BMW X5 vs Land Rover Discovery (2026)
BMW X5 (₹96.90 Lakh – ₹1.12 Crore) and Land Rover Discovery (₹1.26 Crore – ₹1.39 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The BMW X5 is more affordable — it starts ₹29.10 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Discovery.
- The Land Rover Discovery is the more powerful car, with 345 bhp against null bhp.
Specification Comparison
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BMW X5 in short
The X5 is BMW's large luxury SUV for India, facelifted in 2023 and priced ₹96.90 lakh to ₹1.12 crore across four variants — six-cylinder petrol (40i) and diesel (30d), each in xLine and M Sport trims. Every variant is a 3.0L six with xDrive, and the 645-litre boot leads the class. Local assembly keeps it under the Mercedes-Benz GLE's ₹1.00 crore entry. The GLE and Audi Q7 are its rivals; the Q7 counters with seven seats.
Full X5 prices & variants →Land Rover Discovery in short
The Discovery is Land Rover's dedicated seven-seater, updated for MY26 in October 2025 with a new trim walk: Gemini at ₹1.26 crore, Dynamic HSE at ₹1.30 crore and the new Tempest flagship at ₹1.39 crore, all powered by the 350 PS D350 mild-hybrid diesel. Prices are from Land Rover India's official pan-India list. Unlike the five-seat Range Rover Sport it shares showrooms with, all three rows here are genuinely usable — its rivals are the Mercedes GLS, BMW X7 and Volvo XC90.
Full Discovery prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: X5 or Discovery?
The BMW X5 is more affordable — it starts ₹29.10 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Discovery. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
X5 vs Discovery — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: BMW X5 — not yet tested; Land Rover Discovery — not yet tested.
Should I buy the X5 or the Discovery?
The BMW X5 is more affordable — it starts ₹29.10 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Discovery. The Land Rover Discovery is the more powerful car, with 345 bhp against null bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.