Lexus NX 2014 vs BMW X3 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Lexus NX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus NX engine produces 54 HP more power than BMW X3, but torque is 30 NM less than BMW X3. Thanks to more power Lexus NX reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 5.6 | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus NX consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus NX could require 630 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X3 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: | 280'000 km | 330'000 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 BMW X3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus GS | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X3 2010 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW X3 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.66 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus NX is 2 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus NX is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 501 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Lexus NX has 49 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus NX is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW X3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`359 | 2`300 | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 200 | 12 200 | |
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