BMW 2 Series vs Lexus NX

The BMW 2 Series starts from $59,900 before on-road costs, while the Lexus NX opens at $59,900. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $65,890 and $65,890 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the BMW 2 Series and Lexus NX hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 94% for the BMW 2 Series and 91% for the Lexus NX.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Lexus NX packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the BMW 2 Series.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the BMW 2 Series and 8 in the Lexus NX.

The BMW 2 Series features a 10.7-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Lexus NX gets a 9.8-inch display and 8-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BMW 2 Series stands out with head-up display and Harman Kardon audio that you will not find on the Lexus NX. The Lexus NX counters with wireless charging and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BMW 2 Series gets sensatec synthetic leather upholstery while the Lexus NX offers synthetic leather.

The BMW 2 Series uses a Petrol producing 115kW and 230Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds.

The Lexus NX responds with a Petrol making 152kW and 243Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Lexus NX has the clear power advantage at 152kW vs 115kW. In the real-world sprint, the BMW 2 Series is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BMW 2 Series measures 4,546mm long on a 2,670mm wheelbase, 114mm shorter than the Lexus NX at 4,660mm (2,690mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Lexus NX generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 360L in the BMW 2 Series and 520L in the Lexus NX, giving the Lexus NX a 160L advantage.

For towing, the Lexus NX leads with a 1,650kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 350kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,796/year for the BMW 2 Series and $1,967/year for the Lexus NX. That is a $171 annual difference in favour of the BMW 2 Series.

Estimated annual total: $1,796 (BMW 2 Series) vs $1,967 (Lexus NX). The BMW 2 Series saves you roughly $171 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (BMW 2 Series) vs 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus NX). The BMW 2 Series has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —4yr (Lexus NX).