Head to head

BMW iX3 vs Lexus RZ

A side-by-side comparison of published Australian specifications, including WLTP range figures.

This comparison is generated automatically from published manufacturer specifications, not from hands-on testing. It sets the two cars' figures side by side; it is not a road test.

Car A

BMW iX3 electric car photographed from the front three-quarter angle, 400 km of range

BMW iX3

From A$98,400 Β· 400 km

Read the BMW iX3 review

Car B

Lexus RZ electric car photographed from the front three-quarter angle, 395 km of range

Lexus RZ

From A$98,400 Β· 395 km

Read the Lexus RZ review

The verdict

The BMW iX3 offers more range β€” 400 km WLTP against 395 km, a gap of about 10 km between charges. The Lexus RZ is the better fit for families needing extra boot space, with 522 litres and 5 seats versus 510 litres and 5 in the BMW iX3. Prices start at the same figure, so the deciding factors are boot space, pace (6.3s plays 6.8s off the line) and which standout feature matters more to you.

On the measured specifications below, the BMW iX3 leads in 2 areas and the Lexus RZ in 2.

Specs side by side

Price from (new)(Lower is better)

BMW iX3A$98,400
Lexus RZA$98,400

Range (WLTP)

BMW iX3400 km
Lexus RZ395 km

Battery

BMW iX374 kWh
Lexus RZ71.4 kWh

Body type

BMW iX3SUV
Lexus RZSUV

Seats

BMW iX35
Lexus RZ5

Boot space

BMW iX3510 litres
Lexus RZ522 litres

0–100 km/h(Lower is better)

BMW iX36.8s
Lexus RZ6.3s

Standout feature

BMW iX3Sensible-sized SUV, very quiet at highway speeds
Lexus RZLexus refinement with a steer-by-wire yoke option

How they score

Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in Australia β€” 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.

Range

BMW iX326/100
Lexus RZ22/100

Price

BMW iX340/100
Lexus RZ40/100

Family space

BMW iX367/100
Lexus RZ73/100

Performance

BMW iX326/100
Lexus RZ38/100

Tech

BMW iX322/100
Lexus RZ22/100

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