2023 Land Rover Defender vs 2024 BMW Alpina XD3 Comparison

    Land Rover Defender

    BMW Alpina XD3

    2023 Land Rover
    Defender
    vs
    2024 BMW Alpina
    XD3
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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
    8.2
    NA
    0.0
    Based on the Land Rover Defender 110 P400e X-DYNAMIC SE PHEV
    Based on the BMW Alpina XD3
    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 Alpina XD3.
    '23
    Best 4WD SUV
    Towing
    Fuel Efficiency
    89L - 90L
    303 to 1152 km
    68L
    435 to 462 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    3 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    -
    $109,900 - $114,900
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    CarExpert's Take

    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Excellent refinement, comfort
    • Still big on cool factor
    • Powerful, mostly efficient PHEV
    Misses
    • Don’t expect to achieve claimed economy
    • Boot space impacted by battery placement
    • Battery arguably too small for this application
    NA

    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
    • Metallic Paint (+$1,679)
    • Metallic Paint Premium (+$4,109)

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJTWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1997 - 50002993
    Size (L)
    3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L3.0L
    Induction
    DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TURBO V8, SUPERCHARGED V8, TURBO 4DIESEL TWIN TURBO 6
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 3224
    Power
    183kW - 386kW245kW - 261kW
    Power RPM
    4000 - 60004000
    Torque
    400Nm - 650Nm700Nm - 730Nm
    Torque RPM
    1250 - 25001750
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.5 - 15.516.5

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