2023 Land Rover Defender vs 2024 BMW X5
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MSRP$53,500 | MSRP$65,200 |
Listings84 | Listings153 |
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User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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2023 Land Rover Defender Reviews SummaryPeople who buy a Land Rover expect their toy to come in a box. That’s the Defender, a modern recreation of the original Land Rover that has served farmers, militaries, and safari guides since the end of World War II. The Defender is a high-end Jeep that treads anywhere. The difference is build quality, comfort, luxury features, and the name. Parking a new Rover on the driveway means at least some things are going very well for the people inside the home. For 2023, the extended new Defender 130 joins this versatile and charming lineup of British trucks. | |
2024 BMW X5 Reviews SummaryOur test vehicle for this review was the X5 xDrive50e, the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of the X5 midsize SUV, but it’s just one of several X5 models you can buy. The xDrive40i features a satisfying turbocharged six-cylinder engine (with electric assist in the plug-in hybrid), while the M60i features a turbocharged V8 engine. Maximum performance is available in the comically fun X5 M Competition. Drive any of them, though, and it’s easy to understand why the X5 is one of BMW’s best-selling models. Verdict: Newer BMWs are losing what has always made this automaker’s cars and SUVs appealing to people who like to drive. Fortunately, the 2024 BMW X5 hasn’t succumbed to the trend. In xDrive50e specification, it remains a delight to drive while supplying about 63 kilometres of electric-only range before its gasoline-fueled turbo six turns on. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 296 hp I4 | Engine3.0L 375 hp I6 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower296 hp @ 4000 rpm | Horsepower375 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 296 hp I4 | Engine Name3.0L 375 hp I6 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque398 lb-ft @ 1850 rpm |
Horsepower296 hp @ 4000 rpm | Horsepower375 hp @ 5200 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space34.0 cu ft | Cargo Space33.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight4815 lbs | Curb Weight4919 lbs |
Height77.4 in | Height69.1 in |
Length197.6 in | Length194.2 in |
Width82.9 in | Width87.3 in |
Wheelbase118.9 in | Wheelbase117.1 in |
Maximum Payload2030 lbs | Maximum Payload1054 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7716 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity7200 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $53,500 | $65,200 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | People who buy a Land Rover expect their toy to come in a box. That’s the Defender, a modern recreation of the original Land Rover that has served farmers, militaries, and safari guides since the end of World War II. The Defender is a high-end Jeep that treads anywhere. The difference is build quality, comfort, luxury features, and the name. Parking a new Rover on the driveway means at least some things are going very well for the people inside the home. For 2023, the extended new Defender 130 joins this versatile and charming lineup of British trucks. | Our test vehicle for this review was the X5 xDrive50e, the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of the X5 midsize SUV, but it’s just one of several X5 models you can buy. The xDrive40i features a satisfying turbocharged six-cylinder engine (with electric assist in the plug-in hybrid), while the M60i features a turbocharged V8 engine. Maximum performance is available in the comically fun X5 M Competition. Drive any of them, though, and it’s easy to understand why the X5 is one of BMW’s best-selling models. Verdict: Newer BMWs are losing what has always made this automaker’s cars and SUVs appealing to people who like to drive. Fortunately, the 2024 BMW X5 hasn’t succumbed to the trend. In xDrive50e specification, it remains a delight to drive while supplying about 63 kilometres of electric-only range before its gasoline-fueled turbo six turns on. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 296 hp I4 | 3.0L 375 hp I6 |
Drive Train | AWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 4000 rpm | 375 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 296 hp I4 | 3.0L 375 hp I6 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 398 lb-ft @ 1850 rpm |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 4000 rpm | 375 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 34.0 cu ft | 33.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4815 lbs | 4919 lbs |
Height | 77.4 in | 69.1 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 194.2 in |
Width | 82.9 in | 87.3 in |
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 117.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 2030 lbs | 1054 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7716 lbs | 7200 lbs |
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