Land Rover Defender 2019 vs BMW X5 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 400 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
| Land Rover Defender engine produces 60 HP more power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW X5. Despite the higher power, Land Rover Defender reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.8 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Land Rover Defender consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Land Rover Defender could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 900 mm (35.4 inches) | 214 mm (8.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Land Rover Defender can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
| BMW X5 2018 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW X5 2018 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 2.01 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.97 m | 1.75 m | |
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Land Rover Defender is larger. Land Rover Defender is 10 cm longer than the BMW X5, width is practically the same , while the height of Land Rover Defender is 22 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 231 litres | 645 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 231 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 972 litres | 645 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2233 litres | 1860 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Land Rover Defender has more luggage space (by 327 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Land Rover Defender (by 373 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`165 | 2`800 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Land Rover Defender scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 60 000 | 51 600 | |
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