Lexus RX 2022 vs BMW X5 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 275 HP | 400 HP | |
| Torque: | 430 NM | 760 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
| Lexus RX engine produces 125 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 330 NM less than BMW X5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.2 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 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: | 208 mm (8.2 inches) | 214 mm (8.4 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 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, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 838 litres | 645 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1308 litres | no data | |
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Lexus RX has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Lexus RX has 193 litres more trunk space than the BMW X5. The BMW X5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.8 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`479 | 3`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 60 600 | 51 200 | |
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