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

Both BMW XM and Land Rover Discovery have decent service networks across India. So post-purchase support is fine for both. Now just compare the actual specs and features and pick the one that matches what you need from a car.

Difference between BMW XM vs Land Rover Discovery

Comparing top models: xDrive vs S 3.0 Diesel. BMW XM's top variant is priced ₹254.45 Lakh higher. Key differences are in Mileage (ARAI), Airbags, Infotainment Screen and Parking Sensors.

Mileage (ARAI)

xDrive

61.9 kmpl

S 3.0 Diesel

12.37

Airbags

xDrive

S 3.0 Diesel

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

Infotainment Screen

xDrive

Yes

S 3.0 Diesel

11.4" Touch-screen Display

Parking Sensors

xDrive

Rear

S 3.0 Diesel

Front & Rear

Key Highlights of BMW XM vs Land Rover Discovery

Specification	BMW XM	Land Rover Discovery
Price (Ex-Showroom)	₹254.55 Lakh	₹Rs. 1.46 Crore
Engine	4395 cc	2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Max Power	643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm	345 bhp @ 4000 rpmn
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Transmission	8-Speed Automatic	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Mileage (ARAI)	61.9 kmpl	12.37 kmpl
Seating Capacity	5 Seater	7 Seats and 3 Rows Seater
Body Type	SUV	SUV

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BMW XM

xDrive ▾

₹254.55 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 XM · xDrive

254.55 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹417,799/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 XM vs Land Rover Discovery EMI

At 8.5% interest over 5 years, BMW XM EMI is ₹417,799 per month and Land Rover Discovery EMI is ₹239,633 per month.

⊞ Engine & Transmission 12 ▲

Engine	4395 cc	2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	8 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder	3.0 litre Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Mileage (ARAI)	61.9 kmpl	12.37
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm	345 bhp @ 4000 rpmn
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	800Nm@1600-5000rpm	700 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS VI 2.0	BS6 Phase 2
Idle Start/Stop	—	Yes
Drivetrain	4WD	AWD
Transmission	8-Speed Automatic	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Regenerative Braking	—	No
Pure Electric Driving Mode	—	No

⊞ Dimensions & Capacity 4 ▲

Length Width Height	5155 mm × 2000 mm × 1745 mm	4956 mm * 2073 mm * 1888 mm
Wheelbase	2651 mm	2923
Seating Capacity	5	7 Seats and 3 Rows
Doors	—	5

⊞ Suspension & Brakes 18 ▲

Front Suspension	Multi-link 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
Tyres	Radial, 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
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	—	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	—	Yes
Hill Hold Control	—	Yes
Hill Descent Control	—	Yes

⊞ Exterior 12 ▲

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

⊞ Safety & Security 14 ▲

NCAP Rating	—	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6	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	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Keyless
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

⊞ Comfort & Interior 22 ▲

Air Conditioner	Yes	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 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Yes	Manual Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start	Yes	Yes
Drive Modes	3	—
Charging Ports	Yes	12V Power Outlet
Electronic Parking Brake	—	Auto Hold
Seat Upholstery	—	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	Yes	Front only
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	—	Flat
Power Windows	—	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	—	Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rain-sensing Wipers	—	Yes
Rear Wiper	—	Yes
Rear Defogger	—	Yes

⊞ Tech & Features 13 ▲

Infotainment Screen	Yes	11.4" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	20 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
Wireless Charger	Yes	Yes
Trip Meter	—	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning	—	Yes
Vehicle Warranty	—	3 Years / 100000 Km

Colours

🎨 Colours ▲

Available Colours

Mineral White Metallic

M-Toronto-Red-Metallic

Cape York Green Metallic

M-Marina-Bay-Blue-Metallic

Individual Dravit Grey Metallic

M Carbon Black Metallic

Black Sapphire Metallic

Fuji White

Yulong White Metallic

Santorini Black Metallic

Namib Orange Metallic

Silicon Silver Metallic

Carpathian Grey Metallic

Byron Blue Metallic

BMW XM comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	BMW XM Rs. 254.55 Lakh Ex-Showroom	Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV Rs. 240.00 Lakh - 265.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric Rs. 310.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz G-Class Rs. 255.00 Lakh - 430.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS Rs. 275.00 Lakh - 410.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	8	Automatic	Automatic	9	9G
Engine	4395 cc	-	-	2925 cc - 2989 cc	3982 cc
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric	Electric	Diesel / Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	643.69 bhp	649 bhp	579 bhp	325.86 bhp - 362 bhp	550 bhp
Mileage	61.9 kmpl	-	-	8.47 - 10 kmpl	10 kmpl
Boot Space	390 Litres	440 Litres	620 Litres	480 Litres	520 Litres
Airbags	6	11	9	9	8