Lexus RX 2016 vs BMW X5 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RX engine produces 6 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 10.1 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that by driving the Lexus RX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 222 mm (8.7 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: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Toyota Tacoma | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW X5 2010 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.78 m | |
| Lexus RX is 3 cm longer than the BMW X5, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 553 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1750 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus RX has 67 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. This could mean that the Lexus RX uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 1 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Lexus RX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`575 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 27 000 | 13 000 | |
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