2024 BMW iX vs. 2025 Land Rover Defender Review

Picture of the 2024 BMW iX

2024 BMW
iX

MSRP*: $87,100 to $111,500
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Picture of the 2025 Land Rover Defender

2025 Land Rover
Defender

MSRP*: $56,900 to $118,900
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MPG - City Info not available Info not available
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 77.9 ft3 44.6 - 76.1 ft3
Engine
  • 516-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 532-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 296-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 296-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 395-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 493-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 518-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 516 - 532 hp 296 - 518 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 7,716 - 8,201 lbs
Exterior Length 195.0 in 180.5 - 211.7 in
Exterior Width 77.4 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.9 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Head Room Front 42.0 in
Rear 39.5 in
Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The BMW iX offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Land Rover Defender, with comparable head- and legroom. The BMW iX will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Defender.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The BMW iX is somewhat more expensive than the Land Rover Defender.

Dimensions
Since the BMW iX is much slimmer than the Land Rover Defender, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the BMW iX, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Land Rover Defender.

Handling
The BMW iX has the same turning radius as the Land Rover Defender, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The BMW iX has a little more horsepower than the Land Rover Defender.

Powertrain
The BMW iX has much lower torque than the Land Rover Defender, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the BMW iX seats a lot fewer people than the Land Rover Defender. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the BMW iX as you will in the Land Rover Defender.