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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Lexus RX comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 371 HP), boot space and price (52,500 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Lexus RX?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs Lexus RX: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • markedly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • a bit more trunk space

Lexus RX

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

5 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 5 Series Touring is markedly cheaper – starting at 52,500 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,758 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Lexus RX with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers visibly more range – reaching up to 98 km, about 31 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 offers considerably more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 371 HP. That’s roughly 356 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Lexus RX takes 6.2 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 551 Nm. That’s about 449 Nm more.

5 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 5 Series Touring is a bit lighter – 1,850 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers a bit more boot space – 570 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 109 L.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 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 £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/100km
  • Electric Range : 65 - 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
52,500 - 126,200 £
Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
67 km
Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
75 - 183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
461 L
Length
5,060 mm
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
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
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
207 - 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
-
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
551 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lexus
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