BMW X3 vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar (2026)
BMW X3 (₹76.20 Lakh – ₹78.20 Lakh) and Land Rover Range Rover Velar (₹81.00 Lakh – ₹87.50 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The BMW X3 is more affordable — it starts ₹4.80 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
- The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is the more powerful car, with 247 bhp against null bhp.
Specification Comparison
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BMW X3 in short
The new-generation X3 launched in India in January 2025, and per BMW India's own pricing the 30 xDrive M Sport Pro petrol costs ₹76.20 lakh while the xDrive20d diesel costs ₹78.20 lakh — unusually, the diesel is the pricier car. Both are locally assembled with xDrive all-wheel drive standard. A cheaper xDrive20 petrol (around ₹69.90 lakh) exists but our sources conflict on its exact price, so it is held from the table. Rivals are the Mercedes-Benz GLC and Audi Q5.
Full X3 prices & variants →Land Rover Range Rover Velar in short
The Velar is the design-led middle child of the Range Rover family, sold in India in its 2023-facelift form from ₹81.00 lakh for the Dynamic SE to ₹87.50 lakh for the Autobiography, the latter with petrol and diesel identically priced. Engines are a 250 PS 2.0L turbo-petrol (P250) and a 204 PS 2.0L diesel (D200). Prices are from Land Rover India's official pan-India list. It fights the Mercedes GLC, BMW X3 and its own corporate cousin, the Jaguar F-Pace.
Full Range Rover Velar prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: X3 or Range Rover Velar?
The BMW X3 is more affordable — it starts ₹4.80 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
X3 vs Range Rover Velar — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: BMW X3 — not yet tested; Land Rover Range Rover Velar — not yet tested.
Should I buy the X3 or the Range Rover Velar?
The BMW X3 is more affordable — it starts ₹4.80 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is the more powerful car, with 247 bhp against null bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.