2024 BMW iX vs. 2024 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 2024 Land Rover Defender

2024 Land Rover
Defender

MSRP*: $56,400 to $118,600
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MPG - City Info not available 14 - 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 18 - 22 MPG
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). When looking only at MSRP, the BMW iX will have less of an impact on your bank account 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. When looking at overall length, the BMW iX takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as 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
The BMW iX has less seating than the Land Rover Defender, making the Land Rover Defender the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The BMW iX has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Land Rover Defender.