BMW X3 vs Lexus RX (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,625
- X3: $1,625 cheaper, 9 hp more.
- RX: 7 mpg better, 0.9 in more front legroom.
- X3 wins 7 of 12 measures.
| Measure | X3 | RX | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $52,650 | $54,275 | X3 |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 246 hp | X3 |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 233 lb-ft | X3 |
| MPG combined | 29 mpg | 36 mpg | RX |
| Cargo, max | 67.1 cu ft | 46.2 cu ft | X3 |
| Cargo, seats up | 31.5 cu ft | 29.6 cu ft | X3 |
| Rear legroom | N/A | 37.4 in | N/A |
| Front legroom | 40.2 in | 41.1 in | RX |
| Length | 187.2 in | 192.5 in | Not scored |
| Width | 75.6 in | 75.6 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,176 lb | 4,480 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 4,001 lb | 3,500 lb | X3 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | 8.2 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 6.4 s estimate | 7.4 s tested | X3 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| X3 30 xDrive $51,300 | RX 350 FWD $51,225 | $75 |
| RX RX 350h AWD $53,525 | X3 30 xDrive $51,300 | $2,225 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | X3 | RX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $52,650 | $54,275 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,324 | $1,067 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,945 | $6,400 |
| Total, 6 years | $60,595 | $60,675 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: X3 wins.
RX wins if Space weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | X3 | 3% |
| MPG | RX | 19% |
| Power | X3 | 4% |
| Space | X3 | 31% |
| Towing | X3 | 13% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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