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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

SpecBMW X5sDrive40iLand Rover LR3V8 SE
Selected trimsDrive40iV8 SE
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainrear wheel drivefour wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)premium unleaded (required)
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic6-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typemild hybridgas
Model year20262008

Pricing & market

SpecBMW X5sDrive40iLand Rover LR3V8 SE
MSRP$68,300$48,525 (best)
Lowest listing price$10,895 (best)—
Median listing price$79,175 (best)—
Highest listing price$111,850 (best)—
For sale now219 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecBMW X5sDrive40iLand Rover LR3V8 SE
Combined MPG25 MPG (best)14 MPG
City MPG23 MPG (best)12 MPG
Highway MPG27 MPG (best)17 MPG
Fuel tank21.9 gal22.8 gal (best)

Performance

SpecBMW X5sDrive40iLand Rover LR3V8 SE
Horsepower375 hp (best)300 hp
Torque398 lb-ft (best)315 lb-ft
Engine size3 L4.4 L (best)
CylindersI6V8

Size & capability

SpecBMW X5sDrive40iLand Rover LR3V8 SE
Seating5 seats7 seats (best)
Doors45 (best)
Cargo volume72.3 cu ft90.3 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity5,952 lbs7,700 lbs (best)
Payload1,054 lbs1,695 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,919 lbs (best)—
Ground clearance8.3 in (best)7.3 in
Wheelbase117.1 in (best)113.6 in
Length194.2 in (best)190.9 in
Width78.9 in (best)75.4 in
Height69.1 in74.5 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecBMW X5sDrive40iLand Rover LR3V8 SE
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 LR3
1

sDrive40i

$68,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

V8 SE

$48,525 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

xDrive40i

$70,600 MSRP

V8 HSE

$54,025 MSRP

3

xDrive50e

$76,000 MSRP

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4

M60i

$93,600 MSRP

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5

Competition

$131,000 MSRP

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BMW X5 vs Land Rover LR3 FAQ

Which is better: 2026 BMW X5 or 2008 Land Rover LR3?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 BMW X5 vs 2008 Land Rover LR3 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 2008 Land Rover LR3?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2008 Land Rover LR3 starts lower at $48,525. Live BMW X5 listings start at $10,895.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 BMW X5 or 2008 Land Rover LR3?
The 2008 Land Rover LR3 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (48,525).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 BMW X5 or 2008 Land Rover LR3?
The 2026 BMW X5 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 BMW X5 or 2008 Land Rover LR3?
The 2026 BMW X5 leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (40).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 BMW X5 or 2008 Land Rover LR3?
The 2026 BMW X5 leads on horsepower in this comparison (617).
Which has better seats: 2026 BMW X5 or 2008 Land Rover LR3?
The 2008 Land Rover LR3 leads on seats in this comparison (7).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 BMW X5 or 2008 Land Rover LR3?
The 2008 Land Rover LR3 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,700).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 BMW X5 vs 2008 Land Rover LR3?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: BMW X5 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).