2021 BMW X3 vs Lexus RX


Two exceptional luxury cars, one choice. You’re familiar with both the 2021 BMW X3 and the 2021 Lexus RX, so it’s a good idea to compare the two vehicles side by side to see which provides more for your Jackson and Clinton excursions. Let BMW of Jackson do the heavy lifting for Ridgeland and Madison, Mississippi, car shoppers like you and see which one you could be driving.


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BMW X3 vs Lexus RX Interior

Both the BMW X3 and the Lexus RX offer power-adjustable seats, but the X3 provides you with 14 ways to adjust your driver’s and passenger’s seats. Extra support comes in the 4-way lumbar support and 2-way power side bolsters that you can use to prop you up. In the X3 cabin, you can expect 41.1 inches of front headroom, while the RX provides you with 39.8 inches.

For your express comfort, the front and back seats in the BMW can be furnished with heat in three individual stages. The Lexus features similar seating functions in both the front and rear rows but there are no separate settings for the heat.

To adjust the temperatures in the X3, control how much or how little heat or ventilation flows from the automatic 3-zone climate control. If you get into the RX, you start out with a dual-zone climate control system and then must upgrade to the available three-zone automatic climate control system.

Quite a difference can be found between the BMW and Lexus cargo spaces. The X3 supplies you with 62.7 cubic feet when you fold the rear seats down. With the seats down in the RX, you are afforded 58.5 cubic feet.


BMW X3 vs Lexus RX Technology

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Although there are similarities as to what entertainment amenities may be included within your dashboard, size and quantity determine who bests the other. With the BMW, discover a standard Live Cockpit Plus with a 10.25-inch Central Information Display on the dash. A smaller 8-inch Lexus Multimedia System display comes standard in the Lexus. You also can use the unique and innovative available Gesture Control system in the Bimmer.

The Harman Kardon® Surround Sound System, available in the BMW, includes 16 speakers. One less speaker appears in the optional Mark Levinson® Premium Surround Sound Audio System in the Lexus.


2020 BMW X3

BMW X3 vs Lexus RX Safety

While both vehicles offer comprehensive standard safety systems like the BMW Active Driving Assistant and the Lexus Safety System+ 2.0, BMW floods you with more devices, especially for assistance in parking. Starting off, you receive Park Distance Control standard, then you can select the optional Parking Assistant Plus and Active Park Distance Control. With the Lexus, one available system, Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto Braking materializes in the car.
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BMW X3 vs Lexus RX Performance

First, the BMW gives you a choice between two engines, and the Lexus supplies you with one. The available X3 engine, the 3.0L BMW M TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder, generates 382 horsepower with 368 lb-ft of torque. It will reach 60 MPH in 4.4 pulsating seconds. Combine the xDrive, which stands for the AWD system, with the 2.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine, and you can achieve an EPA-estimated 23 City/29 Highway MPG.

If you choose the RX, the 3.5L V6 engine generates 295 horsepower with 268 lb-ft of torque. At its best, the SUV with FWD can race from 0-60 MPH in 7.7 seconds, which still thrills. It also can achieve an EPA-estimated 20 City/27 Highway MPG.


What is Your Top Choice? 2021 BMW X3 vs 2021 Lexus RX

A choice remains in your court near Jackson and Clinton between the 2021 BMW X3 and the 2021 Lexus RX. Are you ready to commit to your car? For extra assurance, arrange a test drive at BMW of Jackson, located near Ridgeland and Madison.


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