BMW X6 2019 vs Lexus RX 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW X6) 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 RX) 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: | 400 HP | 294 HP | |
| Torque: | 760 NM | 358 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW X6 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X6 engine produces 106 HP more power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 402 NM more than Lexus RX. Thanks to more power BMW X6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 9.0 | |
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The BMW X6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X6 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that by driving the BMW X6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| BMW X6 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: | 216 mm (8.5 inches) | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X6 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: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X7 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Toyota Tacoma | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| BMW X6 is 7 cm shorter than the Lexus RX, 11 cm wider, while the height of BMW X6 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 553 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1530 litres | 1656 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW X6 has 27 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 126 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X6 is 1 metres more than that of the Lexus RX, which means BMW X6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`010 | 2`715 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 66 200 | 50 200 | |
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