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BMW XM vs Lexus RX comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 371 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Lexus RX?

BMW XM vs Lexus RX: Key differences

BMW XM

  • considerably more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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Lexus RX

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

XM

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Lexus RX is clearly cheaper – starting at 63,300 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 52,842 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RX uses 3.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW XM with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW XM offers slightly more range – reaching up to 80 km, about 13 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 XM offers considerably more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 371 HP. That’s roughly 377 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Lexus RX takes 6.2 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

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

XM

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW XM offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RX is visibly lighter – 2,040 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 655 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW XM offers a bit more boot space – 527 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 66 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RX carries moderately more – 620 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW XM is decisively ahead 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 £116,100
XM

BMW XM

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 476 - 748 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 78 - 80 km
BMW XM
Lexus RX

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW XM

The BMW XM is an unapologetically bold flagship that fuses brash, hyper-styled presence with the kind of luxury that commands attention wherever it goes. Inside it's a leather-clad showpiece loaded with modern tech and a driving personality that blends theatrical muscle with refined grand-tourer composure—ideal for buyers who want drama and comfort in equal measure.

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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 XM
Lexus RX

Costs and Consumption

Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
67 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
75 - 183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
461 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
575 - 620 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
551 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lexus
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