BMW X3 30e xDrive
0/5 (0)
$104,100
Land Rover Defender S
0/5 (0)
$96,255

Vehicle Overview

Key specifications and features at a glance

X3 30e xDrive
Overview
Defender S
2024 - Present
Year
2020 - Present
1998
Engine
2996
220
Power
294
Petrol
Fuel
Petrol
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
5
Seating
5

Detailed Specifications

Complete technical specifications comparison

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X3 30e xDrive
Specification
Defender S
1998
Engine Capacity
2996
B48
Engine Code
AJ20-P6H
Inline
Cylinder Configuration
Inline
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Turbocharged
Aspiration
Turbo
220
Power
294
450
Torque
550
215
Top Speed
191
AWD
Drive Type
4WD
—
Fuel Economy City
12.2
—
Fuel Economy Highway
8.1
1.6
Fuel Economy Combined
9.6
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
255 / 45R20 front, 285 / 40R20 rear
Tyre Size
255 / 65 R19
20
Wheel Size
19
5
Number of Doors
5
5
Seating Capacity
5
Ventilated disc
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Double-joint spring strut
Front Suspension
Electronic Air Suspension
Five-link
Rear Suspension
Electronic Air Suspension
Electric power-assisted rack and pinion
Steering Type
Rack and Pinion
7
Number of Airbags
6
2000
Towing Capacity
3500
12.0
Turning Circle
12.84

Dimensions & Weight

Physical specifications and measurements

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X3 30e xDrive
Dimension
Defender S
50
Fuel Tank Capacity
90
4755
Length
5035
1920
Width
1996
1660
Height
1970
2865
Wheelbase
3022
—
Ground Clearance
222
2140
Kerb Weight
2326
460
Boot Space
1075

Features Comparison

Standard and optional equipment comparison

Safety

X3 30e xDrive
Feature
Defender S
Adaptive Cruise Control
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Traffic Sign Recognition
Driver Attention Monitor
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
360 Camera
Reverse Camera
Hill Start Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Rear Occupant Alert

Comfort

X3 30e xDrive
Feature
Defender S
Keyless Entry
NFC Keyless Entry
Push Button Start
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Power Tailgate
Remote Start
Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Memory Seats
Auto Dimming Mirror
Rain Sensing Wipers
Adaptive Headlights

Interior Exterior

X3 30e xDrive
Feature
Defender S
Leather Seats
Fabric Seats
Ambient Lighting
Sunroof
Panoramic Roof
LED Headlights
Matrix LED Headlights
Daytime Running Lights
Alloy Wheels
Roof Rails
Rear Privacy Glass
Power Folding Mirrors

Technology

X3 30e xDrive
Feature
Defender S
Touchscreen Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Phone Charging
Built-in Navigation
Premium Audio System
Head-Up Display
USB-C Ports
Bluetooth Connectivity
Voice Control
Connected Car App

Pros & Cons

Strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle

BMW X3 30e xDrive

Pros

  • +Up to 91 km electric range
  • +Strong 220 kW system output
  • +Low official combined consumption
  • +Standard all-wheel drive
  • +Useful 2000 kg towing capacity

Cons

  • −Smaller 460 litre boot
  • −Heaviest X3 variant
  • −Needs regular charging
  • −Higher price than 20 xDrive
  • −No DC fast charging

Land Rover Defender S

Pros

  • +Powerful 294 kW petrol six
  • +Full-time dual-range four-wheel drive
  • +3500 kg braked towing
  • +Electronic air suspension
  • +Five-star ANCAP safety

Cons

  • −Petrol S is no longer current
  • −High 12.2 L/100 km city use
  • −Premium unleaded required
  • −Large 12.84 m turning circle
  • −Heavy 2326 kg kerb weight

Which one should you buy?

Best for Performance: Land Rover Defender S

System power around 294 kW supports a solid performance score.

Best for Value: Land Rover Defender S

Boot space relative to list price contributes positively to the value score.

Best for Practicality / Space: Land Rover Defender S

Boot and practicality-related dimensions score well for everyday use.

Best Overall: Land Rover Defender S

Across performance, value, efficiency, and practicality, this variant shows a balanced overall profile.

Our Recommendation

Choose Land Rover Defender S if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Bottom Line: Land Rover Defender S leads on performance, Land Rover Defender S leads on value and Land Rover Defender S leads on practicality.

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