2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. 2016 BMW X3
In comparing the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport's and the 2016 BMW X3's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, resale value and interior volume. The 2016 BMW X3 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability and overall quality score. The 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport and 2016 BMW X3 have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport's and the 2016 BMW X3's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. 2016 BMW X3 Pricing
A used 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport ranges from $12,878 to $24,349 while a used 2016 BMW X3 is priced between $13,497 to $25,995.
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. 2016 BMW X3 Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport loses 47.5 percent of its value and the 2016 BMW X3 loses 50.5 percent of its value. This means the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport retains 3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2016 BMW X3.
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. 2016 BMW X3 Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Land Rover Discovery Sport is 7.2 out of 10 while the BMW X3's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Land Rover Discovery Sport being ranked 11 out of 29 Best Luxury Small SUVs and the BMW X3 being ranked 2 out of 29. Out of 61 Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is ranked 27 and the BMW X3 is ranked 3. The Land Rover Discovery Sport is also ranked 32 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs while the BMW X3 is ranked 4 out of 68.
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. 2016 BMW X3 Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Land Rover Discovery Sport is 6.3 out of 10. For the BMW X3 the reliability rating is 8.3 out of 10. This gives the BMW X3 an advantage in reliability compared to the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport and the 2016 BMW X3 makes 240 horsepower. The Discovery Sport is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 481 miles. The X3 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 496 miles. This gives the 2016 BMW X3 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison
While both models are crossover/compact SUVs, the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2016 BMW X3 has the advantage in the areas of front head room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The 2016 BMW X3 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
12878 - 24349
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.474762
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
13497 - 25995
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.50502
Land Rover Discovery Sport Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.15 / 10
Reliability:
6.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW X3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.620856 / 10
Reliability:
8.26257 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Land Rover Discovery Sport Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 68Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 61Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 61Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
14 out of / 61Ranking
16 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 61Ranking
21 out of / 68Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 54Ranking
25 out of / 29Ranking
26 out of / 59Ranking
27 out of / 61Ranking
28 out of / 68Ranking
28 out of / 68Ranking
28 out of / 68Ranking
29 out of / 61Ranking
32 out of / 68Ranking
43 out of / 61Ranking
49 out of / 68Ranking
51 out of / 61Ranking
57 out of / 68BMW X3 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 25Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 2Ranking
3 out of / 61Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 61Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 61Ranking
14 out of / 27Ranking
15 out of / 61Ranking
15 out of / 61Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
21 out of / 68Ranking
21 out of / 61Ranking
21 out of / 54Ranking
22 out of / 68Ranking
22 out of / 68Ranking
22 out of / 61Ranking
22 out of / 59Ranking
23 out of / 68Ranking
23 out of / 61Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport Trim Levels
HSE, HSE LUX, SE
2016 BMW X3 Trim Levels
sDrive28i, xDrive28d, xDrive28i, xDrive35i
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
250 foot-lbs @ 1750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 481 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
372 / 496 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
32.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
66.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
132.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
27.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
117.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3957 lbs
Width:
85.6 inches
Height:
67.9 inches
Length:
180.7 inches
Wheelbase:
107.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4030 lbs
Width:
82.2 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
183.8 inches
Wheelbase:
110.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/50R18