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Most people buy and sell the car after 5 years. so it makes no difference lease or buy in 5 years. It makes a big difference when you buy used out of warranty. Lexus all the way.
I drive a 2011 E class. Literally 12 years old on the dot. Incredibly reliable and drives beautifully. I maintain it meticulously. No way I’m going to pay these outrageous, new car prices.
It's like comparing a symphony orchestra to a jazz band - they both bring their unique flair to the stage, and it's all about personal taste. BMW may have that roaring engine note, but Lexus? Well, it's more like a smooth saxophone solo. Different strokes for different folks, and the automotive world is just one big musical jam! 🎶🚗😄
@@naveenthemachine what is the use expensive instruments anyway they are going to sit in garage and doesn’t have resale value of lexus ,So what your spending on bmw is for 5-6 years only and after every thing instrument lose its value
Having owned both I can sum this up. As mentioned, Lexus will give you better reliability long term if you buy the car and keep it for a while. However if you lease it wont matter either way. The X5 is simply more fun to drive, more engagement with the road. The X5 all wheel drive system is also much better than the RX hands down if that matters. X5 however once out of warrantee is very expensive for oil changes, routine maintenance. Lexus is pretty on par with other manufacturers. X5 electronics are finicky after a while as well. Lexus can be serviced at pretty much any mechanic if you choose not to goto Lexus dealer for service. BMW your kind of stuck going to BMW dealer unless you can find a good mechanic that works on BMW's. My only concern right now with Lexus is that the 6 cyl turbo engine is new that they've put in. Jury still not out yet on how good/bad it is. The RX has many new safety features which are good on one hand but annoying/too much on the other. Enough beeping guys. Enough. I think it all comes down to what you want. If money is no object than hands down the X5 is a great car. If you want something of quality that is going to last for many many years, you pay the car off and keep it for a while and will get decent money back on a trade in then Lexus is better. I dont believe the X5 holds its resale value as well as Lexus either but again some people care, some dont.
@@fenglin6095 you will display ignorance and everyone will see it. LC500 starts from $950,000. LFA is now gone to $1M+. I wonder how that’s a poor man’s brand. Don’t you see how you are showing yourself. 😊
@@fenglin6095yeah ,and other premium brand like bmw are for naive people who thinks that when gurantee will end the car will stull be running for 100% good....like lexus 😅
The passenger side's dashboard of the new Lexus looks very unique. I think it's a very unique dashboard design, making it looks more spacious, reminding me of a Japanese garden view at night.
I own Lexus RX 330 2005 until 2023 with 220K miles on it without tune-up nor repair anything except changing tire, brake and engine oil. Do you think X5 can do the same thing?
Lexus all day. Point A to point B ride is all I need with a bit of luxurious amenities. Enough power day to day. I just like the reliability of the brand. I still can't afford one though. Maybe if I win the lottery.
I take the Lexus, more reliable and maintenance won’t be too expensive! And will last longer! That BMW will depreciate faster than the Lexus, if I want to resale the Lexus I will get my moneys worth!
@@badongtagalog5737 Well my X50e gets 40 miles all electric and has around 500 HP....It also has air suspension and better quality interior and free maintenance for 3 years...You picked the wrong car lol
@@pete23234 bmw is always on the top list of least reliable so that opinion is just an opinion. Bmw ride comfort is harsh. In few miles of driving your butt will get sore. So enjoy your sore butt😂
you forgot to mention the sports mode in the RX that makes the car even more exciting to drive: also a major factor maintenance, where Lexus is the clear winner!
I don't buy an SUV for fun driving, SUVs are utility vehicles, so Lexus is the clear winner here. If I want fun driving I can lease an actual sports car.
I currently have a 2023 RX Lexus F Sport and I love it. I been a Lexus owner since 2007 but was thinking about getting a X5 but after reading some of the comments I think I’ll stick with Lexus. I have had no problems with Lexus, I just wish they upgrade their technology a little bit more.
Reading comments from people who never owned an G05 X5 or any BMW for the matter and just parrot nonsense they read from people with little to no knowledge. Toyota’s top sports car is made by BMW. BMW has been at the top or near the top of CR for the last 5-7 years now.
X5 all day, every day. Not knocking Lexus reliability, it's legendary for a reason, but people are sleeping on the B48/B58 engines. These generations of BMWs are going to last so much better than the stuff from the Oughts and early teens.
Recent BMW inline 6 engines are rly good! But the problem is not the mechanical parts but the electronics and we all know how many electronics parts there are in new cars!
@@theanti-ledguy9052 Who cares, if you can afford a luxury SUV you can afford to get a new one every 4-5 years...Driving around in a 10 year old lexus isn't my idea of "luxury"
We bought 2023 Lexus RX350h Ultra luxury 74K And around same time our friend bought a 2023 BMW x5 premium package 100K Yes bmw has some more luxury like when you activate the front seats heating or cooling the arm rests get warm or cold too, but when you want to load stuff in the back of your x5 the lower part is kinda in the way unlike Lexus , in the Lexus the back seats are positioned Lower and in the x5 the beach seats are positioned higher and you can clearly see the difference between them but one thing that I liked about the Lexus is the door handle designs and the door opening assist that bmw didn’t had. About speed and acceleration no one gets an suv for performance they are not meant for that so we really didn’t cared about the performance, Ofcurse the car has to be able to carry its own weight but nothing more For us we got more bank for our buck so we bought a Lexus RX but I could totally see why people like to buy X5 after all it depends on your taste
It's important to note that the Xdrive 40 is the least entry X5 in the lineup whereas the RX 450h is the top-of-the-line Lexus. These 2 car companies are not playing in the same league.
@@wissor33 that's false, Car and Driver also has it wrong. The RX is a midsize that competes with the X5, GLE, GV80, MDX, etc. The NX is a compact that competes with the GLC, X3, gv70, Etc
@@chad_rs Don’t be a Chad. Go back 9 months ago when I made this comment. You will see plenty about BMW planning on having subscription for heated seats.
RX 500h for me, Ever since I learned BMW has engineers on staff specifically who's job is to engineer failure on purpose and the plastics used in the engine. Its a no go for me. Spending the money if you are going to keep it you want something that will last.
Here in Europe, the BMW brand is in decline. The standard of living is getting worse and worse, so people are thinking about what to spend their money on. BMW is known to be more problematic than Lexus. It is not only the service costs that need to be taken into account, but also the annoyance and the frequency of visits to the service center. So people here in Europe are also starting to realize that it is more worthwhile to buy a Japanese car. And now the Chinese cars are coming, which will really upset the balance of power......!
Metro area with massive stop and go traffic- Lexus. Suburbs with free open roads- Bmw. Ain’t no spirited drive when you rip the car off and breaks within 100 ft again due to traffic or stupid lights.
As someone who owns an interation of both ( X5 M50i and GX 460 ).. I'll say this.. Want a fun, exhilarating driving experience, not necessarily comfortable though= X5 ... Want a boring, but very reliable experience = Lexus (boring doesn't apply to the LC500 or the IS-F 500)..
I've owned both and I would not buy another X5, but I would buy another RX 350. Unfortunatly ICE vehicles are going the way of the Dodo bird and we may be forced to go EV. Maybe by the time I have to get a new car in a few years, EV's will have sorted out all the issues.
U guys should have given the x5 a point for the split tailgate, as that is definitely going to be used a lot by buyers. But otherwise, it's not hard to see that the Bimmer looks more luxurious compared to the best selling Lexus for the class
You can't even get a bunch of options in the 40i model as of writing this. Ventilated front seats, acoustic glass, and heated rear seats aren't available to option in the US. They want you to spend more on the 50e and M60 models I guess.
Lexus reliability is legendary. But for those who drive cars like the X5 it doesn't really matter. They are either going to lease this, or drive it for 5-6 years, trade it in and get a new one. And most of the European luxury cars are going to be great in that time period, while offering more modern tech and a more exciting engine/transmission with better handling. It all depends on what you want or need.
Owner of X5, test driven the current Rx, feels too small both interior and exterior, ride is more quiet and relaxing, but lack power ( 300h model), overall X5 is more spacious, more fun to drive, but Lexus is definately more reliable for long time ownership, but majority of buyers at this price range probably won't own any car for over 5 or 6 years anyway so it's not a major issue
In addition to Lexus's lower price and superior reliability, I would add an overall lower cost of ownership, which is much much higher with the BMW - as they tend to be expensive to maintain.
Thank you guys nice review... This RX is not my grandmother's RX but that Beamer looks like my grandmother's current car... Most flat bed tow truck drivers agree... The car they pick up the most are BMW's. So it is faster. Thats good. I mean, you need it to be fast so you can reach that shop or dealer for repairs before they close the place on ya... BMW does have some maintenance covered. Thats real good I gotta hand it to'm coz, Goodness gracious guys, dem boys sure do needed it. My grandmother & her canasta group love the Beamer 💯 WHAT A SURPRISE🤔 The Lexus 🎉100% all day everyday and twice on Sunday! - Looks - Reliability -Gas mileage -And resale value... There is no comparison and I don't work nor sell these things. Its just the facts Jack Any questions? 😊🤔🧐😎
I never owned a BMW, even though I always wanted one I think I’ll buy another Lexus just for the fact that we had no issues with the current one for last 13 years !
I bought the RX for the smaller size, better mileage, and less cost.. I liked the X5, it had more features etc.. but I just dont need all that. I felt the BMW was more upscale, but the RX was good enough for me. Im not disappointed, I enjoy it, and have had it for 7 months now.
Price being about the same...ill take the exciting BMW over the boring RX. The RX if you are grandma... The BMW if your looking for prestige, road presence and performance. Just looking at both cars, it looks like I spent a ton more money on that BMW.
To sum it up. If you want a point A to B premium SUV with reliability get the Lexus. I you have a soul and enjoy driving and you want a LUXURY SUV the get the BMW. Lexus is not on the same level with BMW when it comes to luxury. Lexus after all is just a Toyota with a dress on. So many people crying because Lexus lost. Remember Lexus makes some of the most reliable vehicles out there, but not the best vehicles. I probably makes more sense to compare Lexus to Infiniti, Genesis, or Volvo. Mercedes, BMW, and Audi are on another level in terms of technology and luxury
It seems one important point has been missed here. If you wanted to test these two cars in some 15 years from now again, BMW will probably be dead already while Lexus would still be running without any major issues. Not that majority of buyers care much but still.
BMW all the way! My mom has a Lexus which is good for her because less “babysitting” as for maintenance but when it comes to drive and quality of materials… BMW! Thanks for the great content.
Than hope you wont be dissapointed ,my sister has bmw 330 saloon 2021,interior creaks aftwr 20k miles ,materials are not so good...but most cars are made cheap today. Thats why I bought lexus NX, because of the quality ,better than x3 ,and other cars in this class. And reliability,premium reliability you can get only from lexus.
Bought my 2018 rx450h with 35000 miles on it three years ago. Current mileage is 76000. Apart from regular servicing it's cost me 15 quid for a replacement wiper arm (ebay). Not sure a bmw would be so cheap to maintain over 41000 miles 🤔
These are just such different vehicles in almost every Imaginable way. If you think they are comparable, save yourself a bit of coin, enjoy the better reliability, and buy the Lexus - because you won’t know what you are missing.
@@tanjl-rx3qf “research” haha! You know the only car I ever owned that needed a new transmission was an RX. And it only had 66K miles. So much for reliability.
Any toyota/lexus is better than this x5...😅but if someone would buy me I would say differently 😂 "never buy bmw" ,thats said to me my friend who worked at bmw dealer. Only lexus or mazda. He worked there too. The number of complains at bmw comparing to mazda and lexus was staggering. But if someone just buy me one ,no problem ,I could drive the x5,x4 ,x99😅 and other of 1000 models of bmw...
@naveenthemachine that doesn't mean you should be complacent wasting extra money, sometimes double, other brands for all the same features you can get elsewhere.
@@joegar47 bmw has the brand prestige and it shows in design powertrains handling tech luxury etc. compare a bmw to Lexus or lesser brands and bmw always wins. Brands like Hyundai Kia are closer to bmw in comparisons. After all hyundai kia hired engineers and designers from bmw Mercedes audi Bentley etc. fun fact Albert Biermann was responsible for tuning the chassis in the latest Hyundai Kia products and before he was tuning the chassis for bmw M You just won’t find that in a Lexus anymore. So if you want the luxury of reliability buy a corolla or Camry instead.
If you are leasing, BMW will be the winner. If you are buying, you can't beat the value of Lexus. Their reliability and resale value along dwarf European cars.
First time viewer of the channel. This comparison was very helpful. I no longer have to go to the Lexus dealer. Lexus has a 6 speed auto? What is this, 2006?
Drive first, and than ask yourself if the 8 or 15 😅 Gear shift like your bmw or other car seller wish uou to have it ,you really need ,and that you will feel some magnificent dofference...😅
In Hong Kong China , Mercedes for the ambulances and Land Rover Defender for police cruiser , working class people most of them are driving Japanese car and billionaires driving European , in American most man driving a BMW and most women driving a Lexus .
A Truck doesn't fit the BMW brand. BMW is Sedan and SUV only. However you can call a SUV a Truck. It's just a Truck with an enclosed bed. Which is called the cargo area 😊
@OscarZheng50 How old are you? A Car has a Trunk. A SUV has cargo area. Did I clearly say. A SUV is a Truck that is enclosed with cargo space. Example compare the Toyota Sequoia to the Toyota Tundra. Then tell me what you find out.
@@reynaldocordero4247 whats your point, a car with an enclosed cargo space is a SUV and a car without an enclosed cargo space aka a bed is a truck. what do you not get? if a truck's bed gets modified to be enclosed, its a SUV now, not a truck
@OscarZheng50 A Car is not on the same platform or frame as a Truck and SUV. So there's no way to modify a Car to call it a Truck or SUV. A Truck is the only one that can be modified. Then called a SUV. Just like I was telling you. The Toyota Sequoia is the Toyota Tundra modified into an SUV.
The X5 has a smashing exterior And a smashed down interior RX doesn't seem as premium or appealing in exterior but definitely the more welcoming interior layout However, no denying the fact that the material and build quality is leagues ahead in the X5
X5 all day long! Test drove both and the X5 wins at every level. Of course the wildcard is reliability which the Lexus will likely prevail based on history.
@@pete23234 Bmw is 2nd in reliability based on what? Based on consumer reports and JD Power? Obviously, you did not get the memo. Lol. They are journalists and being paid by these companies. You are so naive and gullible. Life is more complex than you think. We only see the tip of the iceberg.
I love the design and performance of BMW, but i will never own a BMW. I leased 2 bmw and owned one bmw. And out of three of them 2 was unreliable and would break down all the time. And repairs are expensive. I owned all 4 Lexus over the years and they were all reliable. Not a single one needs repairs. I even owned one lexus and drove it to 265,000 miles without any repairs besides maintenance. I am sure Lexus repairs are expensive too but i would not know because i never had one to have any kind of catastrophic failure.
Maybe you can do a video detailing the driver's experience with a suspension that has "adaptive variable suspension" (e.g. Toyota Crown) versus those without. The upcoming Lexus TX 500h F-Performance has this feature and your past reviews of the Toyota Crown suggest it greatly improves ride and handling qualities.
Give me the X5 every day of the week. They proved in this video that the X5 is way more luxurious, and it has a more refined powertrain. The RX is WAYYY too over styled for my taste, and the BMW has a way more attractive interior. I’d gladly pay the extra money for the Bimmer.
You must look at the category. Are people who are buying these SUV’s towing or going off road, no. Are you trying to drive like you are on a Grand Prix race track, no. You are probably going to work every day, driving on long weekends or vacations with your family. All of this is personal preference but for me spending that much money, comfort and reliability reigns supreme. With that said I prefer Lexus, not mad at anyone for having a different opinion.
The X5 is a winner for you if you want a BMW and the Lexus is a winner if you want a Lexus. How can you even compare these two. At this price point the overal feel counts more; I would expect both of them to be good :)
Modern day BMWs are very reliable. Especially with B58s. Also owner takes important role. Proper maintenances will make your car more reliable. Only reason Toyo/Lex is notorious for reliability is because their cars have been same since 2000.
Similar equipped X5 is almost $17k CAD … sure you get an extra 180HP and 3 year maintenance, better tech for the X5… but is it work 17k more? (I’m compared the PHEV versions)
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Have either of you losers ever owners a Lexus or BMW or is that Chevy Cruze in your photo your luxury whip LOL
It would have been great if you guys also mentioned that the RX500h does have rear-wheel steering.
BMW for business to lease, Lexus for family to own
X5 to lease RX to own
Most people buy and sell the car after 5 years. so it makes no difference lease or buy in 5 years. It makes a big difference when you buy used out of warranty. Lexus all the way.
I drive a 2011 E class. Literally 12 years old on the dot. Incredibly reliable and drives beautifully.
I maintain it meticulously. No way I’m going to pay these outrageous, new car prices.
Карам употребяванаRav4 hibride. 200000km,никога проблем.
Lexus buy if can’t afford an x5😂
@@johnp4248 can’t afford the x5 repair bills
It's like comparing a symphony orchestra to a jazz band - they both bring their unique flair to the stage, and it's all about personal taste. BMW may have that roaring engine note, but Lexus? Well, it's more like a smooth saxophone solo. Different strokes for different folks, and the automotive world is just one big musical jam! 🎶🚗😄
The Lexus jazz band probably uses instruments from a dollar store 😆
The x5 uses expensive branded instruments to personify their orchestra
@@naveenthemachineand you can’t afford either of them…
@@naveenthemachine what is the use expensive instruments anyway they are going to sit in garage and doesn’t have resale value of lexus ,So what your spending on bmw is for 5-6 years only and after every thing instrument lose its value
@@pavansai9066 most people don’t keep cars for more than 5-6 years. And they usually lease them anyway so resale value isn’t a concern
Well say, and I have driven both, this exactly
Having owned both I can sum this up. As mentioned, Lexus will give you better reliability long term if you buy the car and keep it for a while. However if you lease it wont matter either way. The X5 is simply more fun to drive, more engagement with the road. The X5 all wheel drive system is also much better than the RX hands down if that matters. X5 however once out of warrantee is very expensive for oil changes, routine maintenance. Lexus is pretty on par with other manufacturers. X5 electronics are finicky after a while as well. Lexus can be serviced at pretty much any mechanic if you choose not to goto Lexus dealer for service. BMW your kind of stuck going to BMW dealer unless you can find a good mechanic that works on BMW's. My only concern right now with Lexus is that the 6 cyl turbo engine is new that they've put in. Jury still not out yet on how good/bad it is. The RX has many new safety features which are good on one hand but annoying/too much on the other. Enough beeping guys. Enough. I think it all comes down to what you want. If money is no object than hands down the X5 is a great car. If you want something of quality that is going to last for many many years, you pay the car off and keep it for a while and will get decent money back on a trade in then Lexus is better. I dont believe the X5 holds its resale value as well as Lexus either but again some people care, some dont.
Well all are cars and no one drives these for track everyday. So Lexus is the way.
I should say Lexus is poor man's luxury car 😂😂
@@fenglin6095 you will display ignorance and everyone will see it. LC500 starts from $950,000. LFA is now gone to $1M+. I wonder how that’s a poor man’s brand. Don’t you see how you are showing yourself. 😊
Lexus is for senior citizens
@@fenglin6095yeah ,and other premium brand like bmw are for naive people who thinks that when gurantee will end the car will stull be running for 100% good....like lexus 😅
The passenger side's dashboard of the new Lexus looks very unique. I think it's a very unique dashboard design, making it looks more spacious, reminding me of a Japanese garden view at night.
I own Lexus RX 330 2005 until 2023 with 220K miles on it without tune-up nor repair anything except changing tire, brake and engine oil. Do you think X5 can do the same thing?
No
Right on point. Lexus don’t give you headaches. Reliable n dependable
What did you buy next?
I got over 226000 miles on my nx 200 nothing like a Lexus runs like a new one ! BMW is the best is you have a lot o money
It sure can! And it will be 10X the better car. Driving quality, smoothness, better AWD. You name it!
Wait, the X5 comes standard with 20k in the center console?
If your thinking on purchasing a Lexus, and you care about audio, the Mark Levinson sound system is the best upgrade you will ever get! Just so good!!
100%! Agree! The audio is so tuned well! It’s like you’re wrapped in music studio
Agreed, still looking for all the speakers. I need to find the all 21 of them, or I won’t be able to sleep. 😅
I’d prefer the Lexus.
That’s crazy 💀
Yes lexus
Lexus no problem, BMW - headache, non stop service, never again.
Lexus all day. Point A to point B ride is all I need with a bit of luxurious amenities. Enough power day to day. I just like the reliability of the brand. I still can't afford one though. Maybe if I win the lottery.
Nothing says luxury like a 4 cylinder engine that comes in the camry
@@pete23234 I got an 04 Corolla. hahaha
and a somewhat modern 2018 Mazda CX5. Vehicle are now so expensive.
@@pete23234u made my laughter
One day you will own it.
@@pete23234the 4 is better than the 6.
why didn't you mention reliability and maintenance.....tell me the differences....
I take the Lexus, more reliable and maintenance won’t be too expensive! And will last longer! That BMW will depreciate faster than the Lexus, if I want to resale the Lexus I will get my moneys worth!
It's brand new, no reliable data. Don't buy into brand loyalty, it's complete bs.
Don’t be so dumb. New BMWs are very reliable. More so than that 4 cylinder Toyota junk. You sheeple are so gullible.
@Bloodmoney92.the bmw is trash. It will break sooner than you think and sip money as fast as its engine😂
@@badongtagalog5737 Well my X50e gets 40 miles all electric and has around 500 HP....It also has air suspension and better quality interior and free maintenance for 3 years...You picked the wrong car lol
@@pete23234 bmw is always on the top list of least reliable so that opinion is just an opinion. Bmw ride comfort is harsh. In few miles of driving your butt will get sore. So enjoy your sore butt😂
RX500 😍😍
If you always want trouble go for BMW, if you want peace buy LEXUS.
you forgot to mention the sports mode in the RX that makes the car even more exciting to drive: also a major factor maintenance, where Lexus is the clear winner!
If you don't have sex anymore.
@@rc666 hahahaha！so funny bro！
Agree. Lexus the clear winner
I don't buy an SUV for fun driving, SUVs are utility vehicles, so Lexus is the clear winner here. If I want fun driving I can lease an actual sports car.
100% agree, buy an M5 if fun driving is what matters most
Reliability is more important to me than engine refinement. So Lexus RX is my WINNER here.
The whole car nicer not just the engine. This was a base x5 dude
I am in love with the Lexus 500h+ hybrid. That is my baby girl for my Christmas Gift to myself ❤❤❤
In the UK, The price difference between a top spec BMW X5 50e and Lexus RX450H+ is more than 10k. Makes the Lexus much better.
It's basically Japanese Luxury vs German Luxury and guess what, either one you choose, you win.
..unless you don't like dealing with problems and repairs, then go Lexus ;)
I currently have a 2023 RX Lexus F Sport and I love it. I been a Lexus owner since 2007 but was thinking about getting a X5 but after reading some of the comments I think I’ll stick with Lexus. I have had no problems with Lexus, I just wish they upgrade their technology a little bit more.
Reading comments from people who never owned an G05 X5 or any BMW for the matter and just parrot nonsense they read from people with little to no knowledge. Toyota’s top sports car is made by BMW. BMW has been at the top or near the top of CR for the last 5-7 years now.
X5 all day, every day.
Not knocking Lexus reliability, it's legendary for a reason, but people are sleeping on the B48/B58 engines. These generations of BMWs are going to last so much better than the stuff from the Oughts and early teens.
Exactly
The electronics on the BMW breaks easier though and if it has air suspension, another thing that breaks easily
@@MrPrinceclinton123 Things break on all cars, if you are rich you just get it fixed...Problem solved.
Recent BMW inline 6 engines are rly good! But the problem is not the mechanical parts but the electronics and we all know how many electronics parts there are in new cars!
@@theanti-ledguy9052 Who cares, if you can afford a luxury SUV you can afford to get a new one every 4-5 years...Driving around in a 10 year old lexus isn't my idea of "luxury"
We bought 2023 Lexus RX350h
Ultra luxury 74K And around same time our friend bought a 2023 BMW x5 premium package 100K
Yes bmw has some more luxury like when you activate the front seats heating or cooling the arm rests get warm or cold too, but when you want to load stuff in the back of your x5 the lower part is kinda in the way unlike Lexus , in the Lexus the back seats are positioned Lower and in the x5 the beach seats are positioned higher and you can clearly see the difference between them but one thing that I liked about the Lexus is the door handle designs and the door opening assist that bmw didn’t had. About speed and acceleration no one gets an suv for performance they are not meant for that so we really didn’t cared about the performance, Ofcurse the car has to be able to carry its own weight but nothing more For us we got more bank for our buck so we bought a Lexus RX but I could totally see why people like to buy X5 after all it depends on your taste
No one buys an suv for performance? Gtfoh lol
It's important to note that the Xdrive 40 is the least entry X5 in the lineup whereas the RX 450h is the top-of-the-line Lexus. These 2 car companies are not playing in the same league.
theres still a 500h
@@Izaya_Orihara the comparison is using the RX 500h
The RX competes against the X3 not the X5
@@wissor33 that's false, Car and Driver also has it wrong. The RX is a midsize that competes with the X5, GLE, GV80, MDX, etc. The NX is a compact that competes with the GLC, X3, gv70, Etc
@@wissor33 you have no idea, thats for sure. Get some knowledge.
Excellent comparison!😸
Thanks! 😀
The other thing to note about the BMW is their subscription stuff. It still destroys but something to consider
There is no subscription that’s only if you don’t pay upfront. You’d have to pay for heated seats in any brands too.
Nothing subscription based in the US. Just talking out of your ass lol
@@chad_rs Don’t be a Chad. Go back 9 months ago when I made this comment. You will see plenty about BMW planning on having subscription for heated seats.
Lexus rx is most reliable vehicle I own.
RX 500h for me, Ever since I learned BMW has engineers on staff specifically who's job is to engineer failure on purpose and the plastics used in the engine. Its a no go for me.
Spending the money if you are going to keep it you want something that will last.
Lexus all the way !...
Many Many thanks. Very fruitful. All the best.
Here in Europe, the BMW brand is in decline. The standard of living is getting worse and worse, so people are thinking about what to spend their money on. BMW is known to be more problematic than Lexus. It is not only the service costs that need to be taken into account, but also the annoyance and the frequency of visits to the service center. So people here in Europe are also starting to realize that it is more worthwhile to buy a Japanese car. And now the Chinese cars are coming, which will really upset the balance of power......!
Metro area with massive stop and go traffic- Lexus. Suburbs with free open roads- Bmw. Ain’t no spirited drive when you rip the car off and breaks within 100 ft again due to traffic or stupid lights.
As someone who owns an interation of both ( X5 M50i and GX 460 ).. I'll say this.. Want a fun, exhilarating driving experience, not necessarily comfortable though= X5 ... Want a boring, but very reliable experience = Lexus (boring doesn't apply to the LC500 or the IS-F 500)..
X50e is more comfortable than both...
And Definitely not LS500. You will need the Lexus to help tow your BMW home.
Just keep it maintained.@@hakeemkareem3211
Want endless headaches? Get a Teutonic branded vehicle
I've owned both and I would not buy another X5, but I would buy another RX 350. Unfortunatly ICE vehicles are going the way of the Dodo bird and we may be forced to go EV. Maybe by the time I have to get a new car in a few years, EV's will have sorted out all the issues.
Same. I would buy another Lexus RX 350
Thanks for this.
As fast as the companies are back peddling on electric, I expect hybrids will be dominant.
Same here. I gave up X5, and got my rx350L, no more headache
U guys should have given the x5 a point for the split tailgate, as that is definitely going to be used a lot by buyers. But otherwise, it's not hard to see that the Bimmer looks more luxurious compared to the best selling Lexus for the class
Bmw look the same with their cheap plastic.
You can't even get a bunch of options in the 40i model as of writing this. Ventilated front seats, acoustic glass, and heated rear seats aren't available to option in the US. They want you to spend more on the 50e and M60 models I guess.
Lexus reliability is legendary. But for those who drive cars like the X5 it doesn't really matter. They are either going to lease this, or drive it for 5-6 years, trade it in and get a new one. And most of the European luxury cars are going to be great in that time period, while offering more modern tech and a more exciting engine/transmission with better handling. It all depends on what you want or need.
Bmw has really brought its game because all bmws are new reliable
Thanks, I’ve been looking at both as well as a few others.
Owner of X5, test driven the current Rx, feels too small both interior and exterior, ride is more quiet and relaxing, but lack power ( 300h model), overall X5 is more spacious, more fun to drive, but Lexus is definately more reliable for long time ownership, but majority of buyers at this price range probably won't own any car for over 5 or 6 years anyway so it's not a major issue
I was leaning towards the X5 anyway! But, based on your review, I’m going with the BMW!
Here in Australia RX 500h $136k X5 40i $150k For reliability Lexus all day every day
great video. awesome approach of two great suvs.
Claiming that the x5 is about twice as good as the Rx is nonsense.
It is. Not everyone buys cars to last 10 years
@@chriskarsseboom2200 Like I said, nonsense!
In addition to Lexus's lower price and superior reliability, I would add an overall lower cost of ownership, which is much much higher with the BMW - as they tend to be expensive to maintain.
Thank you guys nice review...
This RX is not my grandmother's RX but that Beamer looks like my grandmother's current car...
Most flat bed tow truck drivers agree...
The car they pick up the most are BMW's.
So it is faster. Thats good. I mean, you need it to be fast so you can reach that shop or dealer for repairs before they close the place on ya...
BMW does have some maintenance covered.
Thats real good I gotta hand it to'm coz, Goodness gracious guys, dem boys sure do needed it.
My grandmother & her canasta group love the Beamer 💯
WHAT A SURPRISE🤔
The Lexus 🎉100% all day everyday and twice on Sunday!
- Looks
- Reliability
-Gas mileage
-And resale value...
There is no comparison and I don't work nor sell these things. Its just the facts Jack
Any questions? 😊🤔🧐😎
X5 is for fun with speed to lease but Rx for reliability and to own !!
I never owned a BMW, even though I always wanted one I think I’ll buy another Lexus just for the fact that we had no issues with the current one for last 13 years !
Yes I've always wanted a bmw but having owned several toyota and lexus cars since 1982 none of which gave me any problems, I'll stick with lexus 😃
BMW X5 is definitely a better in all aspects besides reliability
The X5 is available as a hybrid also, so you should have compared apples with apples.....
I bought the RX for the smaller size, better mileage, and less cost.. I liked the X5, it had more features etc.. but I just dont need all that. I felt the BMW was more upscale, but the RX was good enough for me. Im not disappointed, I enjoy it, and have had it for 7 months now.
Wish Bmw offered the Bowers and Wilkins audio on the x5 like they used to. Only offered on the X7 😢
BMW with B&W sound system.😂😂😂
Lexus rules Japan the best ! Toyota ! ❤
Guys don't buy an suv looking for performance, just buy a proper sports car and leave the suv in the garage for your better half.
Which one holds its value? And which one is more reliable? BMW strides for driving performance where Lexus not so much. Not comparable.
Price being about the same...ill take the exciting BMW over the boring RX. The RX if you are grandma...
The BMW if your looking for prestige, road presence and performance. Just looking at both cars, it looks like I spent a ton more money on that BMW.
Id take the x5 because it’s a real luxury car
The RX isn’t a luxury car. It’s just a reskinned Camry that’s raised up and tbh looks worse
@@naveenthemachinex5 isn’t a real luxury car its cheap and has faux leather seats…
Go buy one then… vote with your dollar
@@jackz4149 but it’s s real luxury car in far richer materials, better tech and comfort, luxury, RWD architecture, performance, handling etc
@@naveenthemachine are u gonna buy one? Since u like it so much? I liked GLS450 a lot so I bought one
LEXUS ONLY! 😀
To sum it up. If you want a point A to B premium SUV with reliability get the Lexus. I you have a soul and enjoy driving and you want a LUXURY SUV the get the BMW. Lexus is not on the same level with BMW when it comes to luxury. Lexus after all is just a Toyota with a dress on. So many people crying because Lexus lost. Remember Lexus makes some of the most reliable vehicles out there, but not the best vehicles. I probably makes more sense to compare Lexus to Infiniti, Genesis, or Volvo. Mercedes, BMW, and Audi are on another level in terms of technology and luxury
That base engine in X5 is B58, the one that makes the X3 M40i one of the fastest BMW SUVs.
It seems one important point has been missed here. If you wanted to test these two cars in some 15 years from now again, BMW will probably be dead already while Lexus would still be running without any major issues. Not that majority of buyers care much but still.
BMW all the way! My mom has a Lexus which is good for her because less “babysitting” as for maintenance but when it comes to drive and quality of materials… BMW! Thanks for the great content.
Than hope you wont be dissapointed ,my sister has bmw 330 saloon 2021,interior creaks aftwr 20k miles ,materials are not so good...but most cars are made cheap today. Thats why I bought lexus NX, because of the quality ,better than x3 ,and other cars in this class. And reliability,premium reliability you can get only from lexus.
BMW all the way baby 👨🏻❤️🔥👍🏼
If you are going over 36,000 miles, my choice would be the RX.
🤦🏽♂️
Bought my 2018 rx450h with 35000 miles on it three years ago. Current mileage is 76000. Apart from regular servicing it's cost me 15 quid for a replacement wiper arm (ebay). Not sure a bmw would be so cheap to maintain over 41000 miles 🤔
I wouldn't call BMW. A Luxury SUV. It's more Premium than Luxury. BMW are more geared towards Sport. Luxury you cruise. BMW you Drive.
說真的，BMW很多問題，買過了X6m ，才知道的事，被表面給騙了，買車只看表面功夫，會很慘
These are just such different vehicles in almost every Imaginable way. If you think they are comparable, save yourself a bit of coin, enjoy the better reliability, and buy the Lexus - because you won’t know what you are missing.
Proof that reviews/comparison like this cannot be relied on. Its a disconnect from reality. Bmw wins by huge points but more people buys lexus.
More people buy BYD over tesla, yet the tesla is the electric car
Who gave you the sales figures? In this class, X5 is the no1 selling worldwide behind is GLE. RX about 1/3 as much as X5.
@fenglin6095 dude the world don't give a $hit for that unreliable bmw.
people buy lexus because they trust the brand but bmw is much better when new.
@@kristians2704 bmw is ugly.
You didn’t talk about reliability, the RX will last the longest and have the least problems
Haha! Nonsense!
@@AgonxOCdo some research first
@@tanjl-rx3qf “research” haha! You know the only car I ever owned that needed a new transmission was an RX. And it only had 66K miles. So much for reliability.
Lexus is the winner for reliable and easy to maintain
X5 All day. I cant even stand to look at that RX, not to mention the great fuel economy and power on the BMW X5. It’s also faster, and more luxurious.
after 5 years its falling down… you have to have money to maintain it…
Very Good video Champ
Any toyota/lexus is better than this x5...😅but if someone would buy me I would say differently 😂 "never buy bmw" ,thats said to me my friend who worked at bmw dealer. Only lexus or mazda. He worked there too. The number of complains at bmw comparing to mazda and lexus was staggering. But if someone just buy me one ,no problem ,I could drive the x5,x4 ,x99😅 and other of 1000 models of bmw...
Definitely the X5 the interior of the Lexus is pretty basic.
This is easy, the X5 is just a beauty!!
Where can I see the whole sound level chart?
www.carconfections.com
The X5 is miles better but I still would go with Lexus as I know it wont break down.🤣
I value technology and innovation the most when purchasing a vehicle so if i had to pick between these two the beamer gets my money.
You also value real luxury car attributes all of which an x5 has
Have fun with your maintenance costs
@@joegar47 if you can’t afford the maintenance costs you can’t afford any luxury car. Plain and simple
@naveenthemachine that doesn't mean you should be complacent wasting extra money, sometimes double, other brands for all the same features you can get elsewhere.
@@joegar47 bmw has the brand prestige and it shows in design powertrains handling tech luxury etc. compare a bmw to Lexus or lesser brands and bmw always wins. Brands like Hyundai Kia are closer to bmw in comparisons. After all hyundai kia hired engineers and designers from bmw Mercedes audi Bentley etc. fun fact Albert Biermann was responsible for tuning the chassis in the latest Hyundai Kia products and before he was tuning the chassis for bmw M
You just won’t find that in a Lexus anymore. So if you want the luxury of reliability buy a corolla or Camry instead.
Those tire changes are prolly fast on the x5 since you cant rotate those huge tires in the back with the fronts. And expensive.
If you are leasing, BMW will be the winner.
If you are buying, you can't beat the value of Lexus. Their reliability and resale value along dwarf European cars.
First time viewer of the channel. This comparison was very helpful. I no longer have to go to the Lexus dealer. Lexus has a 6 speed auto? What is this, 2006?
Most power train lexus used are 10-15 years old tech. Reliable but boring and suppose cheap
Drive first, and than ask yourself if the 8 or 15 😅 Gear shift like your bmw or other car seller wish uou to have it ,you really need ,and that you will feel some magnificent dofference...😅
So take LC500 with 10 speed . Don't have to thanks 😊
In Hong Kong China , Mercedes for the ambulances and Land Rover Defender for police cruiser , working class people most of them are driving Japanese car and billionaires driving European , in American most man driving a BMW and most women driving a Lexus .
Great analogy
The towing for the X5 is so good, I wonder why they don’t consider making a X5 truck.
A Truck doesn't fit the BMW brand. BMW is Sedan and SUV only. However you can call a SUV a Truck. It's just a Truck with an enclosed bed. Which is called the cargo area 😊
@@reynaldocordero4247 A suv has a trunk, a truck has a bed
@OscarZheng50 How old are you? A Car has a Trunk. A SUV has cargo area. Did I clearly say. A SUV is a Truck that is enclosed with cargo space. Example compare the Toyota Sequoia to the Toyota Tundra. Then tell me what you find out.
@@reynaldocordero4247 whats your point, a car with an enclosed cargo space is a SUV and a car without an enclosed cargo space aka a bed is a truck. what do you not get? if a truck's bed gets modified to be enclosed, its a SUV now, not a truck
@OscarZheng50 A Car is not on the same platform or frame as a Truck and SUV. So there's no way to modify a Car to call it a Truck or SUV. A Truck is the only one that can be modified. Then called a SUV. Just like I was telling you. The Toyota Sequoia is the Toyota Tundra modified into an SUV.
The X5 has a smashing exterior
And a smashed down interior
RX doesn't seem as premium or appealing in exterior but definitely the more welcoming interior layout
However, no denying the fact that the material and build quality is leagues ahead in the X5
X5 all day long! Test drove both and the X5 wins at every level. Of course the wildcard is reliability which the Lexus will likely prevail based on history.
Lease: x5
buy for long term: Lexus
@@troytruong8246 Nah, Lexus is boring and slow and the BMW is now 2nd in reliability...Better off with the fun one
@@pete23234 Bmw is 2nd in reliability based on what? Based on consumer reports and JD Power? Obviously, you did not get the memo. Lol. They are journalists and being paid by these companies. You are so naive and gullible. Life is more complex than you think. We only see the tip of the iceberg.
@pete64041 you never even drive the rx to day it slow.
Lexus without question!
2:58 damn the x5 tows more even though it has the base engine
I love the design and performance of BMW, but i will never own a BMW. I leased 2 bmw and owned one bmw. And out of three of them 2 was unreliable and would break down all the time. And repairs are expensive.
I owned all 4 Lexus over the years and they were all reliable. Not a single one needs repairs. I even owned one lexus and drove it to 265,000 miles without any repairs besides maintenance. I am sure Lexus repairs are expensive too but i would not know because i never had one to have any kind of catastrophic failure.
BMW X5 for myself!
Reliability, Looks, fuel economy = Lexus
I had an X5 as a rental… I dream about it constantly. Probably will need to go certified used.
Maybe you can do a video detailing the driver's experience with a suspension that has "adaptive variable suspension" (e.g. Toyota Crown) versus those without. The upcoming Lexus TX 500h F-Performance has this feature and your past reviews of the Toyota Crown suggest it greatly improves ride and handling qualities.
Give me the X5 every day of the week. They proved in this video that the X5 is way more luxurious, and it has a more refined powertrain. The RX is WAYYY too over styled for my taste, and the BMW has a way more attractive interior. I’d gladly pay the extra money for the Bimmer.
You must look at the category. Are people who are buying these SUV’s towing or going off road, no. Are you trying to drive like you are on a Grand Prix race track, no. You are probably going to work every day, driving on long weekends or vacations with your family. All of this is personal preference but for me spending that much money, comfort and reliability reigns supreme. With that said I prefer Lexus, not mad at anyone for having a different opinion.
The X5 is a winner for you if you want a BMW and the Lexus is a winner if you want a Lexus. How can you even compare these two. At this price point the overal feel counts more; I would expect both of them to be good :)
Modern day BMWs are very reliable. Especially with B58s. Also owner takes important role. Proper maintenances will make your car more reliable. Only reason Toyo/Lex is notorious for reliability is because their cars have been same since 2000.
I went with the BMW X5 XDrive 40i, loving it so far
Lexus, the best!!!
In your summary in the end I would have expected you to mention the spare wheel as a big difference
Similar equipped X5 is almost $17k CAD … sure you get an extra 180HP and 3 year maintenance, better tech for the X5… but is it work 17k more? (I’m compared the PHEV versions)
Yes
What I call lexus is poor man's luxury car
@@fenglin6095 or a smart man’s car who doesn’t want to be at the dealer every other month
Absolutly is not worth it...x5 like most german cars are overpriced. Damn,all cars now pverpriced including lexus.