2021 BMW X5 vs. Lexus RXL

Increased Confidence for Every Drive in Bakersfield, CA

The invigorating performance you will experience in the 2021 BMW X5 in Bakersfield, California, can only be described through personal experience. Being a natural leader, this Sports Activity Vehicle® will transform your driving experience no matter if you’re searching for enticing thrills or notable convenience. We took the time to compare it with another leading SUV, the Lexus RXL, and these were our results.

Ready for any challenge, the X5’s construction can handle the toughest terrain without sacrificing comfort. Available to the driver is an adjustable suspension system that allows a choice between two ride experiences; extra-supple and sport. The extra-supple setting is best suited for long trips while the sport mode provides maximum control over tricky roads, but you won’t find these features on the RXL due to its lack of adjustable shock absorbers. Along with this structure, you’ll find an adjustable active suspension system that limits body roll while improving handling and stability by actively counteracting cornering forces, yet another feature lost on the RXL. If you dare to venture off-road in the X5, trust that this SAV can travel further without being stopped or damage thanks to the greater minimum ground clearance than the RXL (8.7 vs. 8.1 inches). 

On all X5 models, you’ll find regenerative brakes that improve the SAV’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into usable energy instead of wasting it. The only regenerative brake system you’ll find on the RXL is within its Hybrid model. Additionally, all X5 engines can automatically turn off when the vehicle is stopped, saving even more fuel while reducing pollution. Lexus only has this system available for their RXL Hybrid model. For a longer range between fill-ups, the X5’s fuel capacity is 4.7 gallons more than the RXL Hybrids fuel tank, and 2.7 gallons more than the RXL’s standard fuel tank.

The BMW X5 advances the everyday drive with the latest driving technology, infotainment system, and customizable features that make this SAV genuinely responsive. On the X5 xDrive50i and M50i models, the driver and front passenger will have the opportunity to enjoy a standard memory system that costs extra in the RXL. This system automatically adjusts the steering wheel, seating, mirror position, climate settings, and radio stations to make each driving and riding experience truly personal. Another automatic system found in the X5 is the Parking Assistant Plus, which can parallel park the BMW without the driver having to lift a finger. 

The 2021 BMW X5 in Bakersfield, California, is ready to perform, but are you prepared to handle it? Come into BMW of Bakersfield for a test-drive, and discover more remarkable features this SAV has to offer.