Lexus NX 2014 vs BMW X3 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Hybrid | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Hybrid engines (Lexus NX) excel in urban environments with superior fuel efficiency and lower emissions during stop-and-go driving. Diesel engines (BMW X3), however, are more fuel-efficient on long highway trips and provide greater torque for towing and heavy loads. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus NX engine produces 29 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 170 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Lexus NX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 5.6 | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus NX consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| BMW X3 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) | 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: | 420'000 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 Lexus NX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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: | 476 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1520 litres | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Lexus NX has 74 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus NX is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW X3, which means Lexus NX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`334 | 2`300 | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 200 | 12 200 | |
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