2024 BMW X5 PHEV vs. 2024 Land Rover Discovery Review

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2024 BMW
X5 PHEV

MSRP*: $72,500
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2024 Land Rover
Discovery

MSRP*: $59,900 to $79,300
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MPG - City Info not available 17 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 23 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 71.2 ft3 74.3 ft3
Engine
  • 483-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 296-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 483 hp 296 - 355 hp
Towing Capacity 5,952 lbs 5,952 - 8,200 lbs
Exterior Length 194.3 in 195.1 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 78.7 in
Leg Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Head Room Front 40.7 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 39.0 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 X5 PHEV offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Land Rover Discovery, with comparable head- and legroom. The BMW X5 PHEV will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Discovery.

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 X5 PHEV is somewhat more expensive than the Land Rover Discovery.

Dimensions
The BMW X5 PHEV is about the same width as the Land Rover Discovery. When looking at overall length, the BMW X5 PHEV takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Land Rover Discovery.

Handling
The BMW X5 PHEV has the same turning radius as the Land Rover Discovery, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Land Rover Discovery is clearly the choice over the BMW X5 PHEV for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the BMW X5 PHEV greatly out-muscles the Land Rover Discovery.

Powertrain
The BMW X5 PHEV has much lower torque than the Land Rover Discovery, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The BMW X5 PHEV has less seating than the Land Rover Discovery, making the Land Rover Discovery the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The BMW X5 PHEV has less cargo space than the Land Rover Discovery, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.