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BMW i5 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

BMW i5 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

BMW i5

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

i5

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Land Rover Discovery Sport is noticeably cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the BMW i5 costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,314 £.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 627 km, about 569 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Discovery Sport

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW i5 offers considerably more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 332 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i5 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 delivers noticeably more torque with 820 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

i5

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Discovery Sport is somewhat lighter – 1,949 kg compared to 2,195 kg. The difference is around 246 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers markedly more boot space – 780 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 290 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries slightly more – 641 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 96 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £60,800
i5

BMW i5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 540 - 627 km
BMW i5
Land Rover Discovery Sport

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BMW i5

The BMW i5 swaps predictable executive-car manners for a confident electric vibe, marrying refined comfort with surprisingly engaging steering. It’s a practical choice that doesn’t feel dull, offering the kind of clean, premium experience that makes commuting feel like a small indulgence.

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Land Rover Discovery Sport

Discovery Sport wears Land Rover’s rugged badge with compact poise, blending a comfortable, well-crafted cabin and genuine off-road confidence for buyers who want versatility without showroom bluster. It settles smoothly on the road with composed manners and a cheeky British charm, making it an appealing pick for families who crave practicality with a hint of adventure.

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BMW i5
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
60,800 - 85,900 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
540 - 627 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,195 - 2,370 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
525 - 545 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Land Rover
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