Lexus LX 1998 vs BMW X5 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 234 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 434 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Lexus LX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LX engine produces 50 HP more power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 24 NM more than BMW X5. Thanks to more power Lexus LX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 16.0 | 9.6 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LX consumes 6.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LX could require 960 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 187 mm (7.4 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 560'000 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 LX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GX | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 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: | 4.89 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.72 m | |
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Lexus LX is larger. Lexus LX is 22 cm longer than the BMW X5, 7 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LX is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 541 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2510 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Lexus LX has more luggage capacity. Lexus LX has 76 litres more trunk space than the BMW X5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus LX (by 960 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LX is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW X5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`112 | 2`685 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 3800 | |
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