BMW X3 2010 vs Lexus NX 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 68 HP more power than Lexus NX, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Lexus NX. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 9.8 | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X3 consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 420'000 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 BMW X3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus GS | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW X3 2010 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
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 | 501 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage capacity. BMW X3 has 49 litres more trunk space than the Lexus NX. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Lexus NX. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`365 | 2`359 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 26 000 | |
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