Lexus GX 2019 vs BMW X7 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 296 HP | 462 HP | |
| Torque: | 438 NM | 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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BMW X7 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GX engine produces 166 HP less power than BMW X7, whereas torque is 212 NM less than BMW X7. Due to the lower power, Lexus GX reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.8 | 11.4 | |
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The BMW X7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GX consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X7, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GX could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW X7 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 206 mm (8.1 inches) | 221 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X7 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus GX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus GS, Toyota Tundra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus GX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 5.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.89 m | 1.81 m | |
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Lexus GX is smaller, but higher. Lexus GX is 27 cm shorter than the BMW X7, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GX is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 621 litres | 326 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 621 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 326 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1832 litres | 2120 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X7 (by 288 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GX is 1.4 metres less than that of the BMW X7, which means Lexus GX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`990 | 3`255 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 93 200 | |
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