As always, ratings depend upon an individual's personal preferences and weightings... I'm not sure mine would match U.S. World and News Report, e.g., Consumers Reports downgrades BMW's because of idrive and, in the case of the X5, a "choppy" ride. Well, for me, I'll take better handling over less choppiness, although other people may not.

Reading the reviews for specific information and opinion is useful, but those composite scores and overall rankings are rather worthless.

Have y'all read the most recent SUV review in the current edition of "Whyireef's Reports?"

The '09 (and '10) BMW X5 35d won the "Best vehicle ever conceived!" award, with the distant runner-up some unkown Asian brand that phonetically sounds like a short green Jedi master...


Besides, the suspension design on the MDX is better suited for an Accord, not a rugged off-road heavy vehicle...

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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I personally think the MDX styling is horrible. The front angles make it look like an amphibious vehicle ready to drive into water. I also wouldn't drive a car with front wheel drive bias. I know this MDX is an 07 and the newer ones have a slighlty better profile, but this is still the first thing I think of when someone says MDX.

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Its a downgrade, from BMW to Acura... no matter how you put it... he'll realize

To each his own. I don't know what the OP expects most will say on this forum.. Regardless, I am sure the MDX is nice; I test drove one once. We all make different choices. I don't try to convince anyone my car is the best, so why should anyone else.

Downgrade in what sense, aside from how much cash you have to spend?

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A few years ago this line sounded just about right... Now it's all about the name...because what you find in an X5 you find in an MDX as well and so fort with other car manufacturers.

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Then by all means go out and buy a "Mitsubishi Shogun"......

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