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BMW X4 vs Land Rover Defender comparison

Compare performance (510 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (51,900 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X4 or Land Rover Defender?

BMW X4 vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences

BMW X4

  • moderately cheaper
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Land Rover Defender

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  • slightly more power
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X4

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW X4 is moderately cheaper – starting at 51,900 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,000 £.

Both cars consume an average of 6 L/100km – no difference here.

Defender

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Defender offers slightly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 510 HP. That’s roughly 125 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X4 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Land Rover Defender takes 4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers barely more torque with 750 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

X4

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW X4 is noticeably lighter – 1,875 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 425 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers noticeably more boot space – 786 L compared to 525 L. That’s a difference of about 261 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries markedly more – 819 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 274 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Defender is decisively ahead 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 £57,900
Defender

Land Rover Defender

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 200 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6 - 14.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 48 km
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BMW X4

The BMW X4 blends coupe-like styling with SUV practicality, giving you a striking profile that never lets you disappear into traffic. It feels planted and keen behind the wheel, and for buyers who crave personality without sacrificing everyday usability, it’s a compelling and slightly mischievous choice.

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Land Rover Defender

The Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.

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BMW X4
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption
Price
51,900 - 93,000 £
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
156 - 244 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,875 - 2,095 kg
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
525 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
4,751 - 4,754 mm
Length
-
Width
1,918 - 1,938 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,621 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 545 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol 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
184 - 510 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
135 - 375 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Land Rover
Is the BMW X4 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW X4 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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