BMW iX vs Toyota LandCruiser 300

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the BMW iX at 5 stars (2021) and the Toyota LandCruiser 300 at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the BMW iX and 89% for the Toyota LandCruiser 300, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the BMW iX, against 6 on the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The BMW iX features a 14.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BMW iX stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota LandCruiser 300. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BMW iX gets vernasca leather upholstery while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 offers cloth. Climate control is 4-zone in the BMW iX and 2-zone in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

Drivetrain

The BMW iX uses a Electric producing 300kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.1 seconds.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 responds with a Diesel Twin-Turbo V6 making 227kW and 700Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.

The BMW iX has the clear power advantage at 300kW vs 227kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BMW iX is 3.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The BMW iX measures 4,965mm long on a 3,000mm wheelbase, 15mm shorter than the Toyota LandCruiser 300 at 4,980mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW iX generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 500L in the BMW iX and 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300, giving the Toyota LandCruiser 300 a 200L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota LandCruiser 300 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,500kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Toyota LandCruiser 300's turning circle is 1.0 m tighter, 11.8 m against 12.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the BMW iX costs about $960 a year (20 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Toyota LandCruiser 300 about $2,537 a year (8.9 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (BMW iX) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota LandCruiser 300).

Where each one leads

The BMW iX: more power (300kW against 227kW).

The Toyota LandCruiser 300: the lower starting price ($97,990 against $142,900), the bigger boot with the seats up (700L against 500L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,500kg).

The Verdict

Toyota LandCruiser 300 scores higher, 76 vs 69

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 scores 76 to the BMW iX's 69 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: practicality (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 20 points), performance (BMW iX ahead by 19 points), safety (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 12 points). Boot space with the seats up: 500L in the BMW iX, 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

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