BMW X5 2003 vs Lexus RX 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 283 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X5 engine produces 116 HP more power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 157 NM more than Lexus RX. Thanks to more power BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 12.2 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X5 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 760 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) | |
| BMW X5 2003 4.4 engine: The main problems with the N62 engine are related to malfunctions in the Valvetronic and VANOS systems. Fluctuating idle is usually caused by ignition coil failure, air leaks, MAF sensor problems or problems ... More about BMW X5 2003 4.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.68 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X5 is 7 cm shorter than the Lexus RX, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 is 3 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 | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Lexus RX, which means BMW X5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`700 | 2`380 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 9.4/10 | |
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