The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15) vs. BMW X5 4.8i Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 60,000

€ 69,500

€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus RX 450h is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the BMW X5 4.8i.
Lexus RX 450h
BMW X5 4.8i
66.3
74.2
83.5
68.5
76.1
86.5
74.2 in
Width
76.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
66.3 in
Height
68.5 in
107.9
187.8
115.5
191.1
187.8 in
Length
191.1 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RX 450h
BMW X5 4.8i
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4806 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6140 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.23 %

General
Lexus RX 450h
BMW X5 4.8i
AL1
Generation
E70
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus RX 450h
BMW X5 4.8i
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
295 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
350 hp
at 6300 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
295 hp
350 hp
BMW X5 4.8i
No data
Max. Torque
350 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
lb‑ft
350 lb‑ft
BMW X5 4.8i
Performance
Lexus RX 450h
BMW X5 4.8i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 450h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 4.8i
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16.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
16.33 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
BMW X5 4.8i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 450h
BMW X5 4.8i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
37 mpg
20 mpg
BMW X5 4.8i
36 mpg
city
14 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
641 mi
Range
440 mi
Lexus RX 450h
641 mi
440 mi
BMW X5 4.8i
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
227.4 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
119.4 kWh
227.4 kWh
BMW X5 4.8i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 450h
BMW X5 4.8i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft











44.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.6 cu ft