2025 BMW X5 PHEV vs. 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport Review

Picture of the 2025 BMW X5 PHEV

2025 BMW
X5 PHEV

MSRP*: $73,800
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2024 Land Rover
Discovery Sport

MSRP*: $48,900 to $53,100
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MPG - City Info not available 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 71.2 ft3 60.0 ft3
Engine
  • 483-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 246-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 483 hp 246 hp
Towing Capacity 5,952 lbs 4,409 lbs
Exterior Length 194.3 in 181.0 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 75.0 in
Leg Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Head Room Front 40.7 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.7 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The BMW X5 PHEV offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Land Rover Discovery Sport, with comparable head- and legroom. The BMW X5 PHEV offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The BMW X5 PHEV will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the BMW X5 PHEV is much wider than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the BMW X5 PHEV, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Handling
The BMW X5 PHEV has a larger turning radius than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the BMW X5 PHEV is clearly the choice over the Land Rover Discovery Sport for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the BMW X5 PHEV greatly out-muscles the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Powertrain
The BMW X5 PHEV has much lower torque than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The BMW X5 PHEV has less seating than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, making the Land Rover Discovery Sport the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The BMW X5 PHEV has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.