BMW X5 2013 vs Lexus GX 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW X5) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus GX) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 381 HP | 296 HP | |
| Torque: | 740 NM | 438 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X5 engine produces 85 HP more power than Lexus GX, whereas torque is 302 NM more than Lexus GX. Thanks to more power BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 12.8 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X5 consumes 6.1 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 915 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 870 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 209 mm (8.2 inches) | 206 mm (8.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 630'000 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: | 17 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus GS, Toyota Tundra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW X5 2013 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.85 m | |
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BMW X5 is larger, but lower. BMW X5 and Lexus GX are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | 621 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 621 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 650 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1870 litres | 1832 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 38 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`900 | 2`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 600 | 33 200 | |
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