BMW X3 30e xDrive
0/5 (0)
$104,100
Land Rover Velar SE
0/5 (0)
$97,779

Vehicle Overview

Key specifications and features at a glance

X3 30e xDrive
Overview
Velar SE
2024 - Present
Year
2017 - Present
1998
Engine
1997
220
Power
184
Petrol
Fuel
Petrol
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
5
Seating
5

Detailed Specifications

Complete technical specifications comparison

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X3 30e xDrive
Specification
Velar SE
1998
Engine Capacity
1997
B48
Engine Code
AJ20-P4M
Inline
Cylinder Configuration
Inline
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Turbocharged
Aspiration
Turbo
220
Power
184
450
Torque
365
215
Top Speed
217
AWD
Drive Type
AWD
—
Fuel Economy City
9.5
—
Fuel Economy Highway
6.8
1.6
Fuel Economy Combined
7.8
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
255 / 45R20 front, 285 / 40R20 rear
Tyre Size
255 / 50 R20
20
Wheel Size
20
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
Double Wishbone
Five-link
Rear Suspension
Integral Link
Electric power-assisted rack and pinion
Steering Type
Rack and Pinion
7
Number of Airbags
6
2000
Towing Capacity
2400
12.0
Turning Circle
11.94

Dimensions & Weight

Physical specifications and measurements

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X3 30e xDrive
Dimension
Velar SE
50
Fuel Tank Capacity
83
4755
Length
4797
1920
Width
2041
1660
Height
1683
2865
Wheelbase
2874
—
Ground Clearance
214
2140
Kerb Weight
1881
460
Boot Space
748

Features Comparison

Standard and optional equipment comparison

Safety

X3 30e xDrive
Feature
Velar SE
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
Velar SE
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
Velar SE
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
Velar SE
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 Velar SE

Pros

  • +Strong 184 kW turbo petrol
  • +Standard all-wheel drive
  • +Large 748 L boot
  • +2400 kg braked towing
  • +Premium Dynamic SE equipment

Cons

  • −Higher price than S
  • −Premium unleaded required
  • −20-inch tyres cost more
  • −7.8 L/100 km combined use
  • −Large luxury-SUV footprint

Which one should you buy?

Best for Performance: BMW X3 30e xDrive

System power around 220 kW supports a solid performance score.

Best for Value: Land Rover Velar SE

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

Best for Practicality / Space: Land Rover Velar SE

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

Best Overall: Land Rover Velar SE

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

Our Recommendation

Choose Land Rover Velar SE if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Bottom Line: BMW X3 30e xDrive leads on performance, Land Rover Velar SE leads on value and Land Rover Velar SE leads on practicality.

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