The last two sentences really say it all:

"Pound for pound, and dollar for dollar, though, it's hard to beat the Acura. The MDX doesn't quite match the look and feel of a BMW, but it's a great stand-in considering its price tag."

Translation:

Sentence #1 - on paper, the Acura is great.
Sentence #2 - in reality, it is a great "stand-in" if you can't buy the BMW.

If you are really just in it for the sake of transportation, then get a loaded Honda Pilot and really save some $$$. If you are already willing to spend 50K, you should get exactly what you like best (not second best)... drive them and decide.