2020 head-to-head · Small SUV
2020 Acura MDX Hybrid vs BMW X3
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 7-speed dual-clutch · 27 MPG
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, the most efficient 2020 Acura MDX Hybrid (27 MPG) costs about $2,194 a year to fuel and the 2020 BMW X3 (27 MPG) about $2,194.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Acura MDX Hybrid
- BMW X3
Side by side
| Acura MDX Hybrid | BMW X3 | |
|---|---|---|
| $2,194 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,194 |
| 27 MPG | Combined efficiency | 27 MPG |
| 26 MPG | City | 25 MPG |
| 27 MPG | Highway | 29 MPG |
| 333 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 332 g/mi |
| 6/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 6/10 |
| Hybrid | Powertrain | Gas |
| Premium gasoline | Fuel | Premium gasoline |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Engine / motor | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo |
| 7-speed dual-clutch | Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| AWD | Drivetrain | RWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Acura MDX Hybrid vs BMW X3 across model years
- Acura MDX Hybrid
- BMW X3
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 87 2020 small SUVs, the Acura MDX Hybrid ranks 59th and the BMW X3 60th for lowest fuel cost.
The powertrains differ: the Acura MDX Hybrid is a full hybrid, while the BMW X3 is a conventional gas model.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2020 Acura MDX Hybrid vs. the BMW X3 per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, about $2,194 for the Acura MDX Hybrid and $2,194 for the BMW X3.
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