BMW X3 vs Lexus RX 350

Luxury Interior of the BMW X3 and Lexus RX 350

First things, first, you want that executive experience every time you take the wheel of your luxury SUV. With both the BMW X3 and Lexus RX 350, that's what you'll be treated to thanks to features like available bolstered seats, premium materials, and classic wood inlays.

You can also enjoy automatic climate control in either SUV. The Lexus RX 350 has available 2-zone automatic climate control, which allows you and your passenger to set your own temperatures for your specific sides of the car. The BMW X3 also extends this comfort to those in the back row with its available 3-zone automatic climate control feature.

Speaking of the back row, both the BMW and Lexus have two rows of seats for up to five passengers including you as the driver. When everyone's packing up on their way to the airport, however, you may have to leave a few things behind if you're driving the Lexus RX 350:

• Lexus RX 350 Cargo Volume: 32.7 cubic feet
• BMW X3 Cargo Volume: 62.7 cubic feet

As you can see, the BMW X3 offers 30 cubic feet more cargo volume overall than the Lexus RX 350. Not only that, but when you have the back seats upright, the BMW gives you 28.7 cubic feet of trunk space for grocery bags, luggage, and more.

The Lexus RX 350, on the other hand, only has 16 cubic feet of trunk space behind the second row.

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BMW X3 vs Lexus RX 350 Engine Specs

How powerful would you like your luxury SUV to be? If you're looking for a mighty V6 engine, then you've got it. Both the BMW X3 and Lexus RX 350 have an available or standard 6-cylinder engine, respectively. Take a look at how their specs compare below:

Equipped with a twin turbocharger in the engine, the available 3.0L I-6 engine in the BMW can blast off from 0 to 60 MPH in just 4.4 seconds. The Lexus gets there in 7.7 seconds with its 3.5L V6 engine. This means that you may cross the finish line first if you're commanding the BMW X3.

Still, both vehicles give you the all-weather and all-terrain control of an available all-wheel drive (AWD) system that's smart enough to actively adapt to your roadway conditions. This keeps you cruising with confidence in either luxury SUV whether you're traveling along a rainy highway or a sun-drenched dirt road.

Read our BMW X3 reviews to learn more!