Lexus NX 2014 vs BMW X4 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus NX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW X4) 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: | 238 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Lexus NX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus NX engine produces 48 HP more power than BMW X4, but torque is 50 NM less than BMW X4. Thanks to more power Lexus NX reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 5.2 | |
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The BMW X4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus NX consumes 4.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus NX could require 690 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| BMW X4 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: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 204 mm (8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X4 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 X4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 12 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 X3, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X4 2014 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW X4 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus NX is 4 cm shorter than the BMW X4, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus NX is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 501 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1400 litres | |
| Lexus NX has 1 litres more trunk space than the BMW X4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus NX (by 200 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus NX is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW X4, which means Lexus NX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`359 | 2`335 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 000 | 19 600 | |
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