BMW X5 2013 vs Lexus GX 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 450 HP | 296 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 438 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X5 engine produces 154 HP more power than Lexus GX, whereas torque is 212 NM more than Lexus GX. Thanks to more power BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 12.8 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X5 consumes 2.4 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 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 870 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: | 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: | 16 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.85 m | |
| BMW X5 is 1 cm shorter than the Lexus GX, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| 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`885 | 2`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 200 | 33 200 | |
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