BMW iX1 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

BMW iX1 price starts at Rs. 52.40 Lakh, which is Rs. 10.97 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Land Rover Discovery Sport, priced at Rs. 63.37 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the iX1 offers a claimed 531 km/charge. On the performance front, the iX1 uses a 66.4kWh battery producing 204bhp and the Discovery Sport a 1997cc engine producing 247bhp@5500rpm. If you're deciding between the iX1 and Discovery Sport, the iX1 is the better pick for affordability.

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iX1 vs Discovery Sport Comparison Summary

Specification BMW iX1Land Rover Discovery Sport
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 52.40 LakhRs. 63.37 Lakh
Mileage / Range 531 km/chargeNot Available
Engine / Battery 66.4 kWh1997 cc
Max power / Motor 204bhp247bhp@5500rpm
Top speed 175 Km/hNot Available

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Basic Info BMW iX1 LWBLand Rover Discovery Sport Dynamic SE
Rating
2 reviews
47 reviews
Brand Name BMW Land Rover
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 52.40 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 63.37 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 1997 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 204bhp 247bhp@5500rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Single Speed 9-Speed
Drive Type FWD AWD
Colors
BMW iX1 Colors
Land Rover Discovery Sport Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Tyre Size 225/55 R18 Not Available
Boot Space Not Available 559 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,01,365 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,22,586 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.21 Lakh iX1 Insurance Rs. 2.74 Lakh Discovery Sport Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Displacement
Not Available
1997 cc
Battery Type
Lithium lon
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
2.0L Ingenium Turbocharged I4 MHEV(Mild
Motor Power
150 kW
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
1997 cc
Battery Capacity
66.4 kWh
Not Available
Motor Type
2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Not Available
Max Power
204bhp
247bhp@5500rpm
Range
531 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
250Nm
365Nm@1300rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
Battery Warranty
8 Years or 160000 km
Not Available
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Single Speed
9-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Valve Configuration
Not Available
DOHC
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
4
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
2
Charging Time
30Min-130kW-(10-80%)
Not Available
Fast Charging
Yes
Not Available
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available
Charging Time (A.C)
6:30Hrs-11kW-(0-100%)
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
30Min-130kW-(10-80%)
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
0-100 kmph
8.6 Sec
8.1 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
70 Liters
Top Speed
175 Km/h
Not Available
Secondary Fuel Type
Not Available
Electric(Battery)

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
R19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
R19
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
2
Not Available
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.9 m
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Widescreen Curved Display | Chrome Inner Door Handles | Door Pockets Front & Rear | M Sport Interior
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
10.25
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
No
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leatherette
Leather
Lighting
Not Available
,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
559 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Body Coloured ORVMs Door Handles And Bumpers | Large Panoramic Glass Roof
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Powered
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Available
Halogen Headlamps
No
Not Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fi
Shark Fin Antenna
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4616*1845*1612 mm3
4597*2069*1727 mm3
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2741 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
167 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
Not Available
Meridian Digital Surround Sound System, 825 W 17 Speakers, 10) Colour Touchscreen Pro Services and Wi-Fi Hotspot1, InControl Touch Pro Navigation, InControl Apps, 1st Row 1 x USB with Charging Located in IP Shelf, Rear Seat Entertainment 20.32 cm,
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
10 way electrically adjustable Driver Seat | 6 way electrically adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
Yes
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Apple CarPlay Android Auto | Harmon Kardon Sound System
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
Drive Modes
Not Available
3
No of Speakers
12
12
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Body Coloured ORVMs Door Handles And Bumpers | Large Panoramic Glass Roof
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.7 inch
Not Available
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Front
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
No
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Electronic Parking Brake
Terrain Response,Efficient Drive line,Roll Stability Control,Dynamic Stability Control,Trailer Stability Control,Locking Wheel Nuts,Side Curtain,Auto Locking and Collision Unlock System,Front Head Rests 2-Way Adjust (Driver and Passenger),Hazard Lights under Heavy Braking,24x7 Road Side Assistance
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Yes
Speed Assist System
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Yes
Remote Horn Light Control
Yes
Not Available
Remote Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Yes
SOS Button
Yes
Yes
RSA
Yes
Yes
Smartwatch App
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Yes
Digital Car Key
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Assistant
Yes
Not Available
Hinglish Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Yes
ECall And ICall
Yes
Yes
Save Route Place
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Crash Notification
Yes
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Yes
Remote Boot Open
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW iX1
  • Affordable Luxury at Rs 49 lakh (ex-showroom)
  • The iX1 LWB is the most affordable luxury EV in India
  • Undercutting its competitors by a significant margin
  • Spacious Cabin
  • The longer wheelbase translates to better rear-seat comfort and more legroom, making it a great choice for chauffeur-driven passengers
  • Decent Range & Efficiency: 531 km range on a single charge (MIDC-rated) which translates to roughly 450 km real world range make it a practical choice for long-distance travel
  • BMW’s Signature Handling: Despite the front-wheel-drive setup
  • The iX1 LWB still maintains BMW’s nimble and precise steering, offering enjoyable driving dynamics
BMW iX1
  • Missing Features: No heads-up display, ventilated seats or advanced ADAS features like adaptive cruise control and autonomous emergency braking
  • Complicated Infotainment System: The iDrive OS9 interface is cumbersome, with tasks like adjusting regen modes buried deep in menus and physical buttons sorely missed
  • A bit of thud: At slower speeds, some road imperfections might creep into the cabin
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Q. Which is better, Discovery Sport or GLC 200?
  • On the whole, there aren’t many holes you can poke into the GLC’s capabilities. Everything you’d expect from a luxury SUV, you get. Quality, presence, practicality and comfort -- it’s all in there. With the added tech and the new quieter motor, the GLC becomes even more tempting. Yes, it could’ve done with more features for sure. None of what’s missing will break the deal for you. Some might wish for more fun and excitement from the motor too. On the other hand, Discovery Sport is more fun to drive and better capability to tackle bad road conditions or off-road conditons. It offers better tech. and at its price, it is a strong case itself. Do take a test drive in order to get better clarity. Check out authorised dealership details.

BMW iX1 Vs Land Rover Discovery Sport FAQs

Which car is best between BMW iX1 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport?
BMW iX1 has out rated Land Rover Discovery Sport on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper BMW iX1 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport?
The BMW iX1 is cheaper than Land Rover Discovery Sport by ₹10.97 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW iX1 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport?
As per the users experiences the BMW iX1 has better performance.

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