2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. 2021 BMW X3
When we compare the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport's and the 2021 BMW X3's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport has the advantage in the area of resale value. The 2021 BMW X3 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport's and the 2021 BMW X3's specifications and ratings, the 2021 BMW X3 is a better car than the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport.
2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. 2021 BMW X3 Pricing
A used 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport ranges from $29,996 to $44,124 while a used 2021 BMW X3 is priced between $28,228 to $49,650.
2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. 2021 BMW X3 Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport loses 47.5 percent of its value and the 2021 BMW X3 loses 50.5 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport retains 3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 BMW X3.
2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. 2021 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.
2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. 2021 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 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport’s base engine makes 246 horsepower, and the 2021 BMW X3 base engine makes 248 horsepower. The Discovery Sport is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 407 miles. The X3 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 499 miles. This gives the 2021 BMW X3 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The 2021 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:
29996 - 44124
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.474762
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
28228 - 49650
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
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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
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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
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28 out of / 68Ranking
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28 out of / 68Ranking
29 out of / 61Ranking
32 out of / 68Ranking
43 out of / 61Ranking
49 out of / 68Ranking
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57 out of / 68BMW X3 Rankings
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1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 25Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
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4 out of / 68Ranking
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5 out of / 29Ranking
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7 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
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8 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 61Ranking
14 out of / 27Ranking
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15 out of / 61Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
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21 out of / 61Ranking
21 out of / 54Ranking
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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
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport Trim Levels
P250 S, P250 S R-Dynamic, P250 SE, P250 SE R-Dynamic
2021 BMW X3 Trim Levels
M40i, sDrive30i, xDrive30i
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:
246 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 1400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
248 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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):
19 / 23 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 407 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
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):
25 / 29 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
430 / 499 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
22.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
28.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
62.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
130.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4035 lbs
Width:
85.6 inches
Height:
68 inches
Length:
181 inches
Wheelbase:
107.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3931 lbs
Width:
84.2 inches
Height:
66 inches
Length:
185.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/60R18