BMW X5 2013 vs Lexus RX 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 450 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X5 engine produces 212 HP more power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 300 NM more than Lexus RX. Thanks to more power BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 7.8 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X5 consumes 2.6 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 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Lexus RX 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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BMW X5 has 4x4: xDrive, based on an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the front-wheel drive (60% of the traction goes to the rear axle) | |||
| Ground clearance: | 209 mm (8.2 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 11 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 Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Lexus NX | |
| 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 | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| BMW X5 is 2 cm shorter than the Lexus RX, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | 553 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1870 litres | no data | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW X5 has 97 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`885 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 600 | 30 000 | |
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