Car comparison

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021 M40ivsLand Rover Defender 110 (L663) 3.0 P400

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021

M40i

382 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2021-2024
VS

Land Rover Defender 110 (L663)

3.0 P400

400 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2019-2024

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Land Rover Defender 110 (L663) 3.0 P400

  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Largest trunk
    1,075 L
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,992 kg
    4,392 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40iLand RoverDefender 110 (L663)3.0 P400
Power
382hp285kW
400hp298kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,992kg4,392lb
2,286kg5,040lb
Gross weight
2,520kg5,556lb
3,165kg6,978lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
208 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
56.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
90.6s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
24.9s
Calculated
56.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
637km396mi
Calculated
909km565mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,723mm186in
5,018mm198in
Width
1,897mm75in
1,996mm79in
Height
1,676mm66in
1,967mm77in
Wheelbase
2,864mm113in
3,022mm119in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,704mm67in
Rear track
1,626mm64in
1,700mm67in
Ground clearance
204mm8in
291mm11in
Trunk volume
550L
1,075L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
2,380L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40iLand Rover Defender 110 (L663) 3.0 P400PowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i: Power / Torque
  • Land Rover Defender 110 (L663) 3.0 P400: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i5,800-6,500 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)3.0 P4005,500 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40iLand RoverDefender 110 (L663)3.0 P400
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.9 s
56.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
208 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
382 hp
285 kW
Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)3.0 P400
400 hp
298 kW

Land Rover Defender 110 (L663) 3.0 P400 has 18 hp more than BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i and Land Rover Defender 110 (L663) 3.0 P400: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)3.0 P400
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
1,992 kg
4,392 lb
Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)3.0 P400
2,286 kg
5,040 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)3.0 P400
208 km/h
129 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i4.5 s
Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)3.0 P4006.1 s

Although Land Rover Defender 110 (L663) 3.0 P400 has more power, BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i and Land Rover Defender 110 (L663) 3.0 P400: 1.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)3.0 P400
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)3.0 P400
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
637 km
396 mi
Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)3.0 P400
909 km
565 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
382 hp
285 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)3.0 P400
400 hp
298 kW
6.1 s
208 km/h
129 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
Power
382 hp
285 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,723 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)3.0 P400
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,075 L
38.0 cu ft
Length
5,018 mm
197.6 in
Height
1,967 mm
77.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
Power
382 hp
285 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)3.0 P400
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
4.5 s
Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)3.0 P400
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
6.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)3.0 P400
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40iLand RoverDefender 110 (L663)3.0 P400
Power
382 hp
285 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,992 kg
4,392 lb
2,286 kg
5,040 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,723 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,075 L
38.0 cu ft
Length
5,018 mm
197.6 in
Height
1,967 mm
77.4 in
Range score
637 km
396 mi
909 km
565 mi
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
1,075 L
38.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40iLand Rover Defender 110 (L663) 3.0 P400
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i

  • Is 294 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Land Rover Defender 110 (L663) 3.0 P400

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 272 km (169 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 525 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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