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BMW iX vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (71,600 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW iX or Land Rover Discovery?

BMW iX vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

BMW iX

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  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Land Rover Discovery

  • barely cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

iX

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Land Rover Discovery is barely cheaper – starting at 67,400 £ , while the BMW iX costs 71,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,200 £.

Discovery

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 iX offers significantly more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 350 HP. That’s roughly 309 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW iX is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Land Rover Discovery takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW iX delivers markedly more torque with 1,015 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 315 Nm more.

iX

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Discovery is only slightly lighter – 2,391 kg compared to 2,525 kg. The difference is around 134 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers clearly more boot space – 986 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 486 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries clearly more – 803 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 228 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW iX is clearly superior 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 £71,600
iX

BMW iX

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 408 - 659 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.8 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 600 - 701 km
BMW iX
Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW iX

The BMW iX arrives like a tech-rich luxury SUV that refuses to shout, offering a serene yet authoritative road presence that suits both city commutes and long-distance cruising. Inside, its minimalist cabin wraps high-quality materials and clever interfaces around a driver-focused layout, making it feel more like a forward-thinking lounge than just another electric appliance — and yes, it still delivers the dynamic driving character you'd expect from a BMW.

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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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BMW iX
Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption

Price
71,600 - 108,400 £
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
600 - 701 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,525 - 2,655 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,970 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
505 - 575 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
408 - 659 HP
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
700 - 1,015 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
300 - 485 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Land Rover
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