BMW X3 vs Lexus RX (2026)
BMW X3 (₹76.20 Lakh – ₹78.20 Lakh) and Lexus RX (₹89.99 Lakh – ₹1.10 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The BMW X3 is more affordable — it starts ₹13.79 Lakh lower than the Lexus RX.
- The Lexus RX is the more powerful car, with 366 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 RX in short
The RX is Lexus's larger luxury SUV, hybrid across the board: the RX 350h strong hybrid in Exquisite (₹89.99 lakh) and Luxury (₹98.04 lakh) trims, and the RX 500h F SPORT+ at ₹1.10 crore with a 371 hp turbocharged performance hybrid. Prices are from Lexus India's official list. Against the Mercedes GLE and BMW X5 — none of which offers a hybrid — the RX is the efficiency-first alternative, with the 500h adding genuine pace to the pitch.
Full RX prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: X3 or RX?
The BMW X3 is more affordable — it starts ₹13.79 Lakh lower than the Lexus RX. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
X3 vs RX — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: BMW X3 — not yet tested; Lexus RX — not yet tested.
Should I buy the X3 or the RX?
The BMW X3 is more affordable — it starts ₹13.79 Lakh lower than the Lexus RX. The Lexus RX is the more powerful car, with 366 bhp against null bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.