Lexus RX 400h vs. BMW X5
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus RX 400h and BMW X5 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 Lexus RX 400h and the BMW X5.
When comparing the Lexus RX 400h's and the BMW X5's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RX 400h has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The BMW X5 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Lexus RX 400h's and the BMW X5's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RX 400h is a better car than the BMW X5.
Pricing: A used 2008 Lexus RX 400h ranges from $5,382 to $13,413 while a used 2008 BMW X5 is priced between $4,949 to $11,993.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus RX 400h’s base engine makes 268 horsepower, and the BMW X5 base engine makes 260 horsepower. The RX 400h is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 413 miles. The X5 is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 473 miles.This gives the Lexus RX 400h the advantage in fuel efficiency and the BMW X5 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lexus RX 400h has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, and cargo space. The BMW X5 has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The BMW X5 has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$41,280
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$45,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$44,440
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$35,840 - $58,225
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$9,331
Price Range:
$5,382 - $13,413
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
33
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
163,664
# Good or Great Deals:
7
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,379
Price Range:
$4,949 - $11,993
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$9,445
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$7,007 - $14,051
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
38
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
133,457
# Good or Great Deals:
10
Lexus RX 400h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
BMW X5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RX 400h
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW X5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.8
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
15.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 15.6
Lexus RX 400h Rankings
Not yet available
BMW X5 Rankings
Ranking
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18 out of / 68Ranking
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54 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lexus RX 400h Trim Levels
Base
BMW X5 Trim Levels
3.0si, 4.8i
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 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 out of 5 Stars
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
268 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
260 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
225 foot-lbs @ 2750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.3 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):
27 / 24 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
464 / 413 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
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):
15 / 21 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 473 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Roof Rack:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
38.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
84.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
140.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
40 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58 inches
Cargo Space:
35.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
75.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
137.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4190 lbs
Width:
72.6 inches
Height:
66.4 inches
Length:
187.2 inches
Wheelbase:
106.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4982 lbs
Width:
86.5 inches
Height:
69.5 inches
Length:
191.1 inches
Wheelbase:
115.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Onyx
Blue
Breakwater Blue Metallic
Gold
Golden Almond Metallic
Gray
Smoky Granite Mica
Green
Desert Sage Metallic
Red
Brandywine Mica / Matador Red Mica
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Bamboo Pearl / Crystal White
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Monaco Blue Metallic
Gold
Not available
Gray
Space Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Titanium Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White
Brown
Platinum Bronze Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Light Gray / Light Gray with Black Bird-Eye Maple Accents
White
Ivory
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black Leatherette / Black Nappa Leather / Black Nevada Leather / Black Perforated Nevada Leather
Gray
Gray Nevada Leather
White
Not available
Beige
Beige Leatherette / Sand Beige Nappa Leather / Sand Beige Nevada Leather / Sand Beige Perforated Nevada Leather
Brown
Tobacco Nappa Leather / Tobacco Nevada Leather