2025 BMW X4 vs 2025 Land Rover Discovery

$55,300 · Crossover

$60,200 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

If you are stuck between wanting German sportiness and British luxury utility, the 2025 BMW X4 ($55,300) and the 2025 Land Rover Discovery ($60,200) present a classic dilemma. The BMW X4 is the sensible choice for daily driving, achieving a combined 24 MPG compared to the Discovery's 21 MPG, which will save you money over time, especially since both demand premium fuel. However, the Land Rover counters with significantly more output, boasting 296 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, while the X4 manages with 248 hp. The X4 is also the more compact option at 187.6 inches long, making city parking easier than maneuvering the larger Discovery. For buyers prioritizing fuel economy and a lower initial outlay, the X4's $4,900 saving is compelling, but those prioritizing pure performance and size might lean toward the Discovery despite the higher running costs.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 BMW X4

The BMW X4 wins for commuters due to its superior fuel efficiency, delivering 24 MPG combined versus the Discovery's 21 MPG.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery is likely better for families as its substantially larger physical dimensions suggest more interior and cargo space than the X4's 18.5 cu ft.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Land Rover Discovery

Enthusiasts will prefer the Discovery as it offers 48 more horsepower (296 hp) and 37 more lb-ft of torque (295 lb-ft).

💰 Best Value

2025 BMW X4

The BMW X4 provides better immediate value by costing $4,900 less while still offering standard all-wheel drive capabilities.

Choose the BMW X4 if...

You are highly conscious of fuel costs and want the best efficiency rating (24 MPG combined).
You prefer a lower starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $55,300.
Your driving involves tight city streets, benefiting from the X4's smaller footprint (187.6 inches long).

Choose the Land Rover Discovery if...

Maximum power is a priority, utilizing the Discovery's 296 horsepower output.
You need greater passenger and cargo volume provided by the larger SUV dimensions.
You value the robust setup of traditional four-wheel drive over the X4's all-wheel drive system.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	BMW X4	Land Rover Discovery
Length	187.6"	195.1"
Width	75.5"	-
Height	63.8"	74.3"
Wheelbase	112.8"	115.1"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	BMW	Land Rover
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Brake Drying	✓	—
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Preparation System	✓	✓
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Adaptive Headlights	✓	—
Self-Leveling Headlights	✓	—
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	—	✓
Front Fog Lights	—	✓

Engine

Feature	BMW	Land Rover
Base Engine Displacement	2.0 L	2.0 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	gas
Horsepower	248 hp @ 5200 rpm	296 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque	258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm	295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
Number of Valves	16	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	BMW	Land Rover
Transmission Type	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	all wheel drive	four wheel drive
Center Differential Type	Limited Slip	—
Hill Descent Control	✓	✓
4WD System Type	—	Full Time
Transfer Case Gearing	—	Electronic Single-Speed
Locking Hubs	—	Automatic

Fuel

Feature	BMW	Land Rover
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	21/27 MPG	19/24 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	24 MPG	21 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	361.2/464.4 mi.	452.2/571.2 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	17.2 gal.	23.8 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	BMW	Land Rover
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Cruise Control	✓	—
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	—
Dual Zone Climate Control	✓	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts	✓	✓
Interior Air Filtration	✓	✓
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	✓
Cargo Floor Mats	✓	—
Front View Camera	—	✓
Side View Camera	—	✓
Driver Assisted Parking Assist	—	✓
Wireless Charging Pad	—	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	—	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	—	✓
Steering Wheel Material	—	Simulated Alloy
Heated Steering Wheel	—	✓
Rear Climate Control	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	BMW	Land Rover
Infotainment Display	12.3 in	—
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Stereo Power	205W	400W
Speaker System	12	11
Android Auto (Wired)	✓	—
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	✓	—
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	—
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	12 months	3 months
Meridian Speakers	—	✓
Subwoofer Count	—	1
Android Auto (Wireless)	—	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	—	✓
Auxiliary Audio Input	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	BMW	Land Rover
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass Extended	1st Row Power Glass
Remote Keyless Entry	✓	—
Reverse Tilt Passenger Mirror	✓	—
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓
Keyless Entry	—	✓

Frontseats

Feature	BMW	Land Rover
Front Head Room	39.5 in.	40.0 in.
Front Leg Room	40.7 in.	39.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room	57.5 in.	—
Seat Material: Leatherette	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Sport	✓	—
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	10-way	14-way
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments	2-way	—
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Thigh Extension	✓	✓
Driver Seat Memory Settings	2	3
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	10-way	14-way
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	2-way	—
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Thigh Extension	✓	✓
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Seat Material: Leather	—	✓
Front Seat Type: Bucket	—	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	—	Power
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	—	Power
Passenger Seat Memory Settings	—	3

Rearseats

Feature	BMW	Land Rover
Rear Head Room	37.2 in.	39.0 in.
Rear Leg Room	35.5 in.	37.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	56.0 in.	—
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	—	✓
Manual Folding Third Row Seat	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	BMW	Land Rover
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	—
Wheel Size	19 x 7.5 in	—
Tire Size	✓	N/A
Run Flat Tires	✓	—
Wheel Material	—	Alloy
Wheel Diameter	—	20 in.
Spare Tire Type	—	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	—	Underbody Mounted

Suspension

Feature	BMW	Land Rover
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓

Warranty

Feature	BMW	Land Rover
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	12 yr./ unlimited mi.	6 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	4 yr./ unlimited mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	—

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 BMW X4 and 2025 Land Rover Discovery.

Which vehicle is more expensive to run daily?

The 2025 BMW X4 is more economical for daily running, achieving 24 MPG combined compared to the Land Rover Discovery's 21 MPG combined. However, both require expensive premium unleaded fuel.

Is the horsepower difference between the two significant?

Yes, the Land Rover Discovery has 296 hp compared to the BMW X4's 248 hp, meaning the Discovery has 48 more horsepower for quicker acceleration.

How much more cargo space does the X4 have over the Discovery?

Based on provided specs, the BMW X4 offers 18.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity; since the Discovery's cargo number is not specified, we can only confirm the X4's capacity remains relatively modest for a crossover.

Which car is better suited for urban parking?

The BMW X4 is better suited for urban parking due to its smaller overall dimensions, measuring 187.6 inches in length compared to the Discovery's longer 195.1-inch frame.

What is the total price difference between these two crossovers?

The Land Rover Discovery has an MSRP of $60,200, making it $4,900 more expensive than the BMW X4's starting price of $55,300.

Are the transmissions the same in both models?

Both the 2025 BMW X4 and the 2025 Land Rover Discovery utilize an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission, offering a similar experience when selecting gear modes.