BMW iX vs Land Rover Defender 90
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Land Rover Defender 90
Overview
| Spec | BMW iXxDrive45 | Land Rover Defender 90X-Dynamic SE |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | xDrive45 | X-Dynamic SE |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | electric | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | electric | mild hybrid |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW iXxDrive45 | Land Rover Defender 90X-Dynamic SE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75,150 | $68,500 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $57,144 | $54,039 (best) |
| Median listing price | $63,144 | $54,039 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $69,144 | $54,039 (best) |
| For sale now | 2 (best) | 1 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW iXxDrive45 | Land Rover Defender 90X-Dynamic SE |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 20 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 18 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 23 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | — | 23.8 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW iXxDrive45 | Land Rover Defender 90X-Dynamic SE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 402 hp (best) | 395 hp |
| Torque | 516 lb-ft (best) | 406 lb-ft |
| Engine size | — | 3 L (best) |
| Cylinders | — | I6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW iXxDrive45 | Land Rover Defender 90X-Dynamic SE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 77.9 cu ft (best) | 58.3 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 lbs | 8,200 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,060 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 5,567 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | 8.8 in | 8.9 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in (best) | 101.9 in |
| Length | 195.5 in (best) | 180.5 in |
| Width | 77.6 in (best) | — |
| Height | 67.7 in | 77.5 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW iXxDrive45 | Land Rover Defender 90X-Dynamic SE |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None 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.
| Trim | BMW iX | Land 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 | — |
