Lexus LX 2015 vs BMW X7 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.5 Diesel | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 462 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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BMW X7 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus LX engine produces 190 HP less power than BMW X7, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Lexus LX reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 11.4 | |
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The Lexus LX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LX consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X7, which means that by driving the Lexus LX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 720 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: | 225 mm (8.9 inches) | 221 mm (8.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Land Cruiser | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5 | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 5.07 m | 5.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.98 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.91 m | 1.81 m | |
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Lexus LX is smaller, but higher. Lexus LX is 9 cm shorter than the BMW X7, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LX is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 701 litres | 326 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1267 litres | 2120 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Lexus LX has 375 litres more trunk space than the BMW X7. The BMW X7 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 BMW X7 (by 853 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LX is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW X7, which means Lexus LX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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): | 3`350 | 3`255 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 93 200 | |
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