BMW X3 vs Lexus NX 350h (2026)
BMW X3 (₹76.20 Lakh – ₹78.20 Lakh) and Lexus NX 350h (₹67.59 Lakh – ₹74.50 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Lexus NX 350h is more affordable — it starts ₹8.61 Lakh lower than the BMW X3.
- The Lexus NX 350h is the more powerful car, with 188 bhp against null bhp.
Specification Comparison
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BMW X3 in short
The new-generation X3 launched in India in January 2025, and per BMW India's own pricing the 30 xDrive M Sport Pro petrol costs ₹76.20 lakh while the xDrive20d diesel costs ₹78.20 lakh — unusually, the diesel is the pricier car. Both are locally assembled with xDrive all-wheel drive standard. A cheaper xDrive20 petrol (around ₹69.90 lakh) exists but our sources conflict on its exact price, so it is held from the table. Rivals are the Mercedes-Benz GLC and Audi Q5.
Full X3 prices & variants →Lexus NX 350h in short
The NX 350h is Lexus's volume SUV in India and the only strong hybrid in the midsize luxury SUV class: four variants from the ₹67.59 lakh Exquisite through the rugged-trim Overtrail (₹71.43 lakh) and Luxury (₹72.33 lakh) to the ₹74.50 lakh F SPORT, all with a ~188 bhp 2.5L strong hybrid and e-CVT, per Lexus India's official price list. Against the Mercedes GLC, BMW X3 and Volvo XC60 it trades outright power for city efficiency no rival approaches.
Full NX 350h prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: X3 or NX 350h?
The Lexus NX 350h is more affordable — it starts ₹8.61 Lakh lower than the BMW X3. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
X3 vs NX 350h — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: BMW X3 — not yet tested; Lexus NX 350h — not yet tested.
Should I buy the X3 or the NX 350h?
The Lexus NX 350h is more affordable — it starts ₹8.61 Lakh lower than the BMW X3. The Lexus NX 350h is the more powerful car, with 188 bhp against null bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.