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Lexus
NX
350h Exquisite

₹ 64.90 Lakh

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EMI: ₹ 131594

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3 Series
330i Sport

₹ 46.85 Lakh

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EMI: ₹ 94998

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Engine & Performance
Fuel Type	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Petrol
Transmission	Automatic (CVT) - 6 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Top Speed	180	250
Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	9.2	5.8
4x4 or All Wheel Drive	Torque-On-Demand	No
Mileage - ARAI Reported	17.8	16.1
Driving Range (km)	997	951.67
Engine	2494 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.5L 2AR-FXE I4	B48 Turbocharged I4
Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	153 bhp @ 5700 rpm	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	210 Nm @ 4200 rpm	400 Nm @ 1550 rpm
Peak Engine Performance	194 bhp 300 Nm	-
Electric Motor	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle	-
Battery	1.6 kWh, Nickel Metal Hydride, 245 Volt,Battery Placed Under Rear Seats	-
Turbo / SuperCharger	No	Turbocharged
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6


Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Minimum Turning Radius	5.7	6
Suspension - Front	MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers and Stabilizer Bar	Double-joint spring strut axle, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing
Suspension - Rear	Double Wishbone with Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers and Stabilizer Bar	Five-link axle
Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyres Size - Front	225 / 60 R18	225 / 50 R17
Tyres Size - Rear	225 / 60 R18	225 / 50 R17
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Space Saver


Size, Weight, & Dimensions
Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	475	480
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	56	59
Passenger Capacity	5	5
Length (mm)	4640	4709
Width (mm)	1845	1827
Height (mm)	1645	1435
Wheelbase (mm)	2660	2851
Ground Clearance (mm)	170	135
Curb Weight (kgs)	1785	-
No of Seating Rows	2	2
No of Doors	5	4


Safety
NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
High-beam Assist
Seat Belt Warning
Child Lock
Anchor Points for Child Seat
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Anti theft Engine immobilizer
Middle rear three-point seatbelt
Flashing Emergency Brake Light
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless


Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators
Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital
Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
Real Time Mileage
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Low Fuel Warning
Door Not Closed Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Active Gear Display
Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
Gear Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Clock	Analogue	Digital
Headlights On Reminder
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue


Music and Infotainment
Integrated Music System
Infotainment Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display
Voice Command Support
Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Steering Mounted Controls
Wireless Charger
GPS & Navigation
Speakers	6+	6+
FM Radio
Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
USB / Pen-Drive Support
Aux Support
iPod Compatibility
MP3 Playback


Comfort & Convenience
Push Button Start / Stop
Cruise Control Driving Mode
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Heater
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver
12V Power Outlets	1	2
Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat


Braking & Traction
Brake Type - Front	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Break Type - Rear	Disc	Ventilated Disc
ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control
Hill Hold Assist
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Braking Performance	-	33


Seats
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seat Type
Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Driver Armrest
Armrest for Rear Seat
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	40:20:40 split


Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	All	All
Window Control: One Touch -Down	All	All
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Rear Glass Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Doot Sill Plates
Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVM
Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Tailgate Release


Head & Tail Lights
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Head Lights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Follow me home head Lights
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Active
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lamps	LED on front	LED,LED
Tail Light	LED	LED


Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Leather-wrapped Steering
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Interior Colour(s)	White Ochre / Black, Sunflare Brown / Black, White Ochre / White, Black, Dark Rose / Black, Ochre / Black, Black / Accent White, Rich Cream / Black	Sensatec Canberra Beige/Black, Sensatec Black \| Black
Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Light inside Glove Box
Storage in Driver Armrest
Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Pockets in Front Seat-back
Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
Sunglass Holder


Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable
Roof Mounted Antenna
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
Body Coloured Bumpers
Body Kit


Manufacturer Warranty
Warranty (Years)	3	3
Warranty (Max Kilometres)	100000	40000
Battery Warranty (Years)
Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)


Rear row
Seat Adjustment	4 Way	2 Way

Compare Lexus NX BMW 3 Series on basis of price, offers, detailed tech specs & other features. The price of Lexus NX 350h Exquisite and BMW 3 Series 330i Sport is ₹ 64.90 Lakh and ₹ 46.85 Lakh respectively.The claimed mileage for Lexus NX 350h Exquisite is 17.8 kmpl. The claimed mileage for BMW 3 Series 330i Sport is 16.1 kmpl. In technical specifications, Lexus NX 350h Exquisite is powered by 2494 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine. BMW 3 Series 330i Sport is powered by 1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

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