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BMW X4 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (510 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (51,900 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X4 or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

BMW X4 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

BMW X4

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
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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.

Land Rover Discovery Sport is slightly cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the BMW X4 costs 51,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,400 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery Sport uses 4.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW X4 with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

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 X4 offers clearly more power – delivering 510 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 241 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X4 is clearly 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 X4 delivers visibly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

X4

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW X4 is only slightly lighter – 1,875 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 74 kg.

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 X4 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 £51,900
X4

BMW X4

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 - 510 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6 - 10.7 L/100km
BMW X4
Land Rover Discovery Sport

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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 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 X4
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,900 - 93,000 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
156 - 244 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,875 - 2,095 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
525 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,751 - 4,754 mm
Length
-
Width
1,918 - 1,938 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,621 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 545 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
135 - 375 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General

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