BMW X3 2014 vs Lexus NX 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Lexus NX is a more dynamic driving. BMW X3 engine produces 54 HP less power than Lexus NX, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Lexus NX. Due to the lower power, BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 9.8 | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X3 consumes 2.8 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 420 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 204 mm (8 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. Note, however, that this BMW X3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from eight 4x4 versions of BMW X3 2014 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | 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 2014 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW X3 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 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 3 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: | 11.9 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 (kg): | 2`270 | 2`359 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 20 400 | 26 200 | |
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