Lexus NX 2021 vs BMW X3 2021
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Lexus NX is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X3 can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Lexus NX also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.4 - 2.5 (petrol, hybrid) | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and hybrid engines. BMW X3 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 - 275 HP | 184 - 360 HP | |
| Torque: | 227 - 430 NM | 300 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 - 8.7 seconds | 4.9 - 8.4 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 - 9.4 | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.68 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus NX is 5 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus NX is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 643 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1436 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Lexus NX has 93 litres more trunk space than the BMW X3. The BMW X3 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 X3 (by 164 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus NX is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means Lexus NX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`413 | ~ 2`511 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 31 800 | 40 600 | |
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