Lexus RX vs BMW M3

CarWale brings you comparison of Lexus RX and BMW M3. The Lexus RX price is Rs. 95.80 Lakh and BMW M3 price is Rs. 1.30 Crore. The Lexus RX is available in 2487 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and BMW M3 is available in 2979 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

RX vs M3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	RX	M3
Price	Rs. 95.80 Lakh	Rs. 1.30 Crore
Engine Capacity	2487 cc	2979 cc
Power	190 bhp	444 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (e-CVT)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Petrol

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Lexus RX

350h Luxury

Rs. 95.80 Lakh

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BMW M3

Sedan

Rs. 1.30 Crore

Last Recorded Price

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Lexus RX

350h Luxury

BMW M3

Sedan

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (Kmph)	200
Engine	2487 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2979 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.5L A25A-FXS
Fuel Type	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	190 bhp @ 6000 rpm	444 bhp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	242 Nm @ 4300-4500 rpm	550 Nm @ 2350 rpm
Max Motor Performance	179 bhp 270 Nm
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (e-CVT) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Twin Turbo
Battery	Nickel Metal Hydride, 259.2 Volt,Battery Placed Under Rear Seats
Electric Motor	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4890 4671
Width (mm)
1920 1877
Height (mm)
1695 1430
Wheelbase (mm)
2850 2812
Ground Clearance (mm)
140
Kerb Weight (kg)
1965 1595
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 4
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
65 63

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut / Multi-link Type	Double Joint Spring Strut Front Axle
Rear Suspension	Coil Springs, Gas-filled shock absorbers, Stabilizer bar	Five Link Rear Axle
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.5	6.1
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	235 / 50 R21	255 / 35 R19
Rear Tyres	235 / 50 R21	275 / 35 R19

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Keyless Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	3

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Ventilated Seats	All	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Solis White, Dark Sepia, Black	Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Illuminated
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof
Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey

Lighting

Headlights	LED	Projector with Xenon
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Active
Taillights	LED	Clear Lens
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Analogue	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	21	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Available	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Years)
8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
160000
Warranty (In Years)
3 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000 Unlimited

Brochure

Colours

	Deep Blue Mica	San Marino Blue Metallic
	Graphite Black	Azurite Black Metallic
	Sonic Chrome	Tanzanite Blue Metallic
	Sonic Titanium	Black Sapphire Metallic
	New Sonic Copper	Frozen Black Metallic
	Sonic Iridium	Yas Marina Blue Metallic
	Red Mica Drystal Shine	Mineral Grey Metallic
	Sonic Quartz	Smoky Topaz Metallic
		Champagne Quartz Metallic
		Frozen Red Metallic
		Mineral White Metallic
		Sakhir Orange Metallic
		Alpine White
		Austin Yellow Metallic
		Frozen Brilliant White Metallic

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RX vs M3 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Lexus RX and BMW M3?

Lexus RX price is Rs. 95.80 Lakh and BMW M3 price is Rs. 1.30 Crore. Hence Lexus RX is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of RX compared to M3?

For the 350h Luxury variant, 2487 cc Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) engine of RX produces 190 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 242 Nm @ 4300-4500 rpm of torque. For the Sedan variant, 2979 cc Petrol engine of M3 produces 444 bhp @ 7000 rpm of power and 550 Nm @ 2350 rpm of torque.

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Lexus RX vs BMW M3

Length (mm)	4890	4671
Width (mm)	1920	1877
Height (mm)	1695	1430
Wheelbase (mm)	2850	2812
Ground Clearance (mm)		140
Kerb Weight (kg)	1965	1595

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	65	63

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey

Battery Warranty (In Years)	8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	160000
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited