2025 BMW X5 vs. 2024 Land Rover Discovery Review

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2025 BMW
X5

MSRP*: $65,700 to $90,000
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2024 Land Rover
Discovery

MSRP*: $59,900 to $79,300
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MPG - City 17 - 23 MPG 17 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 22 - 27 MPG 23 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 72.3 ft3 74.3 ft3
Engine
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 523-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 296-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 375 - 523 hp 296 - 355 hp
Towing Capacity 6,603 lbs 5,952 - 8,200 lbs
Exterior Length 194.3 in 195.1 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 78.7 in
Leg Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Head Room Front 40.7 - 40.8 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 39.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The BMW X5 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Land Rover Discovery, with comparable head- and legroom. The BMW X5 will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Discovery.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW X5 as you will with the Land Rover Discovery, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the BMW X5 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Land Rover Discovery.

Dimensions
The BMW X5 is about the same width as the Land Rover Discovery. When looking at overall length, the BMW X5 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Land Rover Discovery.

Handling
The BMW X5 has the same turning radius as the Land Rover Discovery, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Land Rover Discovery is clearly the choice over the BMW X5 for pulling heavy loads. The BMW X5 has a little more horsepower than the Land Rover Discovery.

Powertrain
The BMW X5 has much lower torque than the Land Rover Discovery, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The BMW X5 has less seating than the Land Rover Discovery, making the Land Rover Discovery the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the BMW X5 as you will in the Land Rover Discovery.