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BMW X3 vs. Range Rover Velar
At a Glance: BMW X3 vs. Range Rover Velar
Admit it! You’re torn between the showstopping style and capability of the 2023 BMW X3 and Range Rover Velar. How are you supposed to choose between these two top luxury SUVs for your drives through Canonsburg, Uniontown, or Morgantown?
Our team at Bobby Rahal BMW of South Hills has the answer. Let’s see how these SUVs match up in this head-to-head comparison!
PASSENGERS
5 | 5
X3 vs Velar
MAX HORSEPOWER
503 HP | 395 HP
X3 vs Velar
FRONT HEADROOM
41.1″ | 39.09″
X3 vs Velar
See the Difference for Yourself
Select a category below to learn more about how the BMW X3 compares to the Range Rover Velar.
PERFORMANCE
If it’s power that you desire, these SUVs are poised to deliver. When you buckle up and press the gas pedal, you’ll be amazed by the power thrumming beneath your feet. Both models have multiple engine options, so you can easily find the one that works for you.
The Show Starts on the Streets
The BMW X3 and Range Rover Velar have a similar standard 2.0L engine that kicks out over 240 horsepower. If you need more oomph, both models are available with several engines—and this is where the 2023 BMW X3 shines.
Let’s take a peek at the 3.0L mild-hybrid engines. The BMW M TwinPower Turbo engine of the X3 generates 382 horsepower while the P340 motor of the Velar tops out at 335 horsepower.
How Fast Can You Accelerate?
Both of these models are also available with a third engine. The 3.0L BMW M TwinPower Turbo engine of the X3 M produces 503 horsepower when properly equipped while the 3.0L P400 engine of the Velar maxes out at 395 horsepower.
All that power makes the BMW X3 a more exhilarating ride, so hold on tight. It can sprint from 0 to 60 MPH in just 3.9 seconds. It takes the most powerful configuration of the Range Rover Velar 5.2 seconds to reach the same speed.
INTERIOR
Luxury is at the core of everything that these brands do. That’s why both of the models provide a comforting experience for you and all your friends with seating for five in available supple leather upholstery.
Luxury Continues Inside
You can also enjoy Multi-zone Climate Control in both vehicles, which will help keep everyone cozy.
You’ll find more room to stretch out in the BMW X3, though, since it boasts 41.1 inches of headroom up front and another 39.1 inches in the back. The Velar comes with 39.09 inches up front and 38.9 inches in the rear.
Interior Technology
Both models can keep you seamlessly connected to the world around you with their innovative infotainment systems. They come standard with Apple CarPlayâ„¢ and Android Autoâ„¢, so you can keep up with your favorite apps and music.
Plus, when your favorite song comes on, you can crank up the volume on their available surround sound systems.
SAFETY
Safety is an important part of your drive. Manufacturers like BMW and Range Rover have long pioneered the latest automotive safety features, which is why both the 2023 X3 and Velar are so closely matched.
Smart Safety Systems Bring Us to the Finish Line
Both the 2023 X3 and Velar have a lot to offer you and your passengers when it comes to safety. Both come standard with safety features, like:
- Active Blind Spot Detection
- Lane Departure Warning
- Speed Limit Info
However, the Active Protection System is one safety feature you’ll get only with the BMW X3. This standard system can detect imminent collisions and prepare the vehicle for impact by automatically tightening the safety belts, closing the windows, and activating post-crash braking.
Parking Made Easy
What’s that? You need an SUV that can park itself? In that case, you’ll most certainly need the BMW X3 M trim. It can be equipped with available Parking Assistant Plus, which automatically steers your vehicle into any suitable perpendicular or parallel parking spot.
The Range Rover Velar doesn’t offer a similar system.
Test Drive the Winner!
The competition was close. In the end, however, it’s the 2023 BMW X3 that takes the crown with superior safety systems and optimal power.
When you’re ready to experience the X3 out on the streets of Canonsburg, Uniontown, or Morgantown, schedule a test drive at Bobby Rahal BMW of South Hills!
All of the tools you need to move forward with experiencing a new 2023 X3 for yourself are conveniently available right here online.
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