Heed adventure's call. Take a chance and take on challenges in a more capable luxury SUV. The 2021 BMW X3 and Lexus RX 350 are strong contenders, but which will elevate every experience when you take the wheel and drive into the unknown?

Explore these models and their bold takes on what it means to drive in luxury! We want to help Nashville, Franklin, and Brentwood, Tennessee, drivers learn more, so drop us a line at BMW of Nashville today.

Performance: Energetic X3 Bests the RX 350

Admit it: The adventurer within you wants more than a sharp and spiffy SUV. Your heart craves a wild performance, and the 2021 X3 and RX 350 can deliver! Which does it better?

Every Lexus RX 350 uses a robust 295-horsepower V6 to power forward. While it can appeal to your need for  speed, the BMW X3 has more potent powerplants in its engine lineup. A BMW M TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder has 382 horsepower (X3 M40i) or 473 horsepower (X3 M) on tap.

In fact, the Competition-tuned version of that same engine adds 30 HP for a total of 503 HP-more horsepower than the RX 350 has in the stable.

Plug-In Hybrid: Rock Down to Electric Avenue

Embrace your inner Eddy Grant and join the modern age of driving too! Anything feels possible in the BMW X3 Plug-In Hybrid. It outcompetes the Lexus RX 350 with an all-electric drive mode.

The plug-in hybrid Sports Activity Vehicle®, dubbed the X3 xDrive30e, combines a combustion engine and a fuel-efficient electric motor. The result? You'll be fast off the starting line with up to 288 horsepower on tap-and you'll have an all-electric driving range of 17 miles!

Conquer quick commutes emissions-free and embrace your inner environmentalist! The Lexus RX 350 has no plug-in hybrid power (though a "traditional hybrid" RX450h is available).

Cutting-Edge Technology: A Generous Gesture

You want your new luxury SUV to come loaded with the latest tech. No doubt, the 2021 X3 and RX 350 got the memo, because they offer more features and compatibility than ever before:

  • Apple CarPlay™ / Android Auto™
  • Bluetooth® wireless technology
  • Premium sound systems

BMW iDrive and Lexus infotainment can be controlled from standard touchscreens. You'll have another option in the BMW X3: available Gesture Control. Use natural hand gestures to control the system with your eyes still on the road! You won't find this feature on the Lexus RX 350. 

Should I Buy a Lexus RX 350 or a BMW X3?

At BMW of Nashville, we want to keep our readers up to date with all the latest in automotive. As you can see from our comparison, the 2021 BMW X3 outscores the Lexus RX 350 in the most important ways. It offers the performance thrills of a lifetime and so much more.

If you want to see the X3 Sports Activity Vehicle® in action, swing by our showroom. Book your test drive online, then hit the streets of Nashville, Franklin, and Brentwood, TN, in style!

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