BMW X7 vs Lexus LX

The BMW X7 starts from $174,900 before on-road costs, while the Lexus LX opens at $172,900. That makes the Lexus LX the more affordable entry point by $2,000.

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 $192,390 and $190,190 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BMW X7 by roughly $4,985 in fuel alone.

Both the BMW X7 and Lexus LX hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Lexus LX packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 7 in the BMW X7.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the BMW X7 and 8 in the Lexus LX.

The BMW X7 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 X7 stands out with Apple CarPlay and Harman Kardon audio that you will not find on the Lexus LX. The Lexus LX counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and Mark Levinson audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The BMW X7 uses a Diesel producing 259kW and 720Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5 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 Lexus LX has the clear power advantage at 305kW vs 259kW. In the real-world sprint, the BMW X7 is 1.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BMW X7 measures 5,181mm long on a 3,105mm wheelbase, 86mm longer than the Lexus LX at 5,095mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW X7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 750L in the BMW X7 and 487L in the Lexus LX, giving the BMW X7 a 263L advantage.

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 $2,822/year for the BMW X7 and $3,819/year for the Lexus LX. That is a $997 annual difference in favour of the BMW X7.

Estimated annual total: $2,822 (BMW X7) vs $3,819 (Lexus LX). The BMW X7 saves you roughly $997 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (BMW X7) vs 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus LX). The BMW X7 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —4yr (Lexus LX).