The MDX vs X5 issue has raged on since the E53. In April 2007 Roundel did a comparison of the X5 and MDX, the X5 didn't fair so well. Not sure if they plan to do a comparison again. It really is two different types of styling between Asian and European so at the end of the day it really comes down to personal preference. But to dismiss the MDX as beneath the X5 is silly, just because you pay more doesn't mean it is worth more.

Interesting comparison table: Acura MDX vs. BMW X5 car comparison, compare auto pricing, specs, and features

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