Lexus vs. BMW, Mercedes, Audi & More | Gas Savings Calculator
Lexus vs. BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Acura & More: Compare Gas Mileage and Estimated Fuel Costs
Which luxury vehicle could cost less to fuel in California? Select a Lexus, choose a competing manufacturer, and estimate annual and five-year gasoline costs with our interactive comparison tool.
From the Lexus UX and NX to the RX, TX, GX, LX, IS, LS and LC, we’re helping drivers compare similar luxury vehicles—not just sticker prices or horsepower, but one of the costs that adds up every year: gasoline.
Find Out How Much a Lexus Could Save You on Gas
If you drive around Concord, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Danville, San Ramon, Oakland, Berkeley, Fairfield or the broader San Francisco Bay Area, the price of gasoline matters. Our comparison calculator makes it easier to review specific gasoline and conventional hybrid models against comparable competing luxury vehicles.
Select your Lexus, choose a competitor brand and matching model, and adjust annual mileage and gasoline price. Both 2026 MPG ratings fill automatically for listed configurations. Optional MPG and fuel-grade adjustments are available under Advanced Settings.
LEXUS FUEL SAVINGS CALCULATOR
Choose two vehicles. Compare estimated annual and five-year gasoline costs.
Advanced settings — MPG and fuel grade adjustments
The MPG fields auto-fill for the listed 2026 models. Change them only after checking the exact EPA model-year, engine, trim and drivetrain rating. You can also adjust the fuel price for each vehicle.
Illustrative gasoline expenses only. Results can favor either vehicle and exclude purchase price, insurance, maintenance, depreciation, taxes, and financing. Plug-in hybrids and EVs are excluded; ES models remain excluded.
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Which Vehicles Compete With Lexus?
We’ve organized popular luxury vehicles by class, so selecting a Lexus narrows the competing models automatically. These are shopping alternatives, not always identical in seating, performance, dimensions, equipment or price.
| Lexus vehicle family | Luxury class | Potential comparison vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| UX 300h | Subcompact luxury SUV | BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Audi Q3, Acura ADX, Volvo XC40 |
| NX 350 / 350h | Compact luxury SUV | BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Audi Q5, Acura RDX, Genesis GV70, Volvo XC60 |
| RX 350 / 350h | Midsize luxury SUV | BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Audi Q7, Acura MDX, Genesis GV80, Volvo XC90 |
| TX 350 / 500h | Three-row luxury SUV | BMW X7, Mercedes-Benz GLS, Audi Q7, Acura MDX, Infiniti QX60, Lincoln Aviator |
| GX 550 | Body-on-frame luxury SUV | Land Rover Defender, Land Rover Discovery, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Jeep Grand Cherokee |
| LX 600 / 700h | Full-size luxury SUV | Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, Infiniti QX80, Mercedes-Benz GLS, BMW X7 |
| IS | Compact sport sedan | BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A5 Sedan, Genesis G70, Cadillac CT4 |
| LS | Flagship luxury sedan | BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Audi A8, Genesis G90 |
| LC 500 | Grand touring coupe | BMW 8 Series Coupe, Mercedes-AMG GT, Porsche 911 |
A model’s presence in this table does not mean every grade is sold new in every model year. Compare the correct production year, engine and drivetrain for your selected configuration.
2026 Lexus MPG note: Lexus figures are prefilled for specified drivetrain and body style: UX 300h (43 FWD/41 AWD), NX 350h (40 FWD/39 AWD), NX 350 AWD (24), RX 350h AWD (36), RX 500h AWD (27), RX 350 (25 FWD/24 AWD), TX 350 (23 FWD/AWD), TX 500h (27), GX 550 (17), LX 600 (19), LX 700h (20), IS 350 RWD (22), LS 500 Heritage AWD (21), LC 500 Coupe (18). Source references: Lexus USA, Lexus Newsroom and EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures should be reconfirmed against the exact trim and model year before comparing or advertising.
2026 Competitor MPG Reference Chart
Every competitor in the calculator is listed by its exact powertrain or drivetrain configuration. All figures below are EPA-estimated combined MPG for the named 2026 configurations, compiled from manufacturer specifications and vehicle fuel-economy listings. Ratings may differ for other trims and equipment.
| Brand | 2026 model / configuration | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|
| Acura | ADX AWD | 27 |
| Acura | MDX SH-AWD | 21 |
| Acura | RDX SH-AWD | 23 |
| Audi | Q3 S line quattro | 25 |
| Audi | Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro | 24 |
| Audi | Q7 45 TFSI quattro | 22 |
| BMW | 330i RWD | 31 |
| BMW | X1 xDrive28i AWD | 28 |
| BMW | X3 30 xDrive | 29 |
| BMW | X5 xDrive40i | 25 |
| BMW | X7 xDrive40i | 23 |
| Cadillac | CT4 2.0T RWD | 26 |
| Cadillac | Escalade 6.2L 4WD | 16 |
| Genesis | G70 2.5T RWD | 24 |
| Genesis | G90 3.5T AWD | 21 |
| Genesis | GV70 2.5T AWD Advanced | 22 |
| Genesis | GV80 2.5T AWD Advanced | 21 |
| Infiniti | QX60 AWD | 24 |
| Infiniti | QX80 4WD | 17 |
| Land Rover | Defender 110 P300 S | 20 |
| Land Rover | Range Rover P400 AWD | 21 |
| Lincoln | Aviator AWD | 20 |
| Lincoln | Corsair 2.0T AWD | 24 |
| Lincoln | Nautilus 2.0T AWD gasoline | 24 |
| Lincoln | Navigator 4WD | 17 |
| Mercedes-Benz | AMG GT 55 Coupe | 16 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLA 250 4MATIC | 28 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLC 300 4MATIC | 26 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLE 350 4MATIC | 22 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLS 450 4MATIC | 21 |
| Mercedes-Benz | S 500 4MATIC | 23 |
| Porsche | 911 Carrera | 21 |
| Volvo | XC40 B5 AWD | 26 |
| Volvo | XC60 B5 AWD | 26 |
| Volvo | XC90 B5 AWD | 24 |
Research references: Lexus, EPA vehicle ratings, Genesis GV70, Genesis GV80, Volvo XC40, Volvo XC60, Volvo XC90, Acura MDX, Audi Q7, Lincoln SUVs, BMW X5, Mercedes GLE. Exact trim EPA figures and availability should be reconfirmed before marketing or publishing updates.
Why Compare Fuel Costs in the San Francisco Bay Area?
Whether your daily drive takes you along I-680, Highway 24, I-80 or Highway 4, the number of miles you travel and the price of fuel affect your budget. A model with higher combined MPG generally uses less gasoline over the same distance, but your actual costs depend on traffic, driving habits, fuel grade and vehicle condition.
The tool is particularly helpful when comparing conventional Lexus hybrids—such as the NX 350h or RX 350h—with gasoline or mild-hybrid luxury competitors. For example, the 2026 NX 350h AWD has an official combined rating of 39 MPG; selected 2026 BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Audi Q5 and Acura RDX configurations have lower combined ratings. The calculator prefills those configurations and other competitors automatically.
Gasoline, Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid: Know the Difference
Gasoline vehicles use an internal-combustion engine as their principal power source. Mild hybrids use electrical assistance but generally cannot drive like a conventional full hybrid on battery power alone. Full hybrids, such as the NX 350h, can use gasoline and electric motor power without being plugged in.
Plug-in hybrids, such as the NX 450h+, RX 450h+ and TX 550h+, combine gasoline operation with external charging. They are not included in this gas-only calculator because electricity prices and how often a driver charges can dramatically change the result. Purely battery-electric Lexus models, such as the RZ, are likewise excluded.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Lexus fuel savings calculator work?
Select a Lexus and comparable competitor, then adjust annual mileage and gasoline price. The tool calculates estimated annual and five-year gasoline expenses automatically.
Can I compare Lexus with BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Acura?
Yes. The dropdowns also include other relevant manufacturers for eligible Lexus vehicle families, such as Genesis, Volvo, Cadillac, Infiniti, Lincoln, Land Rover and Porsche.
Are all Lexus models guaranteed to save money on gas?
No. Some competing vehicles may be more efficient. The calculator displays the estimated difference based on your chosen vehicles and input values rather than promising savings.
Can I change a prefilled MPG rating?
Yes. Both 2026 MPG figures populate automatically for the listed configurations. If you choose a different engine or drivetrain, confirm its official EPA combined MPG and edit the field before calculating.
Does a Lexus hybrid need to be plugged in?
Conventional Lexus hybrids such as the NX 350h do not need external charging. Lexus plug-in hybrids are a separate category and require charging assumptions for a complete energy-cost comparison.
Does this estimate total vehicle ownership costs?
No. The calculator estimates gasoline costs only. Purchase price, financing, insurance, maintenance, taxes, registration and depreciation are excluded.
Compare Lexus Luxury Vehicles at Lexus of Concord
At Lexus of Concord, we want Bay Area shoppers to make informed decisions about fuel economy, performance, comfort and long-term vehicle ownership. Whether you’re comparing the Lexus NX against a BMW X3, the Lexus RX against a Mercedes-Benz GLE, or the Lexus IS against a competing sport sedan, our sales team can help you explore available Lexus vehicles and their features.
Our family-owned dealership has served Concord and the surrounding Northern California community since 1991. We welcome shoppers from Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Lafayette, Orinda, Danville, San Ramon, Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, Vallejo, Fairfield, Napa, Pleasanton, Fremont, Tracy and Stockton.
Lexus of Concord
2001 Market Street
Concord, CA 94520
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