BMW X3 vs Lexus GX 550

How does the BMW X3 stack up against the Lexus GX 550? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

BMW X3BMW X3
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Lexus GX 550Lexus GX 550
SpecBMW X3Lexus GX 550
Horsepower (max)463 hp349 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)4.6 s6.5 s
Top speed250 km/h195 km/h
Variants62
Body styleMid-size SUVBody-on-frame luxury SUV
GenerationG45J250
Production2024 – present2024 – present
Length4,755 mm4,950 mm
Width1,920 mm1,980 mm
Height1,660 mm1,865 mm
Wheelbase2,865 mm2,850 mm

BMW X3 vs Lexus GX 550: common questions

Is the BMW X3 or Lexus GX 550 faster?
The BMW X3 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 4.4s versus the Lexus GX 550's 6.2s (0-100 km/h in 4.6s vs 6.5s).
Which has more horsepower, the BMW X3 or the Lexus GX 550?
The BMW X3 makes more power: 463 hp (345 kW) versus 349 hp (260 kW) for the Lexus GX 550.
Is the BMW X3 or Lexus GX 550 faster on top speed?
The BMW X3 has the higher top speed at 155 mph (250 km/h), versus 121 mph (195 km/h) for the Lexus GX 550.
What is the main difference between the BMW X3 and the Lexus GX 550?
The BMW X3 is a mid-size suv, while the Lexus GX 550 is a body-on-frame luxury suv. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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