BMW X5 vs. Land Rover Discovery
In comparing the BMW X5's and the Land Rover Discovery's specifications and ratings, the BMW X5 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The Land Rover Discovery has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. Based on this comparison of the BMW X5's and the Land Rover Discovery's specifications and ratings, the BMW X5 is a better car than the Land Rover Discovery.
BMW X5 vs. Land Rover Discovery Pricing
A used 2023 BMW X5 ranges from $59,995 to $90,495 while a used 2023 Land Rover Discovery is priced between $59,334 to $83,652. For a new model, the BMW X5's price is between $65,964 and $95,886, with the Land Rover Discovery priced between $65,845 and $87,399.
BMW X5 vs. Land Rover Discovery Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW X5 loses 53.8 percent of its value and the Land Rover Discovery loses 50.7 percent of its value. This means the Land Rover Discovery retains 3.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW X5.
BMW X5 vs. Land Rover Discovery Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW X5 is 7.8 out of 10 while the Land Rover Discovery's quality rating is 7.6 out of 10. This results in the BMW X5 being ranked 10 out of 20 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs and the Land Rover Discovery being ranked 11 out of 20. Out of 32 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows, the BMW X5 is ranked 14 and the Land Rover Discovery is ranked 15. The BMW X5 is also ranked 20 out of 67 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs while the Land Rover Discovery is ranked 24 out of 67.
BMW X5 vs. Land Rover Discovery Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW X5 is 8.4 out of 10. For the Land Rover Discovery the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the BMW X5 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Land Rover Discovery.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the BMW X5’s base engine makes 335 horsepower, and the Land Rover Discovery base engine makes 296 horsepower. The X5 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 569 miles. The Discovery is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 524 miles. This gives the BMW X5 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Land Rover Discovery. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The BMW X5 and Land Rover Discovery are comparable in regards to rear leg room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The BMW X5 has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the BMW X5 has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$65,964 - $95,886
Used Asking Price:
$59,995 - $90,495
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
53.8%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$65,845 - $87,399
Used Asking Price:
$59,334 - $83,652
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
50.7%
BMW X5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Land Rover Discovery Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW X5 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 32Ranking
6 out of / 67Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
6 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 67Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 67Ranking
10 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
11 out of / 67Ranking
12 out of / 67Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 32Ranking
14 out of / 32Ranking
14 out of / 32Ranking
16 out of / 30Ranking
17 out of / 32Ranking
17 out of / 20Ranking
20 out of / 67Ranking
20 out of / 67Ranking
20 out of / 32Ranking
21 out of / 32Ranking
22 out of / 32Ranking
29 out of / 67Ranking
48 out of / 60Ranking
58 out of / 67Land Rover Discovery Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
6 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 10Ranking
10 out of / 67Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
11 out of / 32Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 30Ranking
14 out of / 67Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 32Ranking
15 out of / 32Ranking
16 out of / 32Ranking
16 out of / 20Ranking
20 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 67Ranking
24 out of / 67Ranking
24 out of / 32Ranking
26 out of / 67Ranking
31 out of / 32Ranking
42 out of / 60Ranking
43 out of / 67Ranking
52 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW X5 Trim Levels
M50i, sDrive40i, xDrive40i
Land Rover Discovery Trim Levels
P300 S, P300 S R-Dynamic, P360 HSE R-Dynamic, P360 Metropolitan Edition, P360 S R-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):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
335 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
330 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
296 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
460 / 569 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 / 22 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
452 / 524 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
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:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Cargo Space:
33.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Cargo Space:
9.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4828 lbs
Width:
87.3 inches
Height:
68.7 inches
Length:
194.3 inches
Wheelbase:
117.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4865 lbs
Width:
87.4 inches
Height:
74.3 inches
Length:
195.1 inches
Wheelbase:
115.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
11.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/50R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R20
