BMW X3 2014 vs Lexus NX 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW X3) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus NX) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 35 HP more power than Lexus NX, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Lexus NX. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.4 | |
| BMW X3 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 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: | 204 mm (8 inches) | 175 mm (6.9 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: | 12 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | 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 2014 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW X3 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.65 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X3 is 3 cm longer than the Lexus NX, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW X3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 475 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1600 litres | no data | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage capacity. BMW X3 has 75 litres more trunk space than the Lexus NX. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Lexus NX, which means BMW X3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`365 kg | 2`395 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`745 kg | 1`896 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 620 kg | 499 kg | |
| BMW X3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem more than Lexus NX. Therefore, BMW X3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 200 | 24 800 | |
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