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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Lexus RX - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (727 HP vs 371 HP), boot space and price (52500 £ vs 63500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Lexus RX?

BMW 5 Series Touring

Lexus RX

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

5 Series Touring

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 5 Series Touring has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 52500 £, while the Lexus RX costs 63500 £. That’s a price difference of around 10972 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Lexus RX manages with 1.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Touring with 2.30 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 98 km, about 30 km more than the Lexus RX.

RX

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 5 Series Touring has a convincingly edge – offering 727 HP compared to 371 HP. That’s roughly 356 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Lexus RX takes 6.20 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Lexus RX tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Touring pulls clearly stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 551 Nm. That’s about 449 Nm difference.

5 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is to a small extent lighter – 1850 kg compared to 2040 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers slightly more room – 570 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 109 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs barely noticeable better – up to 1700 L, which is about 22 L more than the Lexus RX.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 620 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW 5 Series Touring proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 5 Series Touring is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £52,500
5 Series Touring

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 6.1 L
  • Electric Range : 66 - 98 km
BMW 5 Series Touring
Lexus RX

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BMW 5 Series Touring

The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.

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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 5 Series Touring
Lexus RX

Costs and Consumption

Price
52500 - 125500 £
Price
63500 - 84700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
66 - 98 km
Electric Range
68 km
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
25 - 182 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 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
1850 - 2550 kg
Curb weight
2040 - 2185 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
461 L
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Length
4890 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Width
1920 mm
Height
1515 - 1516 mm
Height
1695 mm
Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1678 L
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
575 - 620 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, 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
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
250 - 371 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
Torque
551 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
184 - 273 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
2393 - 2487 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lexus
What drivetrain options does the BMW 5 Series Touring have?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.