

How each SUV performs will be a big factor when making your choice about which vehicle comes out on top. The BMW certainly proves itself as worthy competition, but it doesn't quite match up completely. Here's a quick look at how the two SUVs stack up against each other.
2020 LEXUS LX 570 | 2020 BMW X7 xDrive40i | |
Engine | 5.7 Liter V-8 | 3.0 Liter Turbocharged Inline 6-cylinder |
Horsepower | 383 @ 5,600 RPM | 335 @ 5,500 RPM |
Torque | 403 lb-ft @ 3,600 RPM | 330 @ 1,500 |
Drivetrain | Full-time 4 Wheel Drive | All-wheel drive (xDrive) |
Turning Circle | 38.7 feet | 42.8 feet |
From a performance perspective, cars like these two have impressive inclusions, but the larger engine is a huge plus for the LX 570. The 5.7-liter V-8 engine of the 2020 Lexus LX 570 produces 383 horsepower and 403 pound feet of torque. That's 48 additional horsepower and 73 more pound feet of torque than the smaller, turbocharged inline six cylinder engine of the 2020 BMW X7 xDrive40i.

Available safety features are at the top of everyone's mind. But it seems that they take more of a priority in the mind of Lexus engineers than those of BMW's engineers. While the 2020 LX 570 and the 2020 BMW X7 xDrive40i have a number of safety features in common, the LX seems to have few more crucial features that come standard at no extra cost to you. When comparing the two makes and models head-to-head, it starts to become clear where one model pulls out ahead.
2020 LEXUS LX 570 | 2020 BMW X7 xDrive40i | |
Forward Collision Warning | Standard | Standard |
Automatic Emergency Braking | Standard | Standard |
Pedestrian Detection | Standard | Standard |
Lane Departure Warning | Standard | Standard |
Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | Optional |
Airbags | 10 | 8 |
The 2020 Lexus LX 570 comes standard with the Lexus Safety System+, an impressive suite of standard safety features like Pedestrian Detection and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. BMW requires you to purchase those features in a rather expensive package in order to match the LX 570. So when it comes to safety and security, it seems clear that the 2020 Lexus LX 570 edges out the 2020 BMW xDrive40i.
Comfort
Comfort for the driver and their passengers is of paramount importance to any car maker. When it comes to the 2020 Lexus LX 570 and the 2020 BMW X7 xDrive40i that standard remains true for both. However, when you take a closer look at the two models, it becomes more clear that the 2020 LX 570 edges out the 2020 BMW X7 once again.
- Seats More: As you're about to read, the 2020 LX 570 offers more room in some crucial areas. Not only does it provide more comfort, it also provides more seats for more people to experience that comfort. The 2020 LX 570 seats eight passengers, compared to the 2020 X7, which only seats seven passengers.
- More Legroom: The 2020 LX 570 provides more legroom for the driver and front passenger, making those long road trips or simple trips to the grocery store and around town that much more comfortable.
- More Shoulder Room: We understand that shoulder room might not be the first thing you think of or consider when deciding on a new vehicle. However, it does make a considerable difference in the comfort you and your passengers experience in your vehicle. The 2020 Lexus LX 570 edges out the 2020 BMW X7 xDrive40i in this department as well by providing more shoulder room for the driver, front passenger, the middle row passengers, and the rear passengers.
