Conclusion:
Hybrid against power Diesels. The decision precipitates here clearly to favour of the new BMW X3 3.0sd. The BMW with that impressing strong twin turbo-Diesel unites sporty road performances with a justifiable consumption and exhibits besides outstanding handling characteristics. There the Bavarian SUV - up to easy losses with the travelling comfort - no further weaknesses affords, wins it with clear projection/lead. The complex hybrid system in the Lexus works perfectly and reliably. But against the Diesel of the BMW the drive of the RX 400h does not have a chance - it needs nearly three litres fuel more. Sparpotenzial shows the Japanese only with very deliberated driving fashion, but its environmental balance is positive.
Found on Germancarzone. The diesel is quicker than the hybrid and beats it in overall fuel economy too.
-BMW530i
Lexus RX 400h BMW X3 3.0sd
272hp / 286hp
0-100 km/h (s) 7.8 6.3
0-120 km/h (s) 10.6 8.6
60-100 km/h (s) 3.9 3.4
80-120 km/h (s) 4.9 4.3
Höchstgeschwindigkeit (km/h) 200 240
Handling (min.) 1:58,9 1:51,1
Slalom (km/h), Pylonenabst. 18 m 61.1 63.7
Brake distance: 39 m 37.8 m
Fuel consumption (l/100 km): 12 L 9.3 L
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