2025 Lexus NX vs. BMW X3: Which Luxury SUV Is Right For You?

Considering getting behind the wheel of a luxury SUV in Caguas? If so, both the 2025 Lexus NX and the 2025 BMW X3 are worth your attention. These compact crossovers promise opulence, agility, and ample space. However, the new Lexus NX certainly proves itself superior in a number of ways, particularly in regard to:

• The number of engines offered
• Powertrain warranty coverage
• The number of configurations available
• Efficiency, especially with its hybrid variants
• Price

Take a deeper look at the Lexus NX 350 vs. BMW X3 with Lexus de San Juan, and then visit us near Bayamon for more information and a test drive.

BMW X3 vs. Lexus NX: Performance and Efficiency

While a Lexus NX vs. BMW X3 comparison reveals that the BMW SUV is slightly more powerful, the Lexus SUV makes up for it with its additional engine offerings. Consider their specifications below, especially when it comes to the BMW X3 vs. Lexus NX 350.

Lexus NX Engines

• Lexus NX 250: 2.5L inline-4 engine rated at 203 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque
• Lexus NX 350: 2.4L turbocharged inline-4 engine rated at 275 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque
• Lexus NX 350h: 2.5L inline-4 hybrid engine rated at 240 hp 
• Lexus NX 450h+: 2.5L inline-4 plug-in hybrid engine rated at 304 hp

BMW X3 Engines

• BMW X3 30 xDrive: 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 gas/electric mild hybrid engine rated at 255 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque
• BMW X3 M50 xDrive: 3.0L turbocharged inline-6 gas/electric mild hybrid engine rated at 393 hp and 428 lb-ft of torque

What’s more, the Lexus NX proves more efficient than the BMW X3. The best fuel economy returns achieved by the BMW model are 27 mpg city and 33 mpg highway, according to the EPA. Meanwhile, the Lexus NX’s introductory engine boasts the same highway mpg, and the hybrid engine reaches 41 mpg city and 37 mpg highway. Plus, the Lexus NX 450h+ is a plug-in hybrid capable of 37 miles of all-electric range.

BMW X3 vs. Lexus NX: Configurations

There are quite a few more Lexus NX models available than there are BMW X3 models. Even so, the Lexus NX costs significantly less than its BMW counterpart, no matter which configuration you choose, as you can see in a quick BMW X3 vs. Lexus NX 350 comparison. Connect with the team at Lexus de San Juan for specifics about price in terms of the Lexus NX 350 vs. BMW X3.

Choose Your Favorite Luxury SUV in San Juan

Now that you’ve had a chance to compare the Lexus NX vs. BMW X3, we’re sure you’re ready to drive the Lexus NX. The range of models and engines in the lineup makes it appealing to a wide range of Guaynabo-area drivers, so you’re more likely to find an SUV that’s right for you. Visit us in San Juan today.