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The BMW X3 Overview

In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born – the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller – both in the United States and in Europe – as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment.

In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task – delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class.

The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack.

The Acura RDX Overview

The Acura RDX launched in the autumn of 2006, and shares many of its underpinnings with the Honda CR-V. For model year 2010, the RDX received a mid-lifecycle update. The most noticeable change was the incorporation of Acura's now-signature front grille overhang - a feature the press has likened to a can-opener and bagel slicer. Acura also introduced a FWD model that is $2,000 less expensive than its SH-AWD stable mate.

The RDX is powered by a 2.3 –liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine – Acura's first-ever production turbo. It is mated to a 5-speed automatic, an oddity in light of the fact Acura advertising claims, "The most innovative thinking you'll find, you'll find in an Acura." Like the X3 xDrive28i, the RDX produces 240 horsepower. It also produces an additional 30 lb-ft. of torque. But in the end, the X3 delivers faster acceleration, more linear, refined power, and superior fuel economy.

What BMW offers…

• 3.0-liter 24-valve inline 6-cylinder engine
• Lightweight magnesium-aluminum engine block with Valvetronic (stepless variable valve lift)
• Peak torque available at 2,600 rpm
• Innovative 8-speed STEPTRONIC automatic improves acceleration while reducing fuel consumption and emissions
• 0 – 60 mph in 6.7 seconds
• xDrive – 40:60 torque split during normal driving. Can send up to 100% of the available power to either axle
• Standard B rake Drying, Brake Stand-by, Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant and Automatic Hold
• Brake Energy Regeneration only charges the battery when coasting or braking, saving 1-2% on fuel consumption
• 49.9 / 50.1 weight bias provides superior handling and braking
• 12.9-inch front brake rotors and 13.0-inch ventilated rear disc brakes provide superior braking
• 110.6-inch wheelbase is 6.3-inches longer than the RDX, despite an overall vehicle length that is nearly identical
• 3,500 pound towing capability
• Standard Hill Descent Control
• Standard LED Adaptive Brake Lights
• Standard run-flat tires and rain-sensing wipers
• Noticeably more front and rear head room
• 63.3 cu-ft. of maximum cargo space
• Standard rear air vents
• Standard iDrive minimizes driver distraction by reducing dash clutter and positioning the controller where the driver's hand would naturally rest . Six Programmable Memory Keys are also included
• Standard Integrated Owner's Manual
• Standard 8-way power passenger seat
• Standard HD Radio
• Standard 12-speaker audio system
• Standard Bluetooth includes full phonebook download capability
• Optional Navigation features an 8.8-inch screen
• 12 year Corrosion Warranty speaks to the high level of detail and quality craftsmanship that goes into every BMW
• Every BMW is supported by the BMW Maintenance Program for 4 years / 50,000 miles
• Maintenance intervals at approximately 15,000 miles or 12 months (whichever occurs first)

What Acura doesn’t…

• 2.3-liter 16-valve 4-cylinder turbo engine
• Heavier aluminum engine block with i-VTEC (2-stage variable valve lift)
• Peak torque available at 4,500 rpm
• 5-speed Sequential SportShift automatic transmission fails to match the X3's acceleration and efficiency
• 0 – 60 mph in 7.0 seconds (Motor Trend)
• SH-AWD – 90:10 torque split during normal driving. Can only send 90% to the front axle; 70% to the rear axle
• Brake Drying, Brake Stand-by, Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant and Automatic Hold are not available
• The RDX's alternator constantly charges the battery, thereby wasting fuel
• 57 / 43 weight bias places an additional 551 pounds over the front wheels
• 11.7-inch front brake rotors and 12.0-inch solid rear disc brakes lead to increased stopping distances
• The RDX has significantly longer front and rear overhangs, impacting both weight balance and agility when cornering
• 1,500 pound towing capability
• Hill Descent Control is not available
• LED Adaptive Brake Lights are not available
• Run-flat tires and rain-sensing wipers are not available
• Lack of head room creates a cramped feeling
• 60.6 cu-ft. of maximum cargo space
• Rear air vents are not available
• The RDX's centralized controller is only available with the optional Technology Pkg. It is positioned in the center of the dash panel and surrounded by multiple buttons. Programmable Memory Keys are not available
• Integrated Owner's Manual is not available
• Standard 4-way power passenger seat
• HD radio is not available
• Standard 7-speaker audio system
• Bluetooth is standard, but the phonebook download is in the optional Technology Pkg.
• Optional Navigation features an 8.0-inch screen
• 5 year Corrosion Warranty speaks to a paint process that is substandard compared to BMW
• Edmunds.com estimates it costs $29/month to maintain the RDX during the first 3 years of ownership
• Maintenance intervals at 7,500 miles or 12-months (whichever occurs first)

With new-found suppleness to its suspension set-up, greater agility, stronger performance, reduced thirst and expanded

roominess, the new X3 feels much more like something conceived in Munich should. Motor Trend

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