Lexus RX 2019 vs BMW X5 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 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: | 294 HP | 400 HP | |
| Torque: | 358 NM | 760 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RX engine produces 106 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 402 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.2 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | 214 mm (8.4 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Toyota Tacoma | 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: | 5.00 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.75 m | |
| Lexus RX is 8 cm longer than the BMW X5, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 553 litres | 645 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1656 litres | no data | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus RX has 92 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: | 11.6 meters | 12.6 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`715 | 3`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 53 000 | 53 800 | |
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