BMW X5 vs Lexus RX (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$20,075

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

X5 xDrive40i AWD vs RX 350 FWD
Measure	X5	RX	Winner
MSRP + destination	$72,050	$51,975	RX
Horsepower	375 hp	275 hp	X5
Torque	398 lb-ft	317 lb-ft	X5
MPG combined	25 mpg	25 mpg	About the same
Cargo, max	72.3 cu ft	46.2 cu ft	X5
Cargo, seats up	33.9 cu ft	29.6 cu ft	X5
Rear legroom	37.4 in	37.4 in	About the same
Front legroom	39.8 in	41.1 in	RX
Length	194.2 in	192.5 in	Not scored
Width	78.9 in	75.6 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,998 lb to 5,732 lb	4,310 lb	N/A
Towing	6,603 lb to 7,200 lb	3,500 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	N/A	8.1 in	N/A
0-60 mph	5.2 s tested	6.9 s estimate	X5
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

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
X5 xDrive40i AWD $70,600	RX RX 450h+ Luxury AWD $71,860	$1,260
RX 350 FWD $51,225	X5 sDrive40i RWD $68,300	$17,075

X5 sDrive40i RWD vs RX RX 350h AWD
Measure	X5	RX	Winner
MSRP + destination	$69,750	$54,275	RX
Horsepower	375 hp	246 hp	X5
Torque	398 lb-ft	233 lb-ft	X5
MPG combined	25 mpg	36 mpg	RX
Cargo, max	72.3 cu ft	46.2 cu ft	X5
Cargo, seats up	33.9 cu ft	29.6 cu ft	X5
Rear legroom	37.4 in	37.4 in	About the same
Front legroom	39.8 in	41.1 in	RX
Towing	7,200 lb	3,500 lb	X5
Seats	5	5	About the same
0-60 mph	5.3 s tested	7.4 s tested	X5
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

X5 wins 6 of 12 measures.

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

RX costs $20,075 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: X5 wins.

RX wins if Space weight is 0 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.