Lexus RX 2016 vs BMW X3 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 360 HP | |
| Torque: | 363 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
| Lexus RX engine produces 60 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 137 NM less than BMW X3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 8.4 | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RX could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 204 mm (8 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 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 Lexus RX engine could be longer. | |||
| 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 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 4 sērija, BMW X4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW X3 2017 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW X3 2017 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.68 m | |
| Lexus RX is 17 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 |
no data | 1600 litres | |
| Lexus RX has 3 litres more trunk space than the BMW X3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW X3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`455 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 30 000 | 29 000 | |
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