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Compare BMW X3 vs Land Rover Defender

BMW X3
2020 BMW X3
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$41,950
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.8
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Land Rover Defender
2020 Land Rover Defender
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$49,900
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.1
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Overview

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
N/A
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
N/A
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
N/A

Photos

BMW X3
2018-2020 BMW X3 Rear View
2018-2020 BMW X3 Infotainment System
51
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Land Rover Defender
Side View Driving
Front Seats
35
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
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
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
N/A
Turning Diameter
39.4 ft
N/A

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
Front Wheel Size
18" x 7"
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 7"
N/A

Suspension

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

Tires

Front Tire
P225/60HR18
N/A
Rear Tire
P225/60HR18
N/A

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
27 MPG
N/A
City
25 MPG
N/A
Highway
29 MPG
N/A

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.5 Tons/yr
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gallons
N/A
Cruising Range City
430 miles
N/A
Cruising Range Highway
498.8 miles
N/A

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
N/A
197.6 in
Height
66 in
77.4 in
Max Width
74.4 in
82.9 in
Front Width
63.8 in
N/A
Rear Width
64.4 in
N/A
Wheelbase
112.8 in
119 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
N/A
Front Seat Leg Room
40.3 in
N/A
Front Seat Headroom
41.1 in
N/A
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.6 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.4 in
N/A
Rear Seat Headroom
39.1 in
N/A
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
56 in
N/A

Weight and Trailing

Curb Weight
4,034 lbs
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
62.7 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
28.7 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
28.7 ft³
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Alpine White
  • Jet Black
N/A

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • Dark Graphite Metallic
  • Dark Olive Metallic
  • Glacier Silver Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Phytonic Blue Metallic
  • Terra Brown Metallic
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, SensaTec Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige/Black, SensaTec Upholstery
N/A

Optional Interior Materials

  • Black w/Blue Stitching, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Black w/Contrast Stiching, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige/Black, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac w/Contrast Stitch, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Mocha w/Contrast Stitch, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Oyster w/Contrast Stitch, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

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

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Not Available
Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

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

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Optional
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Optional
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Optional
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Optional
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available

Airbags

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

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
N/A
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
N/A
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
N/A
Maintenance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
N/A
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