USA EV Comparison: Lexus RZ 550e F Sport vs BMW iX xDrive45
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General Info
The BMW iX xDrive45 (2025-...) is currently produced, it has a starting price of $75150. The Lexus RZ 550e F Sport (2025-…) is announced, but not yet in production.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Lexus RZ 550e F Sport | BMW iX xDrive45 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Announced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan | Germany |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | $75150 |
| GCC Score | 6.8 | 7.1 |
Range and Efficiency
While the BMW iX xDrive45 (2025-...) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Lexus RZ 550e F Sport (2025-…).
| Property | Lexus RZ 550e F Sport | BMW iX xDrive45 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 312 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 280 mi | 374 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 238 mi | 296 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 77 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 69.3 kWh | 94.8 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 29.1 kWh/100 mi | 32 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.43 mi/kWh | 3.12 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.5 | 7.2 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The BMW iX xDrive45 (2025-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 175 kW, while the Lexus RZ 550e F Sport (2025-…) maxes out at 150 kW.
The Lexus RZ 550e F Sport (2025-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the BMW iX xDrive45 (2025-...) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Lexus RZ 550e F Sport | BMW iX xDrive45 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW | 175 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | Tesla (NACS) | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 7.8 | 6.9 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Lexus RZ 550e F Sport (2025-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.
| Property | Lexus RZ 550e F Sport | BMW iX xDrive45 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 300 kW | 300 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 402 hp | 402 hp |
| Motor Torque | - Motor Torque | 516 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 4.2 s | 4.9 s |
| Top Speed | 99 mph | 124 mph |
| Performance Score | 5.3 | 5.8 |
Dimensions
The BMW iX xDrive45 (2025-...) is longer, wider, and taller.
The BMW iX xDrive45 (2025-...) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Lexus RZ 550e F Sport | BMW iX xDrive45 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.1 in | 195.5 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 87.8 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 74.6 in | 77.6 in |
| Height | 64.4 in | 66.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 118.1 in |
Cargo and Towing
The Lexus RZ 550e F Sport (2025-…) features a larger trunk, but the BMW iX xDrive45 (2025-...) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
The Lexus RZ 550e F Sport (2025-…) has a towing capacity of up to 3307 lb, whereas the BMW iX xDrive45 (2025-...) is not officially rated for towing in the US.
| Property | Lexus RZ 550e F Sport | BMW iX xDrive45 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 4707 lb | 5566 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 34.1 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 51.2 ft3 | 61.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 3307 lb | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.1 | 8.4 |
