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BMW X5 vs Lexus RX – Which model is better for everyday use?

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: BMW X5 or Lexus RX?

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

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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 RX has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 63500 £, while the BMW X5 costs 77100 £. That’s a price difference of around 13543 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Lexus RX manages with 1.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the BMW X5 with 3 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.

As for range, the BMW X5 performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 105 km, about 37 km more than the Lexus RX.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X5 has a significantly edge – offering 625 HP compared to 371 HP. That’s roughly 254 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Lexus RX takes 6.20 s. That’s about 2.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X5 performs to a small extent 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 X5 pulls evident stronger with 750 Nm compared to 551 Nm. That’s about 199 Nm difference.

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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, Lexus RX is slight lighter – 2040 kg compared to 2240 kg. The difference is around 200 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X5 offers clearly perceptible more room – 650 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 189 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X5 performs somewhat better – up to 1870 L, which is about 192 L more than the Lexus RX.

When it comes to payload, BMW X5 a bit takes the win – 705 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW X5 proves to be won narrowly and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW X5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £77,100
X5 @ BMW Group Press

BMW X5

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 298 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12.8 L
  • Electric Range : 105 km

BMW X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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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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Costs and Consumption

Price
77100 - 143500 £
Price
63500 - 84700 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
68 km
Battery Capacity
25.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
25 - 182 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 65 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2240 - 2495 kg
Curb weight
2040 - 2185 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
461 L
Length
4935 - 4948 mm
Length
4890 mm
Width
2004 - 2015 mm
Width
1920 mm
Height
1755 - 1765 mm
Height
1695 mm
Max trunk capacity
1720 - 1870 L
Max trunk capacity
1678 L
Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
575 - 620 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
250 - 371 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
551 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
184 - 273 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
2393 - 2487 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lexus
Is the BMW X5 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW X5 is available as 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.