2024 BMW X3 vs 2023 Land Rover Defender Comparison

    BMW X3

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    Land Rover Defender

    2024 BMW
    X3
    vs
    2023 Land Rover
    Defender
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
    0.0
    8.1
    7.9
    0.0
    Based on the BMW X3 sDRIVE20i
    Based on the Land Rover Defender 130 P400 OUTBOUND LE13 (294kW)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Awards
    We don’t have any awards for BMW X3. The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023.
    '23
    Best 4WD SUV
    Towing
    Fuel Efficiency
    50L - 68L
    160 to 721 km
    89L - 90L
    303 to 1152 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $84,500 - $126,900
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    CarExpert's Take

    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Practical, spacious interior
    • Base engine has just enough go
    • Better equipped than old-school base models
    Misses
    • It's still pricey
    • No adaptive cruise control
    • Lack of AWD undermines versatility
    Jack Quick
    Assistant Production Editor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Turns heads
    • Ginormous boot
    • Effortless highway cruiser
    Misses
    • Only has five seats
    • Large rear blind spots
    • More standard equipment expected

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    • Executive Pack (+$3,000)
    • Rear Seat Comfort Package (+$2,700)
    NA

    Colours Available

    The 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.

    • Alpine White
    • M Carbon Black
    • Black Sapphire
    • Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
    • Mineral White (not available on M40i)
    • Phytonic Blue
    • M Brooklyn Grey
    • M Sao Paulo Yellow (M Competition only)
    • M Marina Bay Blue (M Competition only)
    • M Toronto Red (M Competition only)

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFITURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ
    Size (cc)
    1995 - 29981997 - 5000
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 3.0L3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L
    Induction
    DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 4DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TURBO V8, SUPERCHARGED V8, TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 2416 - 32
    Power
    135kW - 375kW183kW - 386kW
    Power RPM
    4000 - 59504000 - 6000
    Torque
    300Nm - 650Nm400Nm - 650Nm
    Torque RPM
    1350 - 27501250 - 2500
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.3 - 16.59.5 - 15.5

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