BMW 2 Series vs Lexus NX

The BMW 2 Series starts from $61,800 before on-road costs, while the Lexus NX opens at $71,700. That makes the BMW 2 Series the more affordable entry point by $9,900.

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 $67,980 and $78,870 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Lexus NX by roughly $1,855 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

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 Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Lexus NX. The Lexus NX counters with wireless charging, heated front seats, Mark Levinson audio 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 Hybrid making 179kW and 239Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.7 seconds.

The Lexus NX has the clear power advantage at 179kW vs 115kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Lexus NX is 0.9s 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 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 200kg 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 $1,425/year for the Lexus NX. That is a $371 annual difference in favour of the Lexus NX.

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).