BMW X3 vs. Land Rover Discovery Sport
When comparing the BMW X3's and the Land Rover Discovery Sport's specifications and ratings, the BMW X3 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency, reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The Land Rover Discovery Sport has the advantage in the area of resale value. Based on this comparison of the BMW X3's and the Land Rover Discovery Sport's specifications and ratings, the BMW X3 is a better car than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
BMW X3 vs. Land Rover Discovery Sport Pricing
For a new model, the BMW X3's price is between $51,024 and $68,943, with the Land Rover Discovery Sport priced between $51,876 and $60,690.
BMW X3 vs. Land Rover Discovery Sport Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW X3 loses 50.5 percent of its value and the Land Rover Discovery Sport loses 47.5 percent of its value. This means the Land Rover Discovery Sport retains 3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW X3.
BMW X3 vs. Land Rover Discovery Sport Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW X3 is 8.6 out of 10 while the Land Rover Discovery Sport's quality rating is 7.2 out of 10. This results in the BMW X3 being ranked 2 out of 29 Best Luxury Small SUVs and the Land Rover Discovery Sport being ranked 13 out of 29. Out of 60 Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, the BMW X3 is ranked 4 and the Land Rover Discovery Sport is ranked 28. The BMW X3 is also ranked 5 out of 67 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs while the Land Rover Discovery Sport is ranked 33 out of 67.
BMW X3 vs. Land Rover Discovery Sport Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW X3 is 8.3 out of 10. For the Land Rover Discovery Sport the reliability rating is 6.3 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 BMW X3’s base engine makes 248 horsepower, and the Land Rover Discovery Sport base engine makes 246 horsepower. The X3 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 499 miles. The Discovery Sport is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 407 miles. This gives the BMW X3 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Land Rover Discovery Sport. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The BMW X3 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$51,024 - $68,943
Used Asking Price:
$49,997 - $67,481
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
50.5%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$51,876 - $60,690
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
47.5%
BMW X3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Land Rover Discovery Sport Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.2 / 10
Reliability:
6.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW 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
4 out of / 60Ranking
5 out of / 67Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 67Ranking
8 out of / 60Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 67Ranking
13 out of / 27Ranking
14 out of / 60Ranking
16 out of / 60Ranking
17 out of / 60Ranking
19 out of / 67Ranking
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21 out of / 67Ranking
21 out of / 60Ranking
22 out of / 67Ranking
22 out of / 67Ranking
22 out of / 55Ranking
23 out of / 60Ranking
23 out of / 60Ranking
23 out of / 29Ranking
42 out of / 67Ranking
44 out of / 60Land Rover Discovery Sport Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 67Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 60Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 27Ranking
16 out of / 60Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
21 out of / 67Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 67Ranking
25 out of / 60Ranking
25 out of / 55Ranking
26 out of / 29Ranking
28 out of / 67Ranking
28 out of / 60Ranking
28 out of / 60Ranking
30 out of / 60Ranking
32 out of / 60Ranking
33 out of / 67Ranking
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45 out of / 60Ranking
51 out of / 67Ranking
51 out of / 60Ranking
56 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW X3 Trim Levels
M40i, sDrive30i, xDrive30i
Land Rover Discovery Sport Trim Levels
P250 S, P250 SE-Dynamic
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
248 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
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
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):
23 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
396 / 499 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:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 23 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 407 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:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 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:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 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:
32.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
60 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4079 lbs
Width:
84.2 inches
Height:
66 inches
Length:
185.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4035 lbs
Width:
85.6 inches
Height:
68 inches
Length:
181 inches
Wheelbase:
107.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/50R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
