BMW X5 vs Land Rover Discovery

Last Updated: September 10, 2026

BMW X5 price starts at Rs. 96.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 28.35 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Land Rover Discovery, priced at Rs. 1.25 Crore. In terms of mileage, the X5 offers a claimed 12 kmpl, while the Discovery delivers 12.37 kmpl. On the performance front, the X5 uses a 2998cc engine producing 375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm and the Discovery a 2996cc engine producing 296.36bhp@4000rpm. If you're deciding between the X5 and Discovery, the X5 is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the Discovery stands out for mileage.

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X5 vs Discovery Comparison Summary

Specification BMW X5Land Rover Discovery
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 96.90 LakhRs. 1.25 Crore
Mileage 12 kmpl12.37 kmpl
Engine 2998 cc2996 cc
Max power 375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm296.36bhp@4000rpm
Top speed 243 Km/hNot Available

X5 vs Discovery Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW X5 xDrive40i xLineLand Rover Discovery 3.0 Diesel S
Rating
28 reviews
29 reviews
Brand Name BMW Land Rover
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 96.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.25 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2998 cc 2996 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm 296.36bhp@4000rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Steptronic Not Available
Drive Type 4WD AWD
Colors
BMW X5 Colors
Land Rover Discovery Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 12 Kmpl 12.37 Kmpl
Tyre Size 21 Not Available
Boot Space 645 Liters 123 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 1,87,448 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 2,42,290 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 4.03 Lakh X5 Insurance Rs. 5.12 Lakh Discovery Insurance
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Displacement
2998 cc
2996 cc
Engine Type
TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine
Not Available
Motor Power
12bhp
Not Available
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
2996 cc
Motor Type
48V Electric Motor
Not Available
Max Power
375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm
296.36bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque
520Nm@1850-5000rpm
650Nm@1500-2500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
Not Available
No Of Cylinders
6
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed Steptronic
Not Available
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
No
Kerb Weight
2220 Kg
2509 Kg
Turbo Charger
Twin
Not Available
Super Charge
No
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
0-100 kmph
5.4 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
83 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
243 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
12 Kmpl
12.37 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
21
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
21
Not Available
Suspension Front
3
3
Suspension Rear
4
4
Brakes Front
Disc
Not Available
Brakes Rear
Disc
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
21
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Runflat
Not Available

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Additional Interior Features
AC(separate control for rear left and right passengers and 2 extra vents in B-Pillars), Floor mats in velour, IRVM with automatic anti-dazzle function, Roller Sunblind, rear side windows, BMW Live Cockpit Plus(High-resolution (1920x720 pixels) 14.9 Control Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation Function with RTTI, Touch Functionality, iDrive Controller)
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Lighting
Not Available
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Widescreen Curved Display Fully Digital 12.3 Instrument Display
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
6
Not Available
Digital Odometer
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
645
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
645 Liters
123 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Sun Protection Glazing, Aluminium Running Board, Exterior mirrors(anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror), Two-part tailgate, Roof rails aluminium satinated
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
No
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
No
Not Available
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Tinted Glass
No
Not Available
Side Stepper
No
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Yes
Yes
Roof Carrier
No
2
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
No
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
2
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4922*2004*1745 mm3
4956*2220*1888 mm3
Wheelbase
2975 mm
2923 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Servotronic Steering Assist, Cruise Control with braking function, xLine Package(BMW Kidney Grille with exclusively designed vertical slats with front sides in aluminium with satinised look, Air Breather Aluminium Satinated with high-gloss black elements, Exterior Line Aluminium Satinated, Roof rails Aluminium Satinated, Tailpipe trims Aluminium Satinated, BMW inscription front and rear, illuminated), BMW Gesture Control
Not Available
USB Charger
Front
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
464 W Harman Kardon Surround Sound system, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Digital Key Plus
Not Available
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
5 Zone
Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Front & Rear
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Front & Rear
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Semi
Drive Modes
4
Not Available
Internal Storage
Yes
Yes
No of Speakers
16
Not Available
Rear Entertainment System
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
No
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Sun Protection Glazing, Aluminium Running Board, Exterior mirrors(anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror), Two-part tailgate, Roof rails aluminium satinated
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
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Yes
Rear Folding Table
Not Available
2
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
Power Folding 3rd Row Seat
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
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
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
MirrorLink
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Front
Front & Rear
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front and Rear
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
2
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
No
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
No
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
8
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Remote Horn Light Control
Not Available
Yes
Remote Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available

Is BMW X5 Better Than Land Rover Discovery?

100% users have chosen BMW X5 over Land Rover Discovery in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 68 users have also rated BMW X5 and Land Rover Discovery on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
BMW X5 has out rated Land Rover Discovery on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor X5 Discovery
Mileage 5.0 3.4
Performance 5.0 4.2
Comfort 5.0 4.2
Maintenance 5.0 3.8
Safety 5.0 4.2
Features 5.0 4.2
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BMW X5 Vs Land Rover Discovery FAQs

Which car is best between BMW X5 vs Land Rover Discovery?
BMW X5 has out rated Land Rover Discovery on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper BMW X5 vs Land Rover Discovery?
The BMW X5 is cheaper than Land Rover Discovery by ₹28.35 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage BMW X5 vs Land Rover Discovery?
The Land Rover Discovery delivers better mileage 12.37 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance BMW X5 vs Land Rover Discovery?
For the xDrive40i xLine version, 2998 cc Petrol engine of X5 produces 375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm of power and 520Nm@1850-5000rpm of torque. Whereas for the 3.0 Diesel S version, 2996 cc Diesel engine of Discovery produces 296.36bhp@4000rpm of power and 650Nm@1500-2500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW X5 has better performance.

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