Max tow for the MDX depends on a number of factors including occupants and vehicle options, it's not just one number. See attached to see how Acura is doing the calculations.
All that said, if it feels like the vehicle is struggling and is getting that poor fuel economy it probably is too much trailer. My wife has a Honda Pilot (same platform) and I would never tow near its 4,400LB tow rating. Way too much work for it.
A truck with a small v8 would be fine, a larger SUV (Grand Cherokee with a HEMI, Dodge Durango, Ford Expedition, Chevy Tahoe, etc) would do fine as well.
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