2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. 2020 BMW X5

The 2020 BMW X5 has earned plenty of praise from the Ridgewood region’s drivers, but how does it measure up against the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport? Although the Discovery Sport is almost $20,000 less expensive than the most affordable X5, any driver comparing the Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. BMW X5 will see that it’s more than capable of holding its own.

If you’re looking for superior off-road performance, or you’d like to enjoy luxurious features for less, the Land Rover Discovery Sport should be an easy choice! Take an in-depth look to find out why!

Discovery Sport or BMW X5: Prices and Trims

Whether you choose the Discovery Sport or the BMW X5, you can configure your interior for either five passengers or seven.

However, since the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries a much lower starting price and offers many more trims to choose from, it’s the preferred option for discerning drivers:

Land Rover Discovery Sport Configurations

• Discovery Sport S: $37,800 MSRP
• Discovery Sport S: $41,500 MSRP
• Discovery Sport SE: $44,600 MSRP
• Discovery Sport R-Dynamic S: $43,100 MSRP
• Discovery Sport R-Dynamic SE: $46,150 MSRP
• Discovery Sport R-Dynamic HSE: $52,800 MSRP

BMW X5 Configurations

• BMW X5 sDrive40i: $58,900 MSRP
• BMW X5 xDrive40i: $61,200 MSRP
• BMW X5 xDrive50i: $76,150 MSRP
• BMW X5 M50i: $82,150 MSRP

Discovery Sport or BMW X5: Performance

• If you’re searching for a vehicle that can take you anywhere, it only takes a moment to see where the Discovery Sport wins out. The Land Rover offers four-wheel drive as standard in every trim.
• In the BMW X5, you’ll receive standard rear-wheel drive. Although all-wheel drive is optional, it can’t offer the same level of control that you’ll enjoy with Land Rover 4WD.
• Both models offer Hill Descent Control and Dynamic Stability Control as standard features. However, only the Discovery Sport offers Terrain Response®, which intelligently adapts to changing road conditions.
• True adventurers might need to ford water from time to time. The Discovery Sport can handle a wading depth of up to 23.6 inches, while the BMW X5 can only handle up to 19.68 inches.

Discovery Sport or BMW X5: Standard Features

Comparing the Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. BMW X5 on interior features, you’ll notice more than a few similarities, and a significant number of differences too. However, the bottom line is this: With the Land Rover, you can get many of the same features (and several unique amenities) for much less than you’d pay elsewhere.

Land Rover Discovery Sport Standard Features

• Rear Parking Aid
• Power-fold heated side mirrors
• 60/40 2nd-row seats with slide and recline
• 9-speed automatic transmission

BMW X5 Standard Features

• Rear parking aid
• Power-fold heated side mirrors
• 40/20/40 split-folding rear seats
• 8-speed automatic transmission

Check out the Land Rover Discovery Sport interior to find out what else it has to offer!

Take Your Test Drive at Land Rover Paramus

Although it might have seemed an unlikely matchup at first, it shouldn’t be hard to see why more and more drivers are comparing the Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. BMW X5! After all, the Land Rover gives you more to love for much less than you’d spend on a BMW.

Check out our new Land Rover Discovery Sport inventory and our Land Rover lease offers today. Then simply contact us or stop in to take your turn behind the wheel.