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BMW X3 vs Land Rover Range Rover comparison

Compare performance (398 HP vs 615 HP), boot space and price (51,300 £ vs 122,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X3 or Land Rover Range Rover?

BMW X3 vs Land Rover Range Rover: Key differences

BMW X3

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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter

Land Rover Range Rover

  • noticeably more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space

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

X3

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.

BMW X3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 51,300 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover costs 122,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 71,485 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Range Rover uses 2.7 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the BMW X3 with 2.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Land Rover Range Rover offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 117 km, about 29 km more than the BMW X3.

Range Rover

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Range Rover offers noticeably more power – delivering 615 HP compared to 398 HP. That’s roughly 217 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the BMW X3 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover delivers slightly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

X3

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, BMW X3 is noticeably lighter – 1,930 kg compared to 2,504 kg. The difference is around 574 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover offers noticeably more boot space – 818 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 248 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover carries clearly more – 846 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 276 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Range Rover 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 £122,700
Range Rover

Land Rover Range Rover

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 300 - 615 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 11.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 116 - 117 km
BMW X3
Land Rover Range Rover

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BMW X3

The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.

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Land Rover Range Rover

The Range Rover wraps unabashed luxury and genuine off-road capability into a silhouette that still manages to look effortlessly elegant whether parked outside a city hotel or splashing through a muddy trail. Inside, it’s a cocoon of soft leathers, refined materials and serene ride quality that makes long journeys feel like private-jet comfort — ideal for buyers who want a plush cruiser that can also go where lesser SUVs won’t.

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BMW X3
Land Rover Range Rover

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,300 - 72,400 £
Price
122,700 - 244,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 11.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
116 - 117 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
62 - 265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,930 - 2,140 kg
Curb weight
2,504 - 2,810 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
212 - 818 L
Length
4,755 mm
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
2,047 mm
Height
1,660 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
570 kg
Payload
589 - 846 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Power HP
300 - 615 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Torque
650 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Power kW
221 - 452 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Land Rover
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