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BMW X5 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (625 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (77100 £ vs 46500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

BMW X5

Land Rover Discovery Sport

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.

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: BMW X5 manages with 3 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.20 L. The difference is about 1.20 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.

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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: BMW X5 pulls evident stronger with 750 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 210 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.

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In curb weight, 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.

Who wins the race?

The BMW X5 proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW X5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £77,100
X5 @ BMW Group Press

BMW X5

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 298 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12.8 L
  • Electric Range : 105 km
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BMW X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
77100 - 143500 £
Price
46500 - 65700 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L
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
25.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
12 kWh
co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 - 65 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2240 - 2495 kg
Curb weight
1949 - 2168 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
4935 - 4948 mm
Length
4597 mm
Width
2004 - 2015 mm
Width
1894 mm
Height
1755 - 1765 mm
Height
1727 mm
Max trunk capacity
1720 - 1870 L
Max trunk capacity
1574 L
Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
190 - 209 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
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Brand
BMW
Brand
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