BMW X3 2010 vs Lexus NX 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Hybrid | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 29 HP more power than Lexus NX, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Lexus NX. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.4 | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X3 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus NX, which means that by driving the BMW X3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X3 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: | 330'000 km | 420'000 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 NX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.65 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X3 is 2 cm longer than the Lexus NX, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW X3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 476 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1520 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage capacity. BMW X3 has 74 litres more trunk space than the Lexus NX. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Lexus NX, which means BMW X3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`334 | |
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| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 26 800 | |
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