Land Rover Defender vs BMW X3 Comparison

    Land Rover Defender

    BMW X3

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    2025 Land Rover
    Defender
    vs
    2025 BMW
    X3
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 review
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    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 BMW X3 20 xDrive review
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    Based on the Land Rover Defender 130 P400 OUTBOUND LE13 (294kW)
    Based on the BMW X3 20 xDRIVE
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    85L - 90L
    289 to 1179 km
    50L - 68L
    80 to 728 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $88,870 - $317,592
    $83,100 - $178,000
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    CarExpert's Take

    Jack Quick
    Contributor
    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
    Jack Quick
    Contributor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Quiet and efficient mild-hybrid powertrain
    • Flashy interior tech
    • Fun and easy to drive
    Misses
    • Option packs add up quickly
    • Fiddly air vent setup
    • Lots of glossy piano black finishes

    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 PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, SUPERCHARGER PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & SUPERCHARGER PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, TURBOTURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    1997 - 49991995 - 2998
    Size (L)
    4.4L, 5.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L3.0L, 2.0L
    Cylinders
    8, 6, 46, 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 3216 - 24
    Power
    183kW - 467kW135kW - 375kW
    Power RPM
    4000 - 60004000 - 6250
    Torque
    400Nm - 750Nm300Nm - 670Nm
    Torque RPM
    1250 - 25001500 - 2600
    Bore Stroke
    -90
    Compression Ratio
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