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BMW iX vs Land Rover Defender 90

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 BMW iX

Overview

SpecBMW iXxDrive45Land Rover Defender 90X-Dynamic SE
Selected trimxDrive45X-Dynamic SE
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typeelectricpremium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission1-speed direct drive8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typeelectricmild hybrid
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecBMW iXxDrive45Land Rover Defender 90X-Dynamic SE
MSRP$75,150$68,500 (best)
Lowest listing price$35,421 (best)$56,999
Median listing price$48,400 (best)$56,999
Highest listing price$83,002$56,999 (best)
For sale now10 (best)1

Fuel economy & range

SpecBMW iXxDrive45Land Rover Defender 90X-Dynamic SE
Combined MPG20 MPG (best)
City MPG18 MPG (best)
Highway MPG23 MPG (best)
Combined MPGe94 MPGe (best)
Electric range312 mi (best)
240V charge time10 hr (best)
Fuel tank23.8 gal (best)

Performance

SpecBMW iXxDrive45Land Rover Defender 90X-Dynamic SE
Horsepower402 hp (best)395 hp
Torque516 lb-ft (best)406 lb-ft
Engine size3 L (best)
CylindersI6

Size & capability

SpecBMW iXxDrive45Land Rover Defender 90X-Dynamic SE
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors4 (best)2
Cargo volume77.9 cu ft (best)58.3 cu ft
Towing capacity3,500 lbs8,200 lbs (best)
Payload1,060 lbs (best)
Curb weight5,567 lbs (best)
Ground clearance8.8 in8.9 in (best)
Wheelbase118.1 in (best)101.9 in
Length195.5 in (best)180.5 in
Width77.6 in (best)
Height67.7 in77.5 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecBMW iXxDrive45Land Rover Defender 90X-Dynamic SE
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimBMW iXLand Rover Defender 90
1

xDrive45

$75,150 MSRP(Currently comparing)

X-Dynamic SE

$68,500 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

xDrive60

$88,500 MSRP

V8

$114,400 MSRP

3

M70

$111,500 MSRP

Live inventory

BMW iX vs Land Rover Defender 90 FAQ

Which is better: 2026 BMW iX or 2026 Land Rover Defender 90?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 BMW iX vs 2026 Land Rover Defender 90 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 BMW iX or 2026 Land Rover Defender 90?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Land Rover Defender 90 starts lower at $68,500. Live BMW iX listings start at $35,421. Live Land Rover Defender 90 listings start at $56,999.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 BMW iX or 2026 Land Rover Defender 90?
The 2026 Land Rover Defender 90 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (68,500).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 BMW iX or 2026 Land Rover Defender 90?
The 2026 Land Rover Defender 90 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (20).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 BMW iX or 2026 Land Rover Defender 90?
The 2026 BMW iX leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (364).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 BMW iX or 2026 Land Rover Defender 90?
The 2026 BMW iX leads on horsepower in this comparison (650).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 BMW iX or 2026 Land Rover Defender 90?
The 2026 Land Rover Defender 90 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,200).