BMW X5 vs Land Rover LR3

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

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2026 BMW X5

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2008 Land Rover LR3

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Overview

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	Land Rover LR3V8 SE
Selected trim	sDrive40i	V8 SE
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	mild hybrid	gas
Model year	2026	2008

Pricing & market

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	Land Rover LR3V8 SE
MSRP	$67,600	$48,525 (best)
Lowest listing price	$41,144 (best)	—
Median listing price	$76,847 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$104,622 (best)	—
For sale now	12 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	Land Rover LR3V8 SE
Combined MPG	—	14 MPG (best)
City MPG	—	12 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	—	17 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	21.9 gal	22.8 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	Land Rover LR3V8 SE
Horsepower	375 hp (best)	300 hp
Torque	398 lb-ft (best)	315 lb-ft
Engine size	3 L	4.4 L (best)
Cylinders	I6	V8

Size & capability

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	Land Rover LR3V8 SE
Seating	5 seats	7 seats (best)
Doors	4	5 (best)
Cargo volume	72.3 cu ft	90.3 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	5,952 lbs	7,700 lbs (best)
Payload	1,054 lbs	1,695 lbs (best)
Curb weight	4,919 lbs (best)	—
Ground clearance	8.3 in (best)	7.3 in
Wheelbase	117.1 in (best)	113.6 in
Length	194.2 in (best)	190.9 in
Width	78.9 in (best)	75.4 in
Height	69.1 in	74.5 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	Land Rover LR3V8 SE
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 LR3
1	sDrive40i $67,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)	V8 SE $48,525 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	xDrive40i $69,900 MSRP	V8 HSE $54,025 MSRP
3	xDrive50e $75,200 MSRP	—
4	M60i $92,600 MSRP	—
5	Competition $129,700 MSRP	—