Lexus RX (2004 – 2008) vs BMW X3 (2004 – 2007): specs compared
The Lexus RX is the more powerful of the two, with up to 272 hp against 231 hp. The BMW X3 has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 200 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.2 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,630 kg against 1,810 kg. At 4,740 mm, the Lexus RX is 84 mm longer than the BMW X3.
| Specification |
Lexus
RX
2004 – 2008
|
BMW
X3
2004 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2008 | 2004 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Hybrid | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 204 – 275 hp | 150 – 231 hp |
| Torque | 283 – 342 Nm | 200 – 500 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 – 9.0 s | 7.4 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 200 km/h | 198 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 – 12.2 L/100 km | 7.2 – 12.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 4,656 mm |
| Width | 1,839 – 1,840 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,679 – 1,680 mm | 1,674 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,794 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,810 – 2,040 kg | 1,630 – 1,925 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.