Lexus GX 2013 vs BMW X5 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 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 chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 296 HP | 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 438 NM | 740 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GX engine produces 85 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 302 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Lexus GX reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.8 | 6.7 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GX consumes 6.1 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 915 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1370 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: | 206 mm (8.1 inches) | 209 mm (8.2 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 300'000 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: | 19 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus GS, Toyota Tundra | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW X5 2013 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW X5 2013 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.76 m | |
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Lexus GX is smaller, but higher. Lexus GX and BMW X5 are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 621 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 621 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1832 litres | 1870 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 38 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.7 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`990 | 2`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 33 200 | 27 200 | |
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