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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
52500 - 125500 £
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Price
63500 - 84700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
66 - 98 km
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Electric Range
68 km
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Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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co2
25 - 182 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
55 - 65 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
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Curb weight
2040 - 2185 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
461 L
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Length
5060 - 5096 mm
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Length
4890 mm
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Width
1900 - 1970 mm
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Width
1920 mm
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Height
1515 - 1516 mm
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Height
1695 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
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Max trunk capacity
1678 L
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Payload
575 - 620 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
250 - 371 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
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Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
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Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
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Torque
551 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
184 - 273 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
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Engine capacity
2393 - 2487 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, G
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Lexus
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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.