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BMW X5 vs Land Rover Defender 90

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

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2027 Land Rover Defender 90

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Overview

SpecBMW X540 xDriveLand Rover Defender 90S
Selected trim40 xDriveS
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)—
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed automatic
Engine typemild hybridmild hybrid
Model year20272027

Pricing & market

SpecBMW X540 xDriveLand Rover Defender 90S
MSRP$72,100$61,000 (best)
Lowest listing price$74,347 (best)—
Median listing price$85,167 (best)—
Highest listing price$90,072 (best)—
For sale now4 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecBMW X540 xDriveLand Rover Defender 90S
Combined MPG26 MPG (best)—
City MPG24 MPG (best)—
Highway MPG28 MPG (best)—
Fuel tank21.9 gal24 gal (best)

Performance

SpecBMW X540 xDriveLand Rover Defender 90S
Horsepower394 hp (best)296 hp
Torque428 lb-ft (best)347 lb-ft
Engine size3 L3 L
CylindersI6I6

Size & capability

SpecBMW X540 xDriveLand Rover Defender 90S
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors4 (best)—
Cargo volume67.7 cu ft (best)—
Towing capacity7,710 lbs8,200 lbs (best)
Payload1,349 lbs (best)—
Curb weight5,216 lbs4,855 lbs (best)
Ground clearance—9 in (best)
Wheelbase119.5 in (best)102 in
Length197.2 in (best)181 in
Width78.7 in79 in (best)
Height68.9 in78 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecBMW X540 xDriveLand Rover Defender 90S
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 X5Land Rover Defender 90
1

40 xDrive

$72,100 MSRP(Currently comparing)

S

$61,000 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2—

Vertex

$88,500 MSRP

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BMW X5 vs Land Rover Defender 90 FAQ

Which is better: 2027 BMW X5 or 2027 Land Rover Defender 90?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 BMW X5 vs 2027 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: 2027 BMW X5 or 2027 Land Rover Defender 90?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 starts lower at $61,000. Live BMW X5 listings start at $74,347.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 BMW X5 or 2027 Land Rover Defender 90?
The 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (61,000).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 BMW X5 or 2027 Land Rover Defender 90?
The 2027 BMW X5 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (26).
Which has better horsepower: 2027 BMW X5 or 2027 Land Rover Defender 90?
The 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 leads on horsepower in this comparison (395).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 BMW X5 or 2027 Land Rover Defender 90?
The 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,200).