You want a new SUV that can do more and go farther. Could a luxury model like the 2021 BMW X5 or Lexus RX 350 be in the cards for your every journey near Nashville, Franklin, and Brentwood, Tennessee? Discover the natural leader in the luxury SUV segment today!

At BMW of Nashville, we want to help you fuel more exciting adventures-but first, we're here to help with your research. Reach out to us when you're ready for the next step forward.

X5 vs RX 350: Light Up Your Nighttime Drive 

Imagine if you could bring the club with you wherever you go. That's precisely the case with the 2021 X5, which shows up the RX 350 by offering a unique feature in nighttime illumination.

BMW calls it the Panoramic Sky Lounge LED Roof, and we call it a certain good time! Add some drama to your drive with 15,000 points of LED light that emanates from your moonroof. Switch among blue, white, orange, bronze, lilac, and green light and find what suits your mood!

Though the Lexus brand is known for vibrant ambient lighting, you won't find a feature on your RX 350 to match the brilliance of the BMW.

BMW: Glimpse the Glimmer of Glass Crystal

A luxury SUV should be trimmed in the classiest materials, from real leather to authentic wood and metal finishes. The BMW X5 and Lexus RX 350 have all that and so much more.

Both come standard with synthetic leather-dubbed "SensaTec" in the BMW and "NuLuxe" in the Lexus. You can upgrade to real leather and sink into the plushest seat appointments! The BMW X5 looks especially stately with Anthracite-Brown Poplar Matte Finish Wood accents.

The best of the X5's interior style isn't wood, leather, or aluminum, though-it's glass. The available Glass Controls for the iDrive Controller and gear shifter add a weightier feel and a shine you'll love to see every time you slide inside!

BMW X5 vs Lexus RX 350: SUV Performance 

We've come to it at last-the reason you're here. You want to see how the 2021 X5 and RX 350 compare as far as performance! Which one outdoes the other when power comes into play?

Though the Lexus RX 350 is satisfying as a daily driver, its 295-horsepower V6 will hardly get the blood pumping. Not compared to the BMW X5, anyway, which has a wider selection of engines:

  • 3.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder-335 HP
  • 3.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder w/ electric motor-389 HP
  • 4.4L BMW M TwinPower Turbo V8-523 HP (X5 M50i) or 600-617 HP (X5 M)

Outperform in the BMW and take your journey from smooth to sporty in seconds. The available Adaptive M Sport Suspension lets you choose your drive mode. Cruise in smooth luxury or show off your sportiness on the streets of Nashville, Franklin, and Brentwood, TN!

Is the BMW X5 Better than the Lexus RX 350?

Though the Lexus RX 350 makes a strong case for itself, the 2021 BMW X5 bests its competition in all the ways that matter. From the glammed-up moonroof to the powerhouse engines under the hood, the X5 Sports  Activity Vehicle® offers an experience like no other!

See it in action when you swing by our showroom at BMW of Nashville. You can schedule a test drive online and snag your seat at the helm today.

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