BMW X5 vs. Lexus GX 460
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW X5 and Lexus GX 460 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the BMW X5 and the Lexus GX 460.
In comparing the BMW X5's and the Lexus GX 460's specifications and ratings, the BMW X5 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Lexus GX 460 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the BMW X5's and the Lexus GX 460's specifications and ratings, the Lexus GX 460 is a better car than the BMW X5.
Pricing: A used 2023 BMW X5 ranges from $46,498 to $79,926 while a used 2023 Lexus GX 460 is priced between $53,795 to $67,975. For a new model, the BMW X5's price is between $65,220 and $96,930, with the Lexus GX 460 priced between $59,905 and $73,596.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW X5 loses 55 percent of its value and the Lexus GX 460 loses 43.3 percent of its value. This means the Lexus GX 460 retains 11.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW X5.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW X5 is 7.8 out of 10 while the Lexus GX 460's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the BMW X5 being ranked 7 out of 20 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs and the Lexus GX 460 being ranked 3 out of 20. Out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows, the BMW X5 is ranked 14 and the Lexus GX 460 is ranked 8.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW X5 is 8.4 out of 10. For the Lexus GX 460 the reliability rating is 9.0 out of 10. This gives the Lexus GX 460 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the BMW X5.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW X5’s base engine makes 335 horsepower, and the Lexus GX 460 base engine makes 301 horsepower. The X5 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 569 miles. The GX 460 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 437 miles. This gives the BMW X5 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus GX 460. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the BMW X5 and the Lexus GX 460 have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$65,220 - $96,930
Starting MSRP:
$61,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$68,406
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$44,825 - $113,700
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$59,905 - $73,596
Starting MSRP:
$58,125
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$68,406
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$44,825 - $113,700
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$60,933
Price Range:
$46,498 - $79,926
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$70,647
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$49,692 - $102,747
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
406
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
37,131
# Good or Great Deals:
108
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$60,279
Price Range:
$53,795 - $67,975
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$70,647
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$49,692 - $102,747
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
293
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
20,903
# Good or Great Deals:
59
BMW X5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Lexus GX 460 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW X5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
6.9 - 12.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
13.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus GX 460
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
6.9 - 12.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
86.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
19.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.7 - 27
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.7 - 27
BMW X5 Rankings
Ranking
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3 out of / 68Ranking
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46 out of / 59Ranking
54 out of / 68Lexus GX 460 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
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2 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
11 out of / 26Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
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14 out of / 29Ranking
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28 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW X5 Trim Levels
M50i, sDrive40i, xDrive40i
Lexus GX 460 Trim Levels
Base, Luxury
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
335 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
330 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
301 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
329 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
460 / 569 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
345 / 437 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Cargo Space:
33.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Cargo Space:
11.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
64.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
141.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4828 lbs
Width:
87.3 inches
Height:
68.7 inches
Length:
194.3 inches
Wheelbase:
117.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5126 lbs
Width:
74.2 inches
Height:
74.2 inches
Length:
192.1 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/50R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Brown
Sparkling Brown Metallic
Gray
Dark Graphite Metallic
Green
Manhattan Green Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Onyx / Caviar
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Brown
Not available
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Green
Nori Green Pearl
White
Eminent White Pearl
Silver
Atomic Silver
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Coffee / Cognac / Tartufo
Gray
Silverstone
White
Ivory White
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Black w/ Linear Espresso Wood Trim
Brown
Sepia w/ Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim
Gray
Boulder w/ Open-Pore Ash Trim and Gray Stitching / Ecru w/ Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Ecru w/ Linear Espresso Wood Trim
White
Not available
Red
Rioja Red w/ Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim
