BMW X6 M vs Lexus LX

The BMW X6 M starts from $247,900 before on-road costs, while the Lexus LX opens at $172,900. That makes the Lexus LX the more affordable entry point by $75,000.

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 $272,690 and $190,190 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BMW X6 M by roughly $6,555 in fuel alone.

Both the BMW X6 M and Lexus LX hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 8 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the BMW X6 M and 8 in the Lexus LX.

The BMW X6 M features a 14.9-inch touchscreen, while the Lexus LX gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BMW X6 M stands out with Bowers & Wilkins audio that you will not find on the Lexus LX. The Lexus LX counters with Mark Levinson audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The BMW X6 M uses a Petrol producing 460kW and 750Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.8 seconds.

The Lexus LX responds with a Petrol making 305kW and 650Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.7 seconds.

The BMW X6 M has the clear power advantage at 460kW vs 305kW. In the real-world sprint, the BMW X6 M is 1.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BMW X6 M measures 4,960mm long on a 2,975mm wheelbase, 135mm shorter than the Lexus LX at 5,095mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW X6 M generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 600L in the BMW X6 M and 487L in the Lexus LX, giving the BMW X6 M a 113L advantage. The Lexus LX seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Lexus LX leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,508/year for the BMW X6 M and $3,819/year for the Lexus LX. That is a $1,311 annual difference in favour of the BMW X6 M.

Estimated annual total: $2,508 (BMW X6 M) vs $3,819 (Lexus LX). The BMW X6 M saves you roughly $1,311 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (BMW X6 M) vs 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus LX). The BMW X6 M has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —4yr (Lexus LX).