BMW X5 vs. Lexus RX 450h
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW X5 and Lexus RX 450h 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 RX 450h.
When we compare the BMW X5's and the Lexus RX 450h's specifications and ratings, the BMW X5 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Lexus RX 450h has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the BMW X5's and the Lexus RX 450h's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RX 450h is a better car than the BMW X5.
Pricing: A used 2022 BMW X5 ranges from $44,439 to $64,841 while a used 2022 Lexus RX 450h is priced between $43,791 to $56,997.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW X5 loses 59.1 percent of its value and the Lexus RX 450h loses 46.3 percent of its value. This means the Lexus RX 450h retains 12.8 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 7.1 out of 10 while the Lexus RX 450h's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the BMW X5 being ranked 9 out of 11 Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs and the Lexus RX 450h being ranked 4 out of 11. Out of 27 Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs, the BMW X5 is ranked 14 and the Lexus RX 450h is ranked 4. The BMW X5 is also ranked 16 out of 29 Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs while the Lexus RX 450h is ranked 4 out of 29.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW X5 is 7.4 out of 10. For the Lexus RX 450h the reliability rating is 9.4 out of 10. This gives the Lexus RX 450h an advantage in reliability compared to the BMW X5.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW X5’s base engine makes 389 horsepower, and the Lexus RX 450h base engine makes 308 horsepower. The X5 is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 430 miles. The RX 450h is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 482 miles. This gives the Lexus RX 450h the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the BMW X5. The X5 uses electricity, premium unleaded, and the RX 450h uses premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Lexus RX 450h has an average safety rating of 4.45 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$63,700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$61,958
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$48,720 - $83,300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$48,720
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$61,958
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$48,720 - $83,300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$53,899
Price Range:
$44,439 - $64,841
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$64,338
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$50,064 - $101,211
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
609
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
34,388
# Good or Great Deals:
286
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$50,064
Price Range:
$43,791 - $56,997
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$64,338
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$50,064 - $101,211
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
90
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
34,620
# Good or Great Deals:
30
BMW X5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lexus RX 450h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
9.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
8.9 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW X5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
11.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
7.3 - 11.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RX 450h
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
11.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
7.3 - 11.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
74.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
1.1 - 10
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
1.1 - 10
BMW X5 Rankings
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24 out of / 29Lexus RX 450h Rankings
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27 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
BMW X5 Trim Levels
xDrive45e
Lexus RX 450h Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT, F SPORT Handling
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):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.45 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
389 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
443 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:
308 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 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:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 22 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
376 / 430 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
31 / 28 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
533 / 482 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
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
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
N/A
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:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
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:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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:
33.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
71.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
32.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
114.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5646 lbs
Width:
87.3 inches
Height:
68.7 inches
Length:
194.3 inches
Wheelbase:
117.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4740 lbs
Width:
74.6 inches
Height:
67.7 inches
Length:
192.5 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 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 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Brown
Sparkling Brown Metallic
Gray
Arctic Grey Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic
Green
Manhattan Green Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Brown
Not available
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Green
Nori Green Pearl
White
Eminent White Pearl
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige / Canberra Beige/Black
Black
Black / Black w/ Brown Contrast Stitching
Brown
Coffee / Cognac / Tartufo
White
Ivory White / Ivory White/Night Blue
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Parchment w/Matte Bamboo Trim / Parchment w/Striated Black Trim
Black
Black w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Black w/Matte Walnut Trim / Black w/Open Pore Black Walnut Trim and White Accents and Gray Stitching / Black w/Striated Black Trim
Brown
Glazed Caramel w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Glazed Caramel w/Matte Walnut Trim
White
Not available
Gray
Birch w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Birch w/Matte Walnut Trim / Birch w/Striated Black Trim
