BMW X3 vs Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

The BMW X3 starts from $86,100 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque opens at $83,600. That makes the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque the more affordable entry point by $2,500.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $94,710 and $91,960 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BMW X3 by roughly $1,140 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The BMW X3 features a 14.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque gets a 11.4-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BMW X3 stands out with Bowers & Wilkins audio that you will not find on the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate, Meridian audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BMW X3 gets merino leather upholstery while the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque offers grained leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the BMW X3 and 2-zone in the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.

The BMW X3 uses a Petrol producing 140kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque responds with a 2.0L Ingenium 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol making 184kW and 365Nm, paired to a 9-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.6 seconds.

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has the clear power advantage at 184kW vs 140kW. In the real-world sprint, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is 0.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BMW X3 measures 4,755mm long on a 2,865mm wheelbase, 384mm longer than the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque at 4,371mm (2,681mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW X3 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 570L in the BMW X3 and 472L in the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, giving the BMW X3 a 98L advantage.

For towing, the BMW X3 leads with a 2,400kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 400kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,138/year for the BMW X3 and $2,366/year for the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the BMW X3.

Estimated annual total: $2,138 (BMW X3) vs $2,366 (Land Rover Range Rover Evoque). The BMW X3 saves you roughly $228 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (BMW X3) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Range Rover Evoque). Both match on warranty length.