Lexus RX 1997 vs BMW X5 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.9 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: | 201 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 283 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 17 HP more power than BMW X5, but torque is 127 NM less than BMW X5. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 9.6 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 3.4 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 510 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 1140 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) | |
| BMW X5 2001 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW X5 2001 2.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.72 m | |
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Lexus RX is smaller. Lexus RX is 9 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1725 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Lexus RX has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Lexus RX has 24 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus RX (by 175 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW X5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`685 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3600 | |
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