Lexus LX 2015 vs BMW X5 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.5 Diesel | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 450 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 5 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus LX engine produces 178 HP less power than BMW X5, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Lexus LX reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 10.4 | |
| Lexus LX consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that by driving the Lexus LX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Lexus LX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 225 mm (8.9 inches) | 209 mm (8.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus LX 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Land Cruiser | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW X5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.07 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.98 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.91 m | 1.76 m | |
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Lexus LX is larger. Lexus LX is 20 cm longer than the BMW X5, 4 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LX is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 701 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1267 litres | 1870 litres | |
| Lexus LX has 51 litres more trunk space than the BMW X5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 603 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LX is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Lexus LX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`350 | 2`885 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 29 200 | |
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