Lexus GX 2013 vs BMW X5 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 296 HP | 450 HP | |
| Torque: | 438 NM | 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 5 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GX engine produces 154 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 212 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Lexus GX reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.8 | 10.4 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GX consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 18 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus GS, Toyota Tundra | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | |
| 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: | 4.88 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.76 m | |
| Lexus GX is 1 cm longer than the BMW X5, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GX is 8 cm higher. | |||
| 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`885 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 33 200 | 29 200 | |
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