BMW X5 vs Land Rover Defender 130
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2025 Land Rover Defender 130
Overview
| Spec | BMW X5sDrive40i | Land Rover Defender 130130 P300 S |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | sDrive40i | 130 P300 S |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | mild hybrid |
| Model year | 2026 | 2025 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW X5sDrive40i | Land Rover Defender 130130 P300 S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $68,300 (best) | $69,700 |
| Lowest listing price | $10,895 (best) | $78,999 |
| Median listing price | $79,175 (best) | $91,567 |
| Highest listing price | $111,850 (best) | $134,484 |
| For sale now | 219 (best) | 12 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW X5sDrive40i | Land Rover Defender 130130 P300 S |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| City MPG | 23 MPG (best) | 17 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 21.9 gal | 23.8 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW X5sDrive40i | Land Rover Defender 130130 P300 S |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 375 hp (best) | 296 hp |
| Torque | 398 lb-ft (best) | 296 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3 L |
| Cylinders | I6 | I6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW X5sDrive40i | Land Rover Defender 130130 P300 S |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 8 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 72.3 cu ft (best) | 15.3 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 5,952 lbs | 8,201 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,054 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 4,919 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.5 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 119 in (best) |
| Length | 194.2 in | 211.7 in (best) |
| Width | 78.9 in (best) | — |
| Height | 69.1 in | 77.6 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW X5sDrive40i | Land Rover Defender 130130 P300 S |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | Not 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 pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | Not Rated | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 2 | None 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.
| Trim | BMW X5 | Land Rover Defender 130 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | sDrive40i $68,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 130 P300 S $69,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | xDrive40i $70,600 MSRP | 130 P400 S $77,700 MSRP |
| 3 | xDrive50e $76,000 MSRP | 130 P400 X-Dynamic SE $81,400 MSRP |
| 4 | M60i $93,600 MSRP | 130 P400 Outbound $85,500 MSRP |
| 5 | Competition $131,000 MSRP | 130 P400 X $100,900 MSRP |
| 6 | — | 130 P500 V8 $118,900 MSRP |
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BMW X5 vs Land Rover Defender 130 FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 BMW X5 or 2025 Land Rover Defender 130?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 BMW X5 vs 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 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 X5 or 2025 Land Rover Defender 130?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 BMW X5 starts lower at $68,300. Live BMW X5 listings start at $10,895. Live Land Rover Defender 130 listings start at $78,999.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 BMW X5 or 2025 Land Rover Defender 130?
- The 2026 BMW X5 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (68,300).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 BMW X5 or 2025 Land Rover Defender 130?
- The 2026 BMW X5 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 BMW X5 or 2025 Land Rover Defender 130?
- The 2026 BMW X5 leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (40).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 BMW X5 or 2025 Land Rover Defender 130?
- The 2026 BMW X5 leads on horsepower in this comparison (617).
- Which has better seats: 2026 BMW X5 or 2025 Land Rover Defender 130?
- The 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 leads on seats in this comparison (8).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 BMW X5 or 2025 Land Rover Defender 130?
- The 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,201).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 BMW X5 vs 2025 Land Rover Defender 130?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: BMW X5 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).