BMW iX3 vs Lexus RZ – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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.

Lexus RZ has a noticeably advantage in terms of price – it starts at 47600 £, while the BMW iX3 costs 59100 £. That’s a price difference of around 11409 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Lexus RZ: with 14.90 kWh per 100 km, it’s minimal more efficient than the BMW iX3 with 15.10 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.20 kWh.

As for range, the BMW iX3 performs markedly better – achieving up to 805 km, about 376 km more than the Lexus RZ.

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 iX3 has a noticeably edge – offering 469 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW iX3 is hardly any quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Lexus RZ takes 5.30 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW iX3 performs distinctly better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Lexus RZ tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW iX3 pulls visibly stronger with 645 Nm compared to 432 Nm. That’s about 213 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Lexus RZ is clearly lighter – 1955 kg compared to 2360 kg. The difference is around 405 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lexus RZ offers slight more room – 522 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 2 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW iX3 performs slightly better – up to 1750 L, which is about 235 L more than the Lexus RZ.

When it comes to payload, Lexus RZ clearly takes the win – 685 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Our conclusion: The BMW iX3 proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, BMW iX3 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.