Compare BMW X3 vs Land Rover Defender

Engine

2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Engine

2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Four-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 25 MPG

Hwy: 29 MPG

Fuel Economy

N/A

Fuel Tank Capacity

17.2 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

23.8 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

51

More

35

More

Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Horsepower

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

296 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm

295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Four-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

39.4 ft

42.1 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Steel Wheels

Front Wheel Size

18" x 7"

18

Rear Wheel Size

18" x 7"

18

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

N/A

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

N/A

Tires

Front Tire

P225/60HR18

P255/60VR18

Rear Tire

P225/60HR18

P255/60VR18

Spare Tire

N/A

Full-Size

Fuel Economy

Combined

27 MPG

N/A

City

25 MPG

N/A

Highway

29 MPG

N/A

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.6 Tons/yr

N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

17.2 gallons

23.8 gallons

Cruising Range City

430 miles

N/A

Cruising Range Highway

498.8 miles

N/A

Exterior Dimensions

Length

185.9 in

197.6 in

Height

66 in

77.4 in

Max Width

74.4 in

79.1 in

Front Width

63.8 in

67.1 in

Rear Width

64.4 in

66.9 in

Wheelbase

112.8 in

119 in

Ground Clearance

7.2 in

8.6 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

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

39.1 in

Rear Seat Headroom

39.1 in

40.4 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

56 in

59.2 in

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,931 lbs

N/A

Maximum Towing Capacity

N/A

7,716 lbs

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1

62.7 ft³

78.8 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 2

28.7 ft³

34 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 3

28.7 ft³

34 ft³

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
Indus Silver Metallic
Pangea Green Metallic
Santorini Black Metallic
Tasman Blue Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

Black, SensaTec Upholstery
Canberra Beige/Black, SensaTec Upholstery

Ebony/Ebony, Fabric Seat Trim

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

Acorn, Windsor Leather Seat Trim
Ebony, Windsor Leather Seat Trim
Khaki, Windsor Leather Seat Trim

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Optional

Not Available

Premium Sound System

Optional

Satellite Radio

Standard

Optional

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Optional

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Optional

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Optional

Vinyl Seats

Standard

Optional

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Standard

Optional

Sun/Moonroof

Optional

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Optional

Not Available

Navigation System

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Liftgate

Standard

Not Available

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Optional

Automatic Parking

Optional

Not Available

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Optional

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Optional

Not Available

Heated Front Seat(s)

Optional

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Optional

Heated Steering Wheel

Optional

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Not Available

Standard

Remote Trunk Release

Standard

Not Available

Seat Memory

Standard

Not Available

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Rear A/C

Standard

Optional

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Not Available

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Standard

Rear Parking Aid

Standard

Blind Spot Monitor

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Optional

Standard

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Not Available

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

6 Years / Unlimited Miles

Drivetrain

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Maintenance

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

N/A

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Compare BMW X3 vs Land Rover Defender

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Weight and Towing

Cargo Space

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Optional Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary