BMW X6 vs. Lexus RX 450h
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW X6 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 X6 and the Lexus RX 450h.
When comparing the BMW X6's and the Lexus RX 450h's specifications and ratings, the BMW X6 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Lexus RX 450h has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the BMW X6's and the Lexus RX 450h's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RX 450h is a better car than the BMW X6.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW X6’s base engine makes 480 horsepower, and the Lexus RX 450h base engine makes 295 horsepower. The X6 is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 428 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 X6. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lexus RX 450h has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The BMW X6 has the advantage in the area of front shoulder room.
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:
$88,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$64,281
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$44,735 - $88,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$44,735
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$64,281
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$44,735 - $88,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$14,565
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$14,368 - $14,761
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
12
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
106,961
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$14,368
Price Range:
$9,200 - $18,995
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$14,565
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$14,368 - $14,761
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
25
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
138,459
# Good or Great Deals:
14
BMW X6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
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 X6
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RX 450h
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
25
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
12.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.9 - 25
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
12.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.9 - 25
BMW X6 Rankings
Not yet available
Lexus RX 450h Rankings
Ranking
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1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
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6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
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9 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 11Ranking
14 out of / 27Ranking
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25 out of / 27Ranking
27 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
BMW X6 Trim Levels
ActiveHybrid
Lexus RX 450h Trim Levels
Base
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
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:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
480 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
575 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.084 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
295 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:
4.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 19 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
383 / 428 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
32 / 28 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
550 / 482 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Cargo Space:
25.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
59.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
123.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Cargo Space:
40 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
80.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
139.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5688 lbs
Width:
86.4 inches
Height:
66.5 inches
Length:
192.1 inches
Wheelbase:
115.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4520 lbs
Width:
74.2 inches
Height:
66.3 inches
Length:
187.8 inches
Wheelbase:
107.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 10.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/40R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Blue Water Metallic / Deep Sea Blue Metallic
Gray
Mineral Silver Metallic / Space Gray Metallic / Titanium Silver Metallic
Green
Tasman Green Metallic
Red
Vermilion Red Metallic
White
Alpine White
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Opal Mica / Obsidian / Stargazer Black
Blue
Cerulean Blue Metallic
Gray
Smoky Granite Mica / Tungsten Pearl
Green
Not available
Red
Matador Red Mica
White
Starfire Pearl
Beige
Satin Cashmere Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Sand Beige Nappa Leather / Sand Beige Perforated Nevada Leather
Black
Black Alcantara/Leather / Black Nappa Leather / Black Perforated Nevada Leather
Red
Chateau Red Alcantara/Leather
White
Ivory Leather
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Black
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Gray
Light Gray