BMW X5 2007 vs Lexus GX 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.7 Petrol | |
| 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: | 235 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 434 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X5 engine produces 3 HP less power than Lexus GX, but torque is 86 NM more than Lexus GX. Despite less power, BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 14.7 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X5 consumes 6.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GX, which means that by driving the BMW X5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 990 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 222 mm (8.7 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 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: | 420'000 km | 700'000 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 GX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Used also on Lexus LX | |
| 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 2007 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 strong performance, the ... More about BMW X5 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.85 m | |
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BMW X5 is smaller. BMW X5 is 4 cm shorter than the Lexus GX, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X5 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 1238 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1750 litres | 2513 litres | |
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Lexus GX has more luggage space. BMW X5 has 618 litres less trunk space than the Lexus GX. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus GX (by 763 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Lexus GX, which means BMW X5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`755 | 2`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 12 800 | |
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