2017 BMW i3 vs. 2017 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, body structures are completely different. One is a Hatchback and the other an SUV. The 2017 BMW i3 is also significantly smaller than the 2017 Lexus NX 300h. Also, the 2017 NX 300h has a more powerful engine than the 2017 i3, and it gets 61.3 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. In addition, the NX 300h seats one more passenger than the i3. Among similarities are the market segment and starting price.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • Auto, RWD
  • 2.5 L, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$42,400
$39,720
Engine
Engine
Electric Motor
2.5L Inline-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
170 hp
194 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
7.0 sec
9.1 sec
City MPG
City MPG
137 MPGe
33 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
111 MPGe
30 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
124 MPGe
31 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
157.8 in
182.3 in
Height
Height
62.1 in
64.8 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
101.2 in
104.7 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
76.6 ft2
93.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
4
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.6 in
37.4 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
40.5 in
42.8 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
53.6 in
57.3 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.2 in
38.0 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
31.9 in
36.1 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
49.2 in
55.3 in

Costs

2017 BMW i3

2017 Lexus NX 300h

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$550 - $2,000
$1,850
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$129 (2017 BMW i3 60 Ah)
$329 (2017 Lexus NX NX 300h AWD)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$3,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$8,193 - $9,643
$17,693
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