2023 Lexus NX 350 vs 2023 BMW X3 near Rockville, MD

With so many luxury compact SUVs saturating the market, finding the top contender may feel confusing and overwhelming. Well, we’d love to shine the spotlight on the 2023 Lexus NX 350, and we can’t think of a better way to do so than by putting it against the 2023 BMW X3. Our team at Pohanka Lexus can answer your questions after you’re done reading. 

Interior

When choosing a luxury model, there is the understanding that you will receive a plush and enviable cabin. Well, the NX 350 provides just that! To start, the standard heated front seats will allow you to travel even when temperatures in Rockville drop below zero. This function is optional in the X3, so you will have to spend more instead of receiving it with the base as you would with Lexus. NX 350 once again leads ahead in the comfort department with the standard power 2-way lumbar support on the driver’s seat. This feature, once again, is only an add-on for the BMW. While each of these models come with a 5-passenger seating arrangement, the NX 350 has more room to stretch out with a spacious 41 inches of front legroom, as opposed to the X3’s 40.3 inches.

Exterior

The presence of the 2023 Lexus NX 350 is unrivaled in stature. Lighting the path ahead on this duo are standard LED high and low beam lights to brighten up your view of the path ahead. However, the NX 350 has standard LED fog lights to cut through inclement weather to send you down the road confidently. These are unavailable on the X3, unfortunately, so you may experience a trickier time maneuvering through poor conditions. While both editions have a standard push start ignition, only the NX 350 has SmartAccess to allow you quicker access to your cabin. Finally, you will receive standard heated side mirrors if you go with either of these choices. 

Performance

We won’t keep you waiting any longer, let’s take a peek at how each of these SUVs run. At the core of the NX 350 is a standard 2.4L 4-cylinder engine that will launch you down to Potomac Woods Park with a fierce 275 horsepower¹ and 317 lb.-ft. of torque¹. On the opposing end, the X3 has a standard 2.0L 4-cylinder that reduces these numbers to 248  horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque, so you won’t have as much verve at your disposal. These editions do each have standard AWD, so you can maneuver through sleek conditions without sliding around as much. Plus, they both have a standard 8-speed automatic transmission. As you can tell, the 2023 Lexus NX 350’s power and amenities simply cannot be understated. Contact us today to drive this auto!