2021 BMW X3 vs 2021 Lexus NX - The Car Connection

2021 BMW X3

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M40i Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X3 M40i Sports Activity Vehicle	21	27	$53,140	$56,600
X3 sDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle	25	29	$40,490	$43,000
X3 xDrive30e Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$46,630	$49,600
X3 xDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle	23	29	$42,350	$45,000
X3 M Sports Activity Vehicle	14	19	$65,505	$69,900

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NX 300 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
NX NX 300 AWD	22	28	$36,474	$39,010
NX NX 300 F SPORT AWD	22	27	$38,438	$41,110
NX NX 300 F SPORT FWD	22	28	$37,129	$39,710
NX NX 300 FWD	22	28	$35,165	$37,610
NX NX 300 Luxury AWD	22	28	$42,506	$45,460
NX NX 300 Luxury FWD	22	28	$41,197	$44,060
NX NX 300h AWD	33	30	$37,751	$40,160
NX NX 300h F SPORT Black Line AWD	33	30	$44,096	$46,910
NX NX 300h Luxury AWD	33	30	$43,813	$46,610

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Invoice Price

$53,140

$36,474

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$56,600

$39,010

Monthly Payment Estimate

$943 / month

$650 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 BMW X3 is a do-all small crossover loaded with luxury, technology, and usability, with a dash of sporty personality.

The dramatic shape of the 2021 Lexus NX have stayed fresh—and so has its hybrid mileage.

TCC Likes

The best BMW to buy?
Strong engine choices
Decent standard safety gear

Attention-grabbing looks
Comfortable seats
Classy interior design

TCC Dislikes

Mighty expensive when loaded up
Wallflower styling
Grabby hybrid brakes

Surprising road noise
Frustrating controls
The looks may divide

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.4

71.6

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

38.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

Front Head Room (in)

38.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.6

57.3

Second Leg Room (in)

36.4

36.1

Front Leg Room (in)

40.3

42.8

Second Hip Room (in)

53.9

Front Hip Room (in)

55.1

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.7

73.6

Track Width, Front (in)

63.2

62.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.2

6.9

Length, Overall (in)

186.1

182.7

Height, Overall (in)

64.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.6

62.2

Wheelbase (in)

112.8

104.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

62.7

54.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

28.7

17.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

28.7

17.7

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.7

11.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.5

11.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.7

15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.7

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/50HR19

P225/65HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/50HR19

P225/65HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4317

4050

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

17 X 7

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

365 @ 1520

258 @ 1650

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

382 @ 5800

235 @ 4800

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.38

3.89

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

1.42

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.46

4.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.20

1.90

Trans Order Code

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.61

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.00

3.30

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW X3

Lexus NX

Body Style

Sports Activity Vehicle

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

7.7

7.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

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

2021 BMW X3

2021 BMW X3 available; 2022s arriving
Lease: From $459 for 36 months
Rebate: Up to $2,000 APR Credit
Finance: 1.9% APR for 60 months

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2021 Lexus NX

2021 Lexus NX available
Lease: From $399 per month
Rebate: $500 customer cash
Finance: From 1.9% APR for 60 months

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