2024 BMW X3 vs. 2024 Lexus NX 350h Review

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2024 BMW
X3

MSRP*: $46,900 to $61,900
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2024 Lexus
NX 350h

MSRP*: $43,465 to $49,605
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MPG - City 21 - 23 MPG 41 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 62.7 ft3 46.9 ft3
Engine
  • 248-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 382-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 240-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 248 - 382 hp 240 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 185.9 in 183.5 in
Exterior Width 74.4 - 74.7 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 36.4 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 41.1 in
Rear 39.1 in
Front 37.1 - 38.3 in
Rear 38.1 - 38.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The BMW X3 offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Lexus NX 350h. The BMW X3 will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Lexus NX 350h.

Convenience
The Lexus NX 350h requires fewer stops at the gas station than the BMW X3, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The BMW X3 is somewhat more expensive than the Lexus NX 350h.

Dimensions
The BMW X3 is a little wider than the Lexus NX 350h, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the BMW X3 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Lexus NX 350h.

Handling
The BMW X3 has the same turning radius as the Lexus NX 350h, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The BMW X3 has a little more horsepower than the Lexus NX 350h.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the BMW X3 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Lexus NX 350h.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the BMW X3 and the Lexus NX 350h. With the BMW X3, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Lexus NX 350h.