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2026 BMW X3 vs 2026 Lexus NX

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 29 MPG vs 40 MPG combined — Lexus NX is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $2800 vs $2050 — Lexus NX saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Premium Gasoline vs Premium Gasoline
Specification 2026 BMW X3 2026 Lexus NX
Year20262026
ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel TypePremium GasolinePremium Gasoline
DriveAll-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)Automatic (AV-S6)
Cylinders44
Displacement (L)2.02.5
City MPG2742
Highway MPG3338
Combined MPG2940
Annual Fuel Cost$2800$2050
CO₂ (g/mile)299.0220.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score6/107/10
EPA GHG Score6/107/10
Overall Safety4/5 ★
Frontal Crash4/5
Side Crash5/5
Rollover4/5
🚗 2026 BMW X3

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD with 29 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Premium Gasoline. All-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2026 Lexus NX

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD with 40 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Premium Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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