Lexus RX 2016 vs BMW X5 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus RX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW X5) 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 | 400 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 760 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RX engine produces 162 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 410 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.2 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RX could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| BMW X5 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 214 mm (8.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 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 | 390'000 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 X5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Lexus NX | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6, BMW X7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.75 m | |
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Lexus RX is smaller. Lexus RX is 3 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 553 litres | 645 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. Lexus RX has 92 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 3`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 27 000 | 53 600 | |
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