BMW X3 vs Lexus RZ – Which one offers the better deal?

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 hardly any advantage in terms of price – it starts at 47600 £, while the BMW X3 costs 51300 £. That’s a price difference of around 3609 £.

As for range, the Lexus RZ performs strongly better – achieving up to 429 km, about 341 km more than the BMW X3.

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 X3 has a clearly edge – offering 398 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 85 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is a touch quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Lexus RZ takes 5.30 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X3 performs clearly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Lexus RZ tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X3 pulls noticeably stronger with 670 Nm compared to 432 Nm. That’s about 238 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 BMW X3 is slight lighter – 1930 kg compared to 1955 kg. The difference is around 25 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X3 offers minimal more room – 570 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 48 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X3 performs somewhat better – up to 1700 L, which is about 185 L more than the Lexus RZ.

When it comes to payload, Lexus RZ a touch takes the win – 685 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Our conclusion: The BMW X3 proves to be performs better in the key areas and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, BMW X3 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.