2016 BMW X3 vs 2016 Lexus NX - The Car Connection

2016 BMW X3

2016 Lexus NX

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AWD 4-Door xDrive28d

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X3 AWD 4-Door xDrive28d	27	34	$39,555	$42,450
X3 AWD 4-Door xDrive28i	21	28	$38,175	$40,950
X3 AWD 4-Door xDrive35i	19	27	$43,555	$46,800
X3 RWD 4-Door sDrive28i	21	28	$36,335	$38,950

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AWD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
NX 200t AWD 4-Door	22	28	$34,001	$36,365
NX 200t AWD 4-Door F Sport	22	28	$35,965	$38,465
NX 200t FWD 4-Door	22	28	$32,692	$34,965
NX 200t FWD 4-Door F Sport	22	28	$34,656	$37,065

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,555

$34,001

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$42,450

$36,365

Monthly Payment Estimate

$708 / month

$606 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The stylish 2016 BMW X3 skips the ruggedness thing entirely and instead succeeds in being one of the sportiest and tech-loaded yet fuel-efficient compact crossovers.

Striking styling and a turbocharged engine are only the opening acts for a remarkably well-rounded family of 2016 Lexus NX compact luxury crossover models.

TCC Likes

Nicely sculpted exterior
Warm, finely detailed cabin
Fuel-efficient powertrains, new diesel option

Hybrid and turbo models
Edgy, truly standout styling
Lexus reputation and resale value

TCC Dislikes

Pricey options
Start-stop should be smoother
Noisy idle (28i)

Not as smooth/quiet as the RX
Remote Touch, and its mouse controller
Road noise with sportier tire/wheel combos

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

36.1

Front Leg Room (in)

39.9

42.8

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

38.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.7

38.2

Front Hip Room (in)

55.1

Second Hip Room (in)

53.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

71.6

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.9

Length, Overall (in)

183.8

182.3

Height, Overall (in)

66.1

64.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.4

62.2

Wheelbase (in)

110.6

104.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.1

73.6

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

62.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

27.6

17.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

63.3

54.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

27.6

17.7

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.9

11.7

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.7

15.9

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.8

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P225/65HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P225/65HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4230

4050

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Engine

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

180 @ 4000

235 @ 4800

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Diesel Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

280 @ 1750

258 @ 1650

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.08

3.89

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.42

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

4.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

1.90

Trans Order Code

205

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.61

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

3.30

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Body Style

Sports Activity Vehicle

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

BMW X3

Lexus NX 200t

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.9

7.3

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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