BMW X3
BMW X3
30 xDrive
SAR 264,500
Land Rover Defender
Land Rover Defender
90 S P300
SAR 275,770
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BMW X3 vs Land Rover Defender Comparison

Overview: BMW X3 vs Defender

Brand BMW Land Rover
SRP* SAR 264,500 BMW X3 Price SAR 275,770 Defender Price
Variant BMW X3 30 xDrive Defender 90 S P300
User Rating 5 BMW X3 reviews Tell us your vehicle story Write a Review
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Cars in Saudi Arabia Petrol Petrol Cars in Saudi Arabia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type SUV SUV Cars in Saudi Arabia SUV SUV Cars in Saudi Arabia

Key Features

Central Locking Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Engine Displacement 1998 cc -
Lane Change Indicator Yes Yes
Parking Sensors Rear Rear
Top Speed 210 Km/h -
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

5/5
4 reviews
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User Review Comparison
  • Smooth, Stylish, and Tech-Savvy

    BMW X3 has been my companion for a while now, and it’s really smooth and quiet on both city and desert roads. The seating arrangement is very comfortable, with good support for long drives. With adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist help a lot in traffic and make my drive hassle free. The all-wheel drive gives me confidence on sandy or rough roads. Sometimes the engine gets a bit loud when I push it other than that it’s a stylish and practical SUV that fits well with life in KSA. The strong build quality and safety features make it a great choice for families and professionals alike.

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    Firas Jul 26, 2025
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Engine & Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Emission Yes Yes
Engine 2.0L --
Fuel Supply System -- Yes

Performance

Engine Displacement 1998 cc --
Fuel Type Petrol --
Top Speed 210 Km/h --
Acceleration 8.5s --

Dimensions & Capacity

No Of Doors 5 --

Suspension, Steering , Brakes & Tyres

Steering Type Electric Electric
Front Suspension Double-joint spring strut axle --
Rear Suspension Five-link Axle --
Tyre Type Radial Tubeless Radial Tubeless
Front Brake Type Ventilated Disc Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type Disc Disc
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Safety & Security

Central Locking Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes --
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes Yes
Parking Sensors Rear Rear Rear Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes --
Cruise Control Yes --
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes --
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes
Fire Extinguisher Yes Yes
First Aid Kit Yes Yes
Lane Tracing Assist Yes --
Electric Parking Brake Yes --
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes Yes
Parking Assist Yes Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes --
Lane Departure Warning System Yes --
Lane Change Indicator Yes Yes
Ebd -- Yes
Rear Camera -- Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control Yes --
Air Quality Control Yes Yes
Heater Yes Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes --
Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Heated Seats - Front Yes --
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Yes
Power Steering Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Foldable Rear Seat Yes Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes Yes
Vanity Mirror Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes --
Centre Console Armrest Yes Yes
Usb charger Yes Yes
Remote key Yes Yes
Glove Box Cooling -- Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat -- Yes
Cup Holders-Rear -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
CD Player Yes --
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
Apple Carplay Yes Yes
Android Auto Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio -- Yes
Portable Charging Cable -- Yes
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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes --
Rear Window Wiper Yes --
Rear Spoiler Yes --
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes --
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED
Tail Lamp Type LED LED LED LED
Shark fin antenna Yes --
LED DRL Yes --
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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Leather Seats Yes --
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Spare Wheel Yes Yes

Interior

Digital Clock Yes Yes

Land Rover Defender vs Rivals

BMW X3 vs Land Rover Defender FAQs

Which Car offers better value: BMW X3 or Land Rover Defender?

When comparing prices—X3 at SAR 264,500 and Defender at SAR 275,770—the X3 turns out to be the budget-friendly option in this Car lineup.

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Is BMW X3 safer than Land Rover Defender?

X3 safety features: Central Locking, Passenger Airbag, Power Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Rear Seat Belts, Seat Belt Warning, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Cruise Control, Door Ajar Warning, Traction Control, Engine Immobilizer, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Lane Tracing Assist, Electric Parking Brake, Speed Sensing Door Locks, Parking Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning System and Lane Change Indicator

Defender safety features: Central Locking, Passenger Airbag, Power Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Anti-Lock Braking System, Ebd, Rear Seat Belts, Seat Belt Warning, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Rear Camera, Door Ajar Warning, Engine Immobilizer, Lane Change Indicator, Parking Assist, Speed Sensing Door Locks, Fire Extinguisher and First Aid Kit

The BMW X3 has higher number of sefety features than Defender, hence BMW X3 is more safer than Land Rover Defender.

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Which Car offers better comfort features: X3 or Defender?

Below is the list of comfort features from both cars.
X3: Air Conditioner, Power Windows Front, Automatic Climate Control, Air Quality Control, Heater, Engine Start/Stop Button, Adjustable Seats, Heated Seats - Front, Automatic Headlamps, Accessory Power Outlet, Power Steering, Multi-function Steering Wheel, Foldable Rear Seat, Low Fuel Warning Light, Rear Seat Headrest, Cup Holders-Front, Bottle Holder, Vanity Mirror, Keyless Entry, Centre Console Armrest, Usb charger and Remote key

Defender: Air Conditioner, Power Windows Front, Air Quality Control, Heater, Glove Box Cooling, Adjustable Seats, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Automatic Headlamps, Accessory Power Outlet, Power Steering, Multi-function Steering Wheel, Foldable Rear Seat, Low Fuel Warning Light, Rear Seat Headrest, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Bottle Holder, Vanity Mirror, Remote key, Usb charger and Centre Console Armrest

The BMW X3 has higher number of comfort features than Defender, hence BMW X3 is more comfortable than Land Rover Defender.

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