BMW X5 vs Lexus RX (2026)
BMW X5 (₹96.90 Lakh – ₹1.12 Crore) 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 Lexus RX is more affordable — it starts ₹6.91 Lakh lower than the BMW X5.
- The Lexus RX is the more powerful car, with 366 bhp against null bhp.
Specification Comparison
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BMW X5 in short
The X5 is BMW's large luxury SUV for India, facelifted in 2023 and priced ₹96.90 lakh to ₹1.12 crore across four variants — six-cylinder petrol (40i) and diesel (30d), each in xLine and M Sport trims. Every variant is a 3.0L six with xDrive, and the 645-litre boot leads the class. Local assembly keeps it under the Mercedes-Benz GLE's ₹1.00 crore entry. The GLE and Audi Q7 are its rivals; the Q7 counters with seven seats.
Full X5 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: X5 or RX?
The Lexus RX is more affordable — it starts ₹6.91 Lakh lower than the BMW X5. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
X5 vs RX — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: BMW X5 — not yet tested; Lexus RX — not yet tested.
Should I buy the X5 or the RX?
The Lexus RX is more affordable — it starts ₹6.91 Lakh lower than the BMW X5. 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.