Lexus RX 2019 vs BMW X3 2017
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| 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 RX 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 RX also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.5 (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: | 238 - 313 HP | 184 - 382 HP | |
| Torque: | 335 - 370 NM | 290 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 - 9.5 seconds | 4.8 - 8.3 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 - 9.0 | 5.4 - 10.2 | |
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Lexus RX petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW X3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 205 - 208 mm (8.1 - 8.2 inches) | 204 mm (8 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.68 m | |
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Lexus RX is larger. Lexus RX is 20 cm longer than the BMW X3, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus RX is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 553 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1656 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Lexus RX has 3 litres more trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus RX (by 56 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means Lexus RX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`633 | ~ 2`486 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 53 000 | 29 800 | |
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