BMW X5 vs Land Rover Discovery

Last Updated: August 27, 2026

BMW X5 price starts at Rs. 96.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 39.92 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Land Rover Discovery, priced at Rs. 1.37 Crore. In terms of mileage, the X5 offers a claimed 12 kmpl, while the Discovery delivers 13.2 kmpl. On the performance front, the X5 uses a 2993cc engine producing 281.68bhp@4000rpm and the Discovery a 2997cc engine producing 296.36bhp@4000rpm. If you're deciding between the X5 and Discovery, the X5 is the better pick for affordability and top speed, while the Discovery stands out for mileage and performance.

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X5 vs Discovery Comparison Summary

Specification BMW X5Land Rover Discovery
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 96.90 LakhRs. 1.37 Crore
Mileage 12 kmpl13.2 kmpl
Engine 2993 cc2997 cc
Max power 281.68bhp@4000rpm296.36bhp@4000rpm
Top speed 243 Km/h191 Km/h

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Basic Info BMW X5 xDrive30d M SportLand Rover Discovery 3.0 Diesel Metropolitan Edition
Rating
28 reviews
29 reviews
Brand Name BMW Land Rover
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.12 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 1.37 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2993 cc 2997 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 281.68bhp@4000rpm 296.36bhp@4000rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Steptronic 8-Speed
Drive Type 4WD AWD
Colors
BMW X5 Colors
Land Rover Discovery Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 12 Kmpl 13.2 kmpl
Tyre Size 21 Not Available
Boot Space 645 Liters 123 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Not Available
Cruise Control Yes Not Available
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Passenger and Side Front
EMI Not Available
Rs. 2,64,672 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 4.61 Lakh X5 Insurance Discovery Insurance
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Displacement
2993 cc
2997 cc
Engine Type
TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine
3.0 L 6-cylinder
Motor Power
12bhp
Not Available
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
2997 cc
Motor Type
48V Electric Motor
Not Available
Max Power
281.68bhp@4000rpm
296.36bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque
650Nm@1500-2500rpm
650Nm@1500-2500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI
No Of Cylinders
6
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed Steptronic
8-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Kerb Weight
2170 Kg
2264 Kg
Turbo Charger
Twin
Not Available
Super Charge
No
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
0-100 kmph
6.1 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
80 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
243 Km/h
191 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
12 Kmpl
13.2 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
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
Not Available
Tyre Size
21
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Runflat
Not Available

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Black, Sensatec Black
Not Available
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps,LED Fog Lights
Not Available
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3 Instrument Display
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Not Available
Ambient Light Colour
6
Not Available
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Cargo Volume
645
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
645 Liters
123 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Not Available
Trunk Opener
Smart
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
Illuminated Kidney (Iconic Glow) Grille, BMW Adaptive LED Headlights with(BMW Selective Beam, High-beam assistant,Blue Design Element, Accent lighting with turn indicators), Sun Protection Glazing, Exterior mirrors(anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror), Two-part tailgate, BMW Individual roof rails High-Gloss Shadow Line
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Halogen Headlamps
No
Not Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Tinted Glass
No
Not Available
Side Stepper
No
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Outside Temperature Display
Yes
Not Available
Heated Wing Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Removable Convertible Top
No
Not Available
Roof Carrier
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Xenon Headlights
No
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
No
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4922*2004*1745 mm3
4949*2073*1869 mm3
Wheelbase
2975 mm
3095 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3 Instrument Display
Not Available
USB Charger
Front
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Available
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
4
Not Available
Internal Storage
Yes
Not Available
No of Speakers
16
Not Available
Rear Entertainment System
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
No
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Not Available
Cassette Player
No
Not Available
Power Boot
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Illuminated Kidney (Iconic Glow) Grille, BMW Adaptive LED Headlights with(BMW Selective Beam, High-beam assistant,Blue Design Element, Accent lighting with turn indicators), Sun Protection Glazing, Exterior mirrors(anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror), Two-part tailgate, BMW Individual roof rails High-Gloss Shadow Line
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Not Available
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Audio System Remote Control
Yes
Not Available
CD Changer
No
Not Available
CD Player
No
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Driving Experience Control Eco
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Not Available
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Not Available
Power Steering
Yes
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Not Available
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Not Available
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Front
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Not Available
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
DVD Playback
No
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Not Available
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Not Available
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbags
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
No
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
No
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
No
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lights Front
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lights Rear
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Not Available
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Not Available
Advance Safety Features
Automatic Start/Stop function, Active Air Stream Kidney Grille, Intelligent Light Weight Construction with 50:50 load distribution, Brake Energy Regeneration, Active Park Distance Control (PDC), Attentiveness Assistant, BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Electronic Vehicle Immobiliser, Electric Parking Brake with auto hold function, ISOFIX child seat mounting, rear outward seats, Run-Flat Tyres with reinforced side walls, Three-point seat belts at all seats, including pyrotechnic belt tensioners and belt force limiters in the front, Warning triangle with first-aid kit, Crash Sensor and Dynamic Braking Lights, Emergency Spare Wheel
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Both
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
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 ₹39.92 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW X5 vs Land Rover Discovery?
For the xDrive30d M Sport version, 2993 cc Diesel engine of X5 produces 281.68bhp@4000rpm of power and 650Nm@1500-2500rpm of torque. Whereas for the 3.0 Diesel Metropolitan Edition version, 2997 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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