Land Rover Defender vs BMW X4 Comparison

    Land Rover Defender

    BMW X4

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    2024 Land Rover
    Defender
    vs
    2024 BMW
    X4
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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 X4
    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 X4.
    '23
    Best 4WD SUV
    Towing
    Fuel Efficiency
    89L - 90L
    303 to 1179 km
    65L
    501 to 689 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $92,626 - $317,592
    $88,600 - $185,200
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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

    • Anti Theft Wheel Nuts (+$80)
    • Intrusion Sensor (+$1,001)
    • Secure Tracker (+$910)
    • Wi-Fi Enabled with Data Plan (+$600)
    NA

    Colours Available

    Alpine White is the standard paint colour, with the following metallic finishes optional on the core X4 range:

    • M Carbon Black
    • Black Sapphire
    • Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
    • Piemont Red
    • Phytonic Blue
    • M Brooklyn Grey
    • BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue

    The palette is slightly different on the M Competition, with the following finishes a no-cost option:

    • Alpine White
    • Sao Paulo Yellow
    • M Carbon Black
    • Black Sapphire
    • Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
    • M Marina Bay Blue
    • M Toronto Red
    • M Brooklyn Grey

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1997 - 50001998 - 2998
    Size (L)
    3.0L, 4.4L, 5.0L, 2.0L3.0L, 2.0L
    Induction
    DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TWIN TURBO V8, SUPERCHARGED V8, TURBO 4TURBO 6, TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 3216 - 24
    Power
    183kW - 467kW135kW - 375kW
    Power RPM
    4000 - 60005000 - 6250
    Torque
    400Nm - 750Nm300Nm - 650Nm
    Torque RPM
    1250 - 25001350 - 2750
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.5 - 15.59.3 - 11

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