BMW X5 2018 vs Lexus RX 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X5 engine produces 102 HP more power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Lexus RX. Thanks to more power BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.8 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X5 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X5 could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 214 mm (8.4 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 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 | 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 X5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Lexus NX | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW X5 2018 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW X5 2018 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
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BMW X5 is larger. BMW X5 is 3 cm longer than the Lexus RX, 11 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 553 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW X5 has more luggage capacity. BMW X5 has 92 litres more trunk space than the Lexus RX. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`800 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 53 800 | 30 000 | |
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