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BMW X3 Hybrid
2021 BMW X3 Hybrid
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$49,600
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.8
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Land Rover Defender
2024 Land Rover Defender
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$56,400
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.1
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
N/A
Fuel Economy
City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 21 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

BMW X3 Hybrid
2020-2021 BMW X3 Hybrid Side View
2020-2021 BMW X3 Hybrid Steering Wheel Controls
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2024 Land Rover Defender
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
180 hp @ 3800 rpm
296 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm
295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,586 lbs
3,870 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
N/A
7,716 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
24 MPG
19 MPG
City
N/A
18 MPG
Highway
N/A
21 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
N/A
9.3 (2023) Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
23.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
N/A
421.2 miles
Cruising Range Highway
N/A
491.4 miles

Battery Range & Charge Times

Battery Size
12 kWh
N/A
Charge Time
6 Hrs Charge Time @ 110/120V, 3.5 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V
N/A

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
185.9 in
180.5 in
Height
66 in
77.7 in
Max Width
74.4 in
79.1 in
Front Width
63.8 in
67.2 in
Rear Width
64.4 in
67 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
101.9 in
Ground Clearance
7.2 in
8.9 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
40.3 in
39.1 in
Front Seat Headroom
41.1 in
40.6 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.6 in
60.8 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.4 in
36.6 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.1 in
40.4 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
56 in
59.2 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
59.4 ft³
44.6 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
27.2 ft³
10.5 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
27.2 ft³
10.5 ft³

Cargo Box Dimensions

Box Width (Wheelhousings)
N/A
45.2 in
Box Height (Area)
N/A
36.5 in

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
39.4 ft
38 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 7"
19" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 7"
19" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
N/A
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
N/A

Tires

Front Tire
P225/60HR18
P255/65VR19
Rear Tire
P225/60HR18
P255/65VR19
Spare Tire
N/A
Full-Size

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Alpine White
  • Jet Black
Fuji White

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • Dark Graphite Metallic
  • Glacier Silver Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Phytonic Blue Metallic
  • Eiger Grey Metallic
  • Gondwana Stone Metallic
  • Hakuba Silver Metallic
  • Pangea Green Metallic
  • Santorini Black Metallic
  • Tasman Blue Metallic
  • Carpathian Grey Premium Metallic
  • Silicon Silver Premium Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, SensaTec Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige/Black, SensaTec Upholstery
  • Acorn/Lunar, Grained Leather Seat Trim
  • Acorn/Lunar, Resist Seats
  • Ebony, Resist Seats
  • Khaki/Ebony, Grained Leather Seat Trim
  • Khaki/Ebony, Resist Seats

Optional Interior Materials

  • Black w/Oyster Stitching, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige/Black, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac w/Contrast Stitch, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Oyster w/Contrast Stitch, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Ebony, Windsor Leather Seats
  • Light Oyster/Lunar, Windsor Leather Seats
  • Vintage Tan/Ebony, Windsor Leather Seats

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Premium Sound System
Optional
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Optional
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Not Available
Cloth Seats
Not Available
Standard
Leather Seats
Optional
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Optional
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Optional
Optional
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Standard
Automatic Parking
Optional
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Optional
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Rear A/C
Standard
Optional
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Optional
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Hybrid/Electric Components
8 Years / 80,000 Miles
N/A
Maintenance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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