beyond that, it also:

• Redirects up to 45% of power to rear wheels to minimize wheel slip during hard acceleration
• Adds up to 2.7% more power to outside wheels to minimize curve understeering
• Sends up to 90% of power to the front wheels when driving straight to optimize fuel efficiency

The advanced capabilities of the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ system prove that not all AWD systems are made equally.