BMW iX vs Lexus RX
Verdict
These are both five-seat CBU executive SUVs with AWD, but they split sharply by powertrain. The BMW iX costs RM425,800, RM43,088 less than the RM468,888 Lexus RX, yet its dual-motor EV setup makes 402 hp and does 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds. The Lexus answers with a 2.4-litre petrol powertrain, a larger 612-litre boot and a five-year warranty against the BMW’s two. The iX is bigger outside and has 692 km EV range; the RX is the easier long-distance petrol choice.
Pick the BMW iX if you want the quicker SUV, a 692 km EV range and the larger road footprint for less money.
Pick the Lexus RX if you want petrol refuelling, the bigger boot and the longer five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX RM425,800; Lexus RX RM468,888
- Powertrain: BMW iX dual-motor electric; Lexus RX 2,393 cc petrol
- Power: BMW iX 402 hp; Lexus RX 275 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BMW iX 5.1 s; Lexus RX 7.6 s
- Boot space: BMW iX 500 L; Lexus RX 612 L
- Warranty: BMW iX 2 years; Lexus RX 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 425,800✓ | RM 468,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Dual motor | 2,393 cc |
| Power | 402 hp✓ | 275 hp |
| Torque | — | 430 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.1 s✓ | 7.6 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 100.6 kWh | — |
| EV range | 692 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,965 mm | 4,890 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Boot space | 500 L | 612 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 68 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 545✓ | RM 754 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
iX
- Quicker 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- 692 km EV range
- Longer 3,000 mm wheelbase
- Smaller 500-litre boot
- Shorter two-year warranty
- Charging needs planning versus petrol refuelling
RX
- Larger 612-litre boot
- Longer five-year warranty
- 68-litre fuel tank for petrol touring
- RM43,088 higher price
- Slower 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Less power at 275 hp
iX vs RX FAQ
Is the BMW iX or Lexus RX better?
The BMW iX is better for performance and EV range, with 402 hp and a 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time. The Lexus RX is better if boot space, petrol refuelling and warranty cover matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus RX is RM43,088 dearer than the BMW iX. The RX asks more money but brings a 612-litre boot and five-year warranty; the iX counters with more power and quicker acceleration.
Which has more boot space?
The Lexus RX has the larger boot at 612 litres, compared with 500 litres in the BMW iX. If luggage room is the deciding metric, the RX has a clear 112-litre advantage.