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Land Rover Discovery vs BMW 2 Series comparison

Compare performance (350 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (67,400 £ vs 39,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery or BMW 2 Series?

Land Rover Discovery vs BMW 2 Series: Key differences

Land Rover Discovery

  • substantially more trunk space
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BMW 2 Series

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Discovery

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 2 Series is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,700 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,686 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series uses 4.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

2 Series

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 2 Series offers noticeably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 350 HP. That’s roughly 180 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Land Rover Discovery takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers marginally more torque with 700 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Discovery

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series is clearly lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 831 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers substantially more boot space – 986 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 596 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries significantly more – 803 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 403 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series is clearly superior 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 £39,700
2 Series

BMW 2 Series

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 10 L/100km
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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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BMW 2 Series

The BMW 2 Series feels like a pocket rocket in smart clothes, delivering sharp handling and a premium cabin that turns everyday errands into something worth looking forward to. For buyers who crave a compact car with real driving character and a dash of German confidence, it’s a spirited choice that never takes itself too seriously.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Price
39,700 - 98,600 £
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
221 - 223 g/km
co2
129 - 226 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Trunk capacity
390 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,073 mm
Width
1,838 - 1,887 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
689 - 803 kg
Payload
350 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Power HP
156 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Torque
250 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Power kW
115 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
BMW
Is the Land Rover Discovery offered with different drivetrains?

The Land Rover Discovery is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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