BMW iX1 VS Land Rover Discovery Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage

Neither BMW iX1 nor Land Rover Discovery will disappoint you as a daily driver in India. The question is long-term value. Factor in mileage over five years, resale value and service cost – start with the specs here first.

Difference between BMW iX1 vs Land Rover Discovery

Comparing top models: LWB vs S 3.0 Diesel. BMW iX1's top variant is priced ₹51.30 Lakh higher. Key differences are in Max Power, Airbags, Infotainment Screen and Smart Connectivity.

Max Power

LWB

204bhp

S 3.0 Diesel

345 bhp @ 4000 rpmn

Airbags

LWB

S 3.0 Diesel

8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)

Infotainment Screen

LWB

Yes

S 3.0 Diesel

11.4" Touch-screen Display

Smart Connectivity

LWB

Android Auto & Apple CarPlay

S 3.0 Diesel

Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)

Key Highlights of BMW iX1 vs Land Rover Discovery

Specification	BMW iX1	Land Rover Discovery
Price (Ex-Showroom)	₹51.40 Lakh	₹Rs. 1.46 Crore
Engine		2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Max Power	204bhp	345 bhp @ 4000 rpmn
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Transmission	Single Speed Automatic	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Mileage (ARAI)		12.37 kmpl
Seating Capacity	5 Seater	7 Seats and 3 Rows Seater
Body Type	SUV	SUV

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BMW iX1

LWB ▾

₹51.40 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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Land Rover Discovery

S 3.0 Diesel ▾

₹Rs. 1.46 Crore

Ex-Showroom Price

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BMW iX1 · LWB

51.40 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹84,364/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

Loan Offers

Land Rover Discovery · S 3.0 Diesel

Rs. 1.46 Crore

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹239,633/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

Loan Offers

BMW iX1 vs Land Rover Discovery EMI

For a family loan budget: BMW iX1 EMI will be ₹84,364 per month and Land Rover Discovery EMI will be ₹239,633 per month.

⊞ Engine & Transmission 12 ▲

Engine	—	2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	—	3.0 litre Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Mileage (ARAI)	—	12.37
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	204bhp	345 bhp @ 4000 rpmn
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	250Nm	700 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Emission Standard	ZEV	BS6 Phase 2
Idle Start/Stop	—	Yes
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Transmission	Single Speed Automatic	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Regenerative Braking	Yes	No
Pure Electric Driving Mode	—	No

⊞ Dimensions & Capacity 4 ▲

Length Width Height	4616 mm × 1845 mm × 1612 mm	4956 mm * 2073 mm * 1888 mm
Wheelbase	2800 mm	2923
Seating Capacity	5	7 Seats and 3 Rows
Doors	—	5

⊞ Suspension & Brakes 19 ▲

Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	Fully Independent, Double Wishbones with Coil Springs
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Fully Independent, Multi-link with Coil Springs
Steering	Electric	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Additional Steering Features	Tilt & Telescopic	—
Tyres	225/55 R18 Tubeless	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Front Tyres	—	255 / 55 R20
Rear Tyres	—	255 / 55 R20
Wheels	—	Alloy Wheels
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	—
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	—
Spare Wheel & Tyre	—	Alloy
Minimum Turning Radius	—	6.2
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	—	Yes

⊞ Exterior 12 ▲

Spoiler	Yes	—
Roof Rails	Yes	Optional
Body-coloured Bumpers	—	Yes
Rub-strips	—	No
Body Kit	—	No
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe	—	Yes
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin Antenna
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	LED
Fog Lights	—	LED - Front & Halogen - Rear

⊞ Safety & Security 15 ▲

ADAS	Forward Collision Warning, Speed Assist System, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Departure Prevention Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive High Beam Assist	—
NCAP Rating	—	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	8	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning	—	No
Lane Departure Warning	—	No
Blind Spot Detection	—	No
High-beam Assist	—	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Optional
Overspeed Warning	—	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	—	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	—	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	No	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Keyless
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

⊞ Comfort & Interior 22 ▲

Air Conditioner	Yes (with Rear Vents)	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents On Roof and Pillars)
Air Purifier	—	Optional
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Assist	360° Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	—	Manual Tilt & Telescopic
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)	With Guidedlines	—
Keyless Start/ Button Start	Yes	Yes
Charging Ports	Yes	12V Power Outlet
Electronic Parking Brake	—	Auto Hold
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	Yes	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, shoulder support: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	—	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, shoulder support: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	—	Front only
Split Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	—	Flat
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Powered & Folding	Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rain-sensing Wipers	Yes	Yes
Rear Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Defogger	Yes	Yes

⊞ Tech & Features 13 ▲

Infotainment Screen	Yes	11.4" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	12 Front & Rear	6+ Speakers
AM/FM Radio	—	Yes
Steering-mounted controls	—	Yes
USB Compatibility	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility	Yes	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
Voice Command	—	Yes
GPS Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Wireless Charger	Yes	Yes
Trip Meter	—	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning	—	Yes
Vehicle Warranty	—	3 Years / 100000 Km

Colours

🎨 Colours ▲

Available Colours

Skyscraper Grey Metallic

Mineral White Metallic

Carbon Black Metallic

Portimao Blue Metallic

Sparkling Copper Grey Metallic

Fuji White

Yulong White Metallic

Santorini Black Metallic

Namib Orange Metallic

Silicon Silver Metallic

Carpathian Grey Metallic

Byron Blue Metallic

BMW iX1 comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	BMW iX1 Rs. 51.40 Lakh Ex-Showroom	BMW X1 LWB Rs. 49.90 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz GLA Rs. 51.80 Lakh - 55.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Nissan X-Trail Rs. 48.20 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Honda ZR-V Rs. 47.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Skoda Kodiaq Rs. 36.99 Lakh - 46.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	Single Speed Automatic	7	7 / 8	CVT Automatic	CVT Automatic	7
Engine	-	1499 cc	1332 cc - 1950 cc	1498 cc	1993 cc	1984 cc
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol	Petrol / Diesel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	204 bhp	154.21 bhp	160.92 bhp - 187.74 bhp	161 bhp	181 bhp	201 bhp
Mileage	-	15.5 kmpl	17.4 - 18.9 kmpl	13.7 kmpl	22.8 kmpl	14.86 kmpl
Boot Space	-	540 Litres	425 Litres	177 Litres	380 Litres	281 Litres
Airbags	8	8	7	7	8	9