BMW X7 2018 vs Lexus LX 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 462 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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BMW X7 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X7 engine produces 190 HP more power than Lexus LX, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW X7 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 9.5 | |
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The Lexus LX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X7 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus LX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X7 could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| Lexus LX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 221 mm (8.7 inches) | 225 mm (8.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5 | Used also on Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X7 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW X7 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.15 m | 5.07 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.81 m | 1.91 m | |
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BMW X7 is larger, but lower. BMW X7 is 9 cm longer than the Lexus LX, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW X7 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 326 litres | 701 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2120 litres | 1267 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW X7 has 375 litres less trunk space than the Lexus LX. This could mean that the BMW X7 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X7 (by 853 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X7 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Lexus LX, which means BMW X7 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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): | 3`255 | 3`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 93 400 | no data | |
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