Lexus GX 2002 vs BMW X5 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus GX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW X5) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 434 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| Lexus GX engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW X5, but torque is 66 NM less than BMW X5. Despite the higher power, Lexus GX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.7 | 9.4 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GX consumes 5.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GX could require 795 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 1160 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: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus GX 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: | 700'000 km | 480'000 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: | 14 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus LX | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW X5 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. | |||
| BMW X5 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW X5 2003 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.72 m | |
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Lexus GX is larger. Lexus GX is 22 cm longer than the BMW X5, 7 cm wider, while the height of Lexus GX is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1238 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2513 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Lexus GX has more luggage capacity. Lexus GX has 773 litres more trunk space than the BMW X5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus GX (by 963 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GX is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW X5, which means Lexus GX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`800 | 2`695 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 5000 | |
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