2023 Land Rover Defender vs 2024 BMW X3 Comparison

    Land Rover Defender

    BMW X3

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    2023 Land Rover
    Defender
    vs
    2024 BMW
    X3
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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.
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    7.9
    8.1
    0.0
    Based on the Land Rover Defender 130 P400 OUTBOUND LE13 (294kW)
    Based on the BMW X3 sDRIVE20i
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Awards
    The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for BMW X3.
    '23
    Best 4WD SUV
    Towing
    Fuel Efficiency
    89L - 90L
    303 to 1152 km
    50L - 68L
    160 to 721 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    -
    $84,500 - $126,900
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    CarExpert's Take

    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
    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

    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

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

    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 DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJTURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI
    Size (cc)
    1997 - 50001995 - 2998
    Size (L)
    3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L2.0L, 3.0L
    Induction
    DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TURBO V8, SUPERCHARGED V8, TURBO 4DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 3216 - 24
    Power
    183kW - 386kW135kW - 375kW
    Power RPM
    4000 - 60004000 - 5950
    Torque
    400Nm - 650Nm300Nm - 650Nm
    Torque RPM
    1250 - 25001350 - 2750
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.5 - 15.59.3 - 16.5

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