BMW X5 2003 vs Lexus RX 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.3 Hybrid | |
| Diesel (BMW X5) engines offer better fuel efficiency on highways and deliver high torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy-duty use. Hybrid (Lexus RX) engines, however, are more fuel efficient in city traffic and produce lower emissions, especially during low-speed or stop-and-go conditions. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 270 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 288 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is a more dynamic driving. BMW X5 engine produces 52 HP less power than Lexus RX, but torque is 212 NM more than Lexus RX. Due to the lower power, BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.1 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X5 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| BMW X5 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 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 RX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW X5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW X5 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW X5 2003 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.67 m | |
| BMW X5 is 9 cm shorter than the Lexus RX, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 439 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 2130 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW X5 has 26 litres more trunk space than the Lexus RX. The Lexus RX may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus RX (by 580 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Lexus RX. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`695 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 6000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 9.4/10 | |
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