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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Lexus NX comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 292 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 46,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Lexus NX?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs Lexus NX: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Lexus NX

4.8 (11 Reviews)
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 3 Series Touring is slightly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Lexus NX costs 46,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,971 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Lexus NX with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 97 km, about 25 km more than the Lexus NX.

NX

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 292 HP. That’s roughly 238 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Lexus NX takes 6.4 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

3 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is marginally lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries barely more – 520 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £41,100
3 Series Touring

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 91 - 97 km
BMW 3 Series Touring
Lexus NX

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW 3 Series Touring

The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.

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Lexus NX

The Lexus NX wraps striking, chiseled styling around a cabin that feels more crafted living room than utility vehicle, with soft materials and user-friendly tech that give it genuine premium cachet. On the road it's composed and quietly confident, trading sporty pretensions for a refined, easygoing personality that will suit buyers who want luxury without fuss — with a little Lexus flair to make daily commutes feel special.

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BMW 3 Series Touring
Lexus NX

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
Price
46,000 - 64,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
72 km
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
57 - 233 g/km
co2
65 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,065 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,713 mm
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,448 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,420 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
475 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
200 - 292 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
225 - 230 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
147 - 215 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lexus
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