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2026 BMW X5 vs. 2026 Lexus RX Comparison

See how the 2026 BMW X5 and 2026 Lexus RX performed in our rigorous, independent road tests. Our experts evaluate hundreds of vehicles annually at our 327-acre testing facility, putting each model through over 50 data-driven assessments—including braking, emergency handling, fuel economy, and cabin noise. Review our side-by-side comparison of tested specifications, real-world fuel efficiency, and crash-test safety ratings to see which is the best for reliability, performance, and more.

Comparing 2 Models

X5 2026

Luxury midsized SUVs

2026 BMW X5

$68,300 - $131,000

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RX 2026

Luxury midsized SUVs

2026 Lexus RX

$51,225 - $71,860

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Recent updates have given the X5 a 14.9-inch curved touchscreen with the new iDrive 8.5 infotainment system and a digital instrument display. Many of the physical climate controls have been replaced by touchscreen-based buttons. The standard 3.0-lite...
 
The RX is powered by a 2.4-liter turbo four-cylinder mated to an eight-speed automatic. The engine is powerful and gets good fuel economy at 24 mpg overall, but it isn't particularly refined. The 350h hybrid is much more sparing with fuel, at 34 mpg ...
Highs
Highs
Green Checkmark Icon Ride
Green Checkmark Icon Quietness
Green Checkmark Icon Acceleration
Green Checkmark Icon Transmission
Green Checkmark Icon Braking
Green Checkmark Icon Seat comfort
 
Green Checkmark Icon Well-finished cabin
Green Checkmark Icon Generous rear-seat room
Lows
Lows
Red 'X' Icon Controls require a learning curve
 
Red 'X' Icon Compromised rear- and side visibility
Red 'X' Icon A few unintuitive controls
Red 'X' Icon Less refined powertrain than previous model
Road Test Score
Road Test Score
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/ 100
Reliability
Reliability
/ 100
 
/ 100
Owner Satisfaction
Owner Satisfaction
/ 100
 
/ 100
2026 BMW X5

$68,300 - $131,000

2026 Lexus RX

$51,225 - $71,860

Overview

Body Styles
Body Styles

4-door SUV

 

4-door SUV

Trim Lines
Trim Lines

M Competition, xDrive40i, xDrive50e, M60i xDrive, sDrive40i

 

450h+, F Sport, 350h, 500h, 350, 350 Luxury, 350h Premium, 350 Premium+, 350 Premium, 350h Luxury

Base Price Range
Base Price Range

$68,300 - $131,000

 

$51,225 - $71,860

Drive Wheels
Drive Wheels

AWD, RWD

 

AWD, FWD

Seating Capacity
Seating Capacity

2 Front, 3 Rear

 

2 Front, 3 Rear

Engines/Motors
Engines/Motors

3-liter 6 plugin hybrid (483 hp); 3-liter 6 turbo (375 hp); 4.4-liter V8 turbo (523 hp); 4.4-liter V8 turbo (617 hp)

 

2.5-liter 4 plugin hybrid (304 hp); 2.4-liter 4 turbo (275 hp); 2.4-liter 4 hybrid (366 hp); 2.5-liter 4 hybrid (246 hp)

Transmissions Available
Transmissions Available

8-speed Automatic

 

8-speed Automatic, 6-speed Automatic, CVT

Performance

Comfort & Convenience

Fuel Economy & Range

Vehicle Safety

Specification

Warranty

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