2015 BMW i3 vs. 2016 Lexus NX 300h
2015 BMW i3 vs. 2016 Lexus NX 300h - Front Left Comparison
2015 BMW i3 vs. 2016 Lexus NX 300h - Rear Right Comparison
2015 BMW i3 vs. 2016 Lexus NX 300h - Dashboard Comparison
2015 BMW i3 vs. 2016 Lexus NX 300h - Side Comparison2015 BMW i3
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2016 Lexus NX 300h
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What is the main difference between i3 and NX 300h?
Although there are some similarities, these two are different in most aspects such as body structure, fuel economy, ground shadow size, market segment, horsepower, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a significant difference between body structures and exterior dimensions. The 2015 BMW i3 is a Hatchback, while the 2016 Lexus NX 300h is an SUV. It is also significantly smaller. Also, the 2016 NX 300h has a more powerful engine and gets 89 mpg less than the 2015 i3. In addition, there is a difference in the number of passengers; the NX 300h seats one more the i3. Among similarities are the market segment and starting price.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- Auto, RWD
- 2.5 L, Auto, FWD
- 2.5 L, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$42,400
$39,720
Engine
Engine
2.5L Inline-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
170 hp
194 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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9.1 sec
City MPG
City MPG
137 MPG
34 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
111 MPG
30 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
124 MPG
32 MPG
Width
Width
80.3 in
83.9 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
69.9 in
73.6 in
Length
Length
157.4 in
182.3 in
Height
Height
62.1 in
64.8 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
101.2 in
104.7 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
76.4 ft2
93.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
4
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.6 in
38.2 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
40.5 in
42.8 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 in
57.3 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.2 in
38.1 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
31.9 in
36.1 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
50.4 in
55.3 in
Costs
2015 BMW i3
2016 Lexus NX 300h
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
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$1,800 - $1,850
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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