BMW X5 vs Lexus RX
Verdict
At almost the same money, the BMW X5 asks RM469,800 against the Lexus RX at RM468,888, so the RM912 gap is not the decision. The BMW is the heavy hitter: 308 hp, 540 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds, plus a larger 650-litre boot. The Lexus counters with a 5-year warranty, RM754 road tax and a narrower 1,920 mm body. For Malaysia, this is speed and space against warranty length and annual tax.
Pick the BMW X5 if you want the harder-accelerating, bigger SUV and can live with the 2-year warranty and RM1,637 yearly road tax.
Pick the Lexus RX if warranty length, lower road tax and easier-to-place width matter more than the BMW's 5.4-second pace.
Key differences
- Power/torque: BMW X5 308 hp/540 Nm; Lexus RX 275 hp/430 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X5 5.4 s; Lexus RX 7.6 s
- Length/width/height: BMW X5 4,935/2,004/1,765 mm; Lexus RX 4,890/1,920/1,695 mm
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 2,975 mm; Lexus RX 2,850 mm
- Boot space: BMW X5 650 L; Lexus RX 612 L
- Warranty/road tax: BMW X5 2 years/RM1,637; Lexus RX 5 years/RM754
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 469,800 | RM 468,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,998 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Power | 308 hp✓ | 275 hp |
| Torque | 540 Nm✓ | 430 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 s✓ | 7.6 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,935 mm | 4,890 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,765 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Boot space | 650 L✓ | 612 L |
| Fuel tank | 83 L | 68 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,637 | 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.
X5
- Stronger 308 hp and 540 Nm outputs
- Quicker 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 650-litre boot
- Shorter 2-year warranty
- Higher RM1,637 yearly road tax
- Wider 2,004 mm body
RX
- Longer 5-year warranty
- Lower RM754 yearly road tax
- Narrower 1,920 mm body
- Slower 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 275 hp and 430 Nm outputs
- Smaller 612-litre boot
X5 vs RX FAQ
Is the BMW X5 or Lexus RX better?
The BMW X5 is better for performance and space, with 308 hp, 540 Nm, a 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time and 650 litres of boot space. The Lexus RX is stronger on warranty length and yearly road tax.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X5 costs RM912 more than the Lexus RX. At this level, the gap is tiny; the real differences are the BMW's stronger outputs and the Lexus' longer warranty and lower yearly road tax.
Which SUV is quicker?
The BMW X5 is clearly quicker. It does 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds, while the Lexus RX takes 7.6 seconds. The BMW also has 308 hp and 540 Nm, against 275 hp and 430 Nm.