BMW X5 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport – Differences & prices compared

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

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 Sport has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 46500 £, while the BMW X5 costs 77100 £. That’s a price difference of around 30600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X5 manages with 0.80 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.20 L. The difference is about 3.40 L per 100 km.

As for range, the BMW X5 performs clearly better – achieving up to 105 km, about 47 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

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 BMW X5 has a clearly edge – offering 625 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 356 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.40 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X5 performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport tops out at 209 km/h. The difference is around 41 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X5 pulls evident stronger with 750 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 210 Nm difference.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is somewhat lighter – 1949 kg compared to 2240 kg. The difference is around 291 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers somewhat more room – 780 L compared to 650 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X5 performs to a small extent better – up to 1870 L, which is about 296 L more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

When it comes to payload, BMW X5 barely noticeable takes the win – 705 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 kg.

Our conclusion: The BMW X5 proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, BMW X5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.