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BMW X3 vs Land Rover Range Rover – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X3 or Land Rover Range Rover?

BMW X3

Land Rover Range Rover

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

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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 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 51300 £, while the Land Rover Range Rover costs 122700 £. That’s a price difference of around 71485 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Land Rover Range Rover manages with 2.70 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the BMW X3 with 2.80 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Land Rover Range Rover performs evident better – achieving up to 117 km, about 29 km more than the BMW X3.

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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 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 615 HP compared to 398 HP. That’s roughly 217 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the BMW X3 takes 4.60 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Range Rover performs slight better – reaching 261 km/h, while the BMW X3 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 11 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Range Rover pulls somewhat stronger with 800 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Land Rover Range Rover offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, BMW X3 is clearly perceptible lighter – 1930 kg compared to 2504 kg. The difference is around 574 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover offers evident more room – 818 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 248 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Land Rover Range Rover performs clearly perceptible better – up to 2176 L, which is about 476 L more than the BMW X3.

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

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Land Rover Range Rover shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

BMW X3
Land Rover Range Rover

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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
  • Electric Range : 116 - 117 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
51300 - 72400 £
Price
122700 - 244700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 11.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
116 - 117 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
31.80 kWh
co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
62 - 265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1930 - 2140 kg
Curb weight
2504 - 2810 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
212 - 818 L
Length
4755 mm
Length
5052 - 5258 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
2047 mm
Height
1660 mm
Height
1870 mm
Max trunk capacity
1600 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1841 - 2176 L
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
218 - 261 km/h
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
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
2997 - 4395 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Land Rover

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What drive types are available for the BMW X3?

The BMW X3 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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