BMW X3 vs Lexus RX

Last Updated: October 17, 2026

BMW X3 price starts at Rs. 78.20 Lakh, which is Rs. 11.79 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Lexus RX, priced at Rs. 89.99 Lakh. On the performance front, the X3 uses a 1995cc engine producing 194bhp@4000rpm and the RX a 2393cc engine producing 268bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the X3 and RX, the X3 is the better pick for affordability, while the RX stands out for performance.

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X3 vs RX Comparison Summary

Specification BMW X3Lexus RX
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 78.20 LakhRs. 89.99 Lakh
Mileage 17.86 kmplNot Available
Engine 1995 cc2393 cc
Max power 194bhp@4000rpm268bhp@6000rpm
Top speed Not Available210 Km/h

X3 vs RX Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW X3 xDrive 20d M SportLexus RX 500h F SPORT Lexus Premium System
Rating
1 review
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Brand Name BMW Lexus
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 78.20 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. To Be Announced Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1995 cc 2393 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 194bhp@4000rpm 268bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 6-Speed AT
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
BMW X3 Colors
Lexus RX Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 17.86 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 245/50 R19 235/50 R21
Boot Space Not Available 505 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 1,51,274 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Insurance X3 Insurance RX Insurance
Brochure
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1995 cc
2393 cc
Battery Type
Not Available
Nickel-Metal Hydride
Engine Type
2.0L Diesel
2.4L in-line Twin Cam Turbocharger (T24A
Motor Power
Not Available
85.82bhp kW
Engine Displacement
1995 cc
2393 cc
Motor Type
Not Available
Permanent magnet
Max Power
194bhp@4000rpm
268bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
400Nm@1500-2750rpm
460Nm@2000-3000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
6-Speed AT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
D-4ST
Kerb Weight
Not Available
2100-2140 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
0-100 kmph
7.7 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
65 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
210 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
17.86 Kmpl
Not Available
Secondary Fuel Type
Not Available
Electric(Battery)

Alloy Wheel Size Front
19
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
19
Not Available
Shock Absorbers Type
Not Available
Gas-filled shock absorbers,Stabilizer bar
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Suspension Front
Air suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Air suspension
Multi-link suspension
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated discs
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.5 m
Tyre Size
245/50 R19
235/50 R21
Tyre Type
Not Available
Tubeless,Radial

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Automatic anti-glare mirror ( Electro chromatic ), Optitron meters, Color TFT multi-information display, Color Head-up Display; touch tracing operation, Vanity mirrors and lamps, Multi-Color ambient illumination, Lexus Climate Concierge, Exclusive front seats, trim, dimpled leather steering wheel, dimpled leather shift knob, meters, aluminum pedals and footrest, and scuff plates
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Lighting
Not Available
DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light
Leather Seats
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
505 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
LED turn signal lamps, Windshield green glass; UV-cut function, acoustic glass, Front door window glass; Green glass, UV-cut function, acoustic glass, water-repellent glass, Rear door, rear quarter window and back door glass; Green glass, UV-cut function, Panoramic roof; power sunshade, one-touch mode with jam protection system, Door mirrors:- Heater, Infrared, Door handles: e-latch system, foot area illumination, door handle illumination, Exclusive seamless grille and side grille, Exclusive rear lower bumper, rear bumper molding, rocker molding, front fender emblems, door window frame molding, aluminum wheels and tires
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Powered
Not Available
Boot Opening
Hands-Free
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Headlamp Washers
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fin
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4708*1891*1676 mm3
4890*1920*1695 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
2750 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
Not Available
Audio - Mark Levinson with 15 Speaker & Sub-woofer
Connectivity
Android Auto
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Auto air conditioning system: 3-zone independent temperature controls, clean air filter with pollen and odor removal function, fresh air automatic switching system with exhaust gas detection function, nanoeX, Luggage space: one touch roll-up tonneau cover, steering wheel control touch switches, Hybrid Sequential Shift Matic, Drive mode select, Trail mode, Position memory switches (Front seats); 3-memory, Inside door handles; e-latch system, Panoramic view Monitor, Dynamic rear Wheel Steering, Connected technology, USB ports; 2 Type C (Instrument panel), 1 Type A and 1 Type C (Front console box), 2 Type C (Console rear end), 8-way power front seats with 2-way power lumbar support and driver’s seat, up/down/forward/backward headrest adjustment, Rear Seat Adjuster, Reclining Power, Power folding rear seats
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
14-inch EMV (Electro Multi-Vision) touch display; Apple CarPlay and Wired Android Auto compatible, Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound System; 21 speakers, Clari-Fi,QLS
Smart Entry
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
3 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
No of Speakers
15
9
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Not Available
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Not Available
LED turn signal lamps, Windshield green glass; UV-cut function, acoustic glass, Front door window glass; Green glass, UV-cut function, acoustic glass, water-repellent glass, Rear door, rear quarter window and back door glass; Green glass, UV-cut function, Panoramic roof; power sunshade, one-touch mode with jam protection system, Door mirrors:- Heater, Infrared, Door handles: e-latch system, foot area illumination, door handle illumination, Exclusive seamless grille and side grille, Exclusive rear lower bumper, rear bumper molding, rocker molding, front fender emblems, door window frame molding, aluminum wheels and tires
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14.9 inch
14 Inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Front
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Not Available
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Driver
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
Driver and Passenger
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Front
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lights Rear
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
10
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
EPB (Electric Parking Brake) with Brake hold, Lexus Safety System + 3, Pre collision System (PCS) Vehicle detection with braking - Stationary / Preceding Vehicle only, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control Full Speed range, Lane Tracing Assist ( LTA), Lane Departure Alert ( LDA), Adaptive High-beam System(AHS), Automatic High Beam ( AHB), SEA (Safe Exit Assist) with door opening control, SRS airbag system, CRS (child Restraint system) top tether anchors (outboard rear seats)
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Lane Watch Camera
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Both
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Remote Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Yes
Not Available
E Manual
Yes
Not Available
Digital Car Key
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
Not Available
2750
rearTread
Not Available
1695 mm

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW X3
  • New face and grill that looks sporty and not too polarizing
  • Flush fitting door handles are a nice touch
  • Interiors are a complete refresh with premium touches like a crystal knob for the iDrive controller
  • Large 14-inch touch screen + 15-speaker sound and three zone climate control
  • Multiple airbags + ADAS and 360 degree camera are part of a strong safety suite
  • Diesel and petrol engine options
BMW X3
  • None to speak of
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BMW X3 Vs Lexus RX FAQs

Which car is cheaper BMW X3 vs Lexus RX?
The BMW X3 is cheaper than Lexus RX by ₹11.79 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW X3 vs Lexus RX?
For the xDrive 20d M Sport version, 1995 cc Diesel engine of X3 produces 194bhp@4000rpm of power and 400Nm@1500-2750rpm of torque. Whereas for the 500h F SPORT Lexus Premium System version, 2393 cc Petrol engine of RX produces 268bhp@6000rpm of power and 460Nm@2000-3000rpm of torque

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