Which is better: 2026 BMW X5 or 2003 Lexus RX300?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 BMW X5 vs 2003 Lexus RX300 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2026 BMW X5 or 2003 Lexus RX300?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2003 Lexus RX300 starts lower at $35,125. Live BMW X5 listings start at $10,895.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 BMW X5 or 2003 Lexus RX300?

The 2003 Lexus RX300 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (35,125).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 BMW X5 or 2003 Lexus RX300?

The 2026 BMW X5 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).

Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 BMW X5 or 2003 Lexus RX300?

The 2026 BMW X5 leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (40).

Which has better horsepower: 2026 BMW X5 or 2003 Lexus RX300?

The 2026 BMW X5 leads on horsepower in this comparison (617).

Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 BMW X5 or 2003 Lexus RX300?

The 2026 BMW X5 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,209).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 BMW X5 vs 2003 Lexus RX300?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: BMW X5 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).

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BMW X5 vs Lexus RX300

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 BMW X5

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2003 Lexus RX300

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Overview

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	Lexus RX300300
Selected trim	sDrive40i	300
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	regular unleaded
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Engine type	mild hybrid	gas
Model year	2026	2003

Pricing & market

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	Lexus RX300300
MSRP	$68,300	$35,125 (best)
Lowest listing price	$10,895 (best)	—
Median listing price	$79,254 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$111,672 (best)	—
For sale now	200 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	Lexus RX300300
Combined MPG	25 MPG (best)	18 MPG
City MPG	23 MPG (best)	17 MPG
Highway MPG	27 MPG (best)	21 MPG
Fuel tank	21.9 gal (best)	19.8 gal

Performance

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	Lexus RX300300
Horsepower	375 hp (best)	220 hp
Torque	398 lb-ft (best)	222 lb-ft
Engine size	3 L	3 L
Cylinders	I6	V6

Size & capability

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	Lexus RX300300
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	5 (best)
Cargo volume	72.3 cu ft	75 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	5,952 lbs (best)	3,500 lbs
Payload	1,054 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	4,919 lbs	3,715 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	8.3 in (best)	7.7 in
Wheelbase	117.1 in (best)	103.1 in
Length	194.2 in (best)	180.1 in
Width	78.9 in (best)	71.5 in
Height	69.1 in (best)	65.7 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	Lexus RX300300
NHTSA overall	Not Rated	—
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side pole	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Rollover	Not Rated	3 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)	2	None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	BMW X5	Lexus RX300
1	sDrive40i $68,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)	300 $35,125 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	xDrive40i $70,600 MSRP	300 $36,925 MSRP
3	xDrive50e $76,000 MSRP	—
4	M60i $93,600 MSRP	—
5	Competition $131,000 MSRP	—

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