Land Rover LR3 vs. BMW X5 Review

Utility
Neither the X5 nor the Land Rover LR3 has a marked advantage with respect to seating capacity. There's no clear winner between the Land Rover and the BMW as far as transporting cargo. The Land Rover LR3 outpulls the BMW X5 by a big margin.

Dimensions
The Land Rover LR3 is considerably more bulky than the BMW X5. The BMW X5's tank is approximately the same size as the Land Rover LR3's, though the Land Rover LR3's is a tad bigger. The Land Rover LR3 and the BMW X5 compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
The Land Rover LR3's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the BMW X5.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the BMW X5 to the dealership as the Land Rover LR3. The Land Rover LR3 pales in comparison to the BMW regarding gas mileage. With respect to gas mileage, the BMW X5 has the Land Rover LR3 beat. In terms of MSRP, the Land Rover LR3 costs significantly less than the BMW X5. The BMW X5 will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Land Rover LR3. The Land Rover will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the BMW X5.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Land Rover LR3 is definitely sprier than the BMW X5, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The LR3 has a larger engine than the X5. Bear in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The BMW X5 could learn a lesson or two from the LR3 regarding pickup.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Land Rover's front cabin compared to the BMW X5. The ampler interior dimensions of the LR3 make it considerably more spacious for your passengers than the BMW X5.

Warranty
The Land Rover LR3 and the BMW X5 have the same basic warranty.