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: | 290 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 363 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
| Lexus RX engine produces 16 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 37 NM less than BMW X5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 10.1 | |
| Lexus RX consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1020 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) | 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: | 5.00 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.78 m | |
| Lexus RX is 14 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): | no data | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 27 000 | 13 000 | |
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