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BMW X5 vs Land Rover Defender 130

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

Vehicles

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2026 BMW X5

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2025 Land Rover Defender 130

Overview

SpecBMW X5sDrive40iLand Rover Defender 130130 P300 S
Selected trimsDrive40i130 P300 S
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainrear wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)premium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typemild hybridmild hybrid
Model year20262025

Pricing & market

SpecBMW X5sDrive40iLand Rover Defender 130130 P300 S
MSRP$67,600 (best)$69,700
Lowest listing price$41,144 (best)$76,999
Median listing price$76,847 (best)$87,385
Highest listing price$104,622 (best)$134,484
For sale now1214 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecBMW X5sDrive40iLand Rover Defender 130130 P300 S
Combined MPG18 MPG (best)
City MPG17 MPG (best)
Highway MPG20 MPG (best)
Fuel tank21.9 gal23.8 gal (best)

Performance

SpecBMW X5sDrive40iLand Rover Defender 130130 P300 S
Horsepower375 hp (best)296 hp
Torque398 lb-ft (best)296 lb-ft
Engine size3 L3 L
CylindersI6I6

Size & capability

SpecBMW X5sDrive40iLand Rover Defender 130130 P300 S
Seating5 seats8 seats (best)
Doors44
Cargo volume72.3 cu ft (best)15.3 cu ft
Towing capacity5,952 lbs8,201 lbs (best)
Payload1,054 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,919 lbs (best)
Ground clearance8.3 in8.5 in (best)
Wheelbase117.1 in119 in (best)
Length194.2 in211.7 in (best)
Width78.9 in (best)
Height69.1 in77.6 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecBMW X5sDrive40iLand Rover Defender 130130 P300 S
NHTSA overallNot Rated
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
RolloverNot Rated
Open recalls (YMM scope)2None reported (best)

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 X5Land Rover Defender 130
1

sDrive40i

$67,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)

130 P300 S

$69,700 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

xDrive40i

$69,900 MSRP

130 P400 S

$77,700 MSRP

3

xDrive50e

$75,200 MSRP

130 P400 X-Dynamic SE

$81,400 MSRP

4

M60i

$92,600 MSRP

130 P400 Outbound

$85,500 MSRP

5

Competition

$129,700 MSRP

130 P400 X

$100,900 MSRP

6

130 P500 V8

$118,900 MSRP

Live inventory

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