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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Lexus RX - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (550 HP vs 371 HP), boot space and price (41100 £ vs 63500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Lexus RX?

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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Lexus RX

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

3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW 3 Series Touring has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41100 £, while the Lexus RX costs 63500 £. That’s a price difference of around 22457 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Lexus RX manages with 1.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.50 L. The difference is about 1.40 L per 100 km.

As for range, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 97 km, about 29 km more than the Lexus RX.

RX @ Lexus / Toyota Motor Corporation

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring has a evident edge – offering 550 HP compared to 371 HP. That’s roughly 179 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Lexus RX takes 6.20 s. That’s about 2.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs distinct better – reaching 300 km/h, while the Lexus RX tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls noticeable stronger with 700 Nm compared to 551 Nm. That’s about 149 Nm difference.

3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is noticeable lighter – 1650 kg compared to 2040 kg. The difference is around 390 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers minimal more room – 500 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 39 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Lexus RX performs slightly better – up to 1678 L, which is about 168 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

When it comes to payload, Lexus RX a bit takes the win – 620 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW 3 Series Touring shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £41,100
3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

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 - 550 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.5 L
  • Electric Range : 91 - 97 km
BMW 3 Series Touring
Lexus RX

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BMW 3 Series Touring

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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 RX

The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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BMW 3 Series Touring
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Costs and Consumption

Price
41100 - 131100 £
Price
63500 - 84700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
68 km
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
57 - 238 g/km
co2
25 - 182 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 65 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
Curb weight
2040 - 2185 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
461 L
Length
4713 - 4801 mm
Length
4890 mm
Width
1827 - 1918 mm
Width
1920 mm
Height
1440 - 1448 mm
Height
1695 mm
Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
Max trunk capacity
1678 L
Payload
405 - 520 kg
Payload
575 - 620 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, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 550 HP
Power HP
250 - 371 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
213 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
551 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 405 kW
Power kW
184 - 273 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
2393 - 2487 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lexus
Is the BMW 3 Series Touring offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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