Power & Precision

The Evoque and the BMW X3 each equip a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine that generates approximately 250 horsepower, an impressive amount for a subcompact crossover. The Range Rover then pairs its engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission, and the BMW comes mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. While one extra gear might sound minor, it can provide multiple benefits, such as:

• Optimized gear ratios for better acceleration, performance, and responsiveness
• Lower RPMs for improved fuel efficiency and less engine wear
• Smoother shifting for a more refined driving experience

Both models come standard with All Wheel Drive to distribute power to all four wheels, reducing wheel spin and offering improved traction and stability, which is especially helpful when dealing with less-than-ideal road or weather conditions.

Rugged Resilience

Because you have a desire for adventure and want to explore without limits, your travels sometimes extend beyond the pavement, which may be easier in the Range Rover Evoque than the BMW X3. Although the BMW X3 has an Adaptive Mode, only the Range Rover comes with Terrain Response 2 that monitors and auto-selects the appropriate setting based on current conditions.

Its All Terrain Progress Control serves as a low-speed cruise control to tackle dirt roads as well as slippery surfaces like wet grass or rain-, snow- or ice-covered roads. On the other hand, the BMW X3 is not equipped to adapt to off-road terrain. The Range Rover Evoque offers greater confidence on dirt roads, mountain trails, sandy beaches, and other uneven topography.

Expressive Exterior

The coupe-like silhouette of the Range Rover Evoque adds to its sleek appearance with a fast roofline, unbroken waistline, and refined details like flush door handles. Its confident stance leads with a bold 3-dimensional front grille and ends with animated “super red” LED taillights. Despite its signature kidney-shaped grille, the BMW X3 offers a more traditional and utilitarian design overall, indicative of other SUVs.

Shadow Atlas styling on the Evoque brings unique dark accents to the hood lettering, grille, door surround, tailgate, rear fender, and more that add to its modern aesthetic. These characteristics further distinguish the Range Rover Evoque from the BMW X3’s aluminum or body-colored exterior aspects. To top it off—literally—only the Range Rover has an available contrast roof in Black or Corinthian Bronze.

Impressive Interior

Both models strive to offer a sophisticated yet practical cabin, a mobile haven that welcomes you. As such, they provide many similar amenities to secure your comfort, including power-adjustable front seats with heating, 2-zone Climate Control, and configurable ambient cabin lighting. Still, the Range Rover Evoque goes a few extra steps to put you and your passengers firmly in the lap of luxury with standard:

• Grained leather seating
• Heated steering wheel
• Panoramic roof

Although the BMW X3 makes leather available, it comes standard with Veganza, a synthetic. Similarly, a panoramic roof is only an optional feature with the X3. To ensure you and your passengers only breathe clean air, the Range Rover Evoque includes Cabin Air Purification Plus; no similar filtration system is offered with the BMW.

Connectivity & Convenience

Inside each vehicle, you’ll find a sizable touchscreen that serves as your entertainment hub and connection interface. Through this display, you’ll access your apps, maps, contacts, music, and more with similarly equipped:

• Wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™
• Voice control
• Wireless device charging
• SiriusXM™
• 12.3-inch Interactive Driver Display

Their respective infotainment systems—the award-winning Pivi Pro in the Range Rover Evoque and iDrive in the BMW X3—each feature an artificial intelligence component to enhance the user experience and includes self-learning navigation.

You’ll find high-quality sound systems in either model, too. The BMW X3 includes the optional Harman Kardon® Surround Sound Audio System that includes a multi-channel system. However, the Meridian™ Surround Sound System in the Evoque is an award-winning system build on the principles of psychoacoustics, or how the brain perceives sound. While the audio is crisp in the BMW, it may not be as true to life as it is in the Range Rover.

Safe & Secure

Of course, no on-board technologies are more vital than those that help protect you and your most precious cargo. Range Rover and BMW take your safety as seriously as you do, which is why they include many advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) in the Evoque and the X3. Among their similar standard safety features are:

• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Lane Keep Assist
• Blind Spot Assist/Rear Traffic Monitor
• Front and Rear Parking Aid
• Emergency Braking

Once again, the Range Rover Evoque includes more standard features to add an extra layer of protection and increase your peace of mind mile after mile, including a 360-degree camera and Driver Condition Monitor, which are only available options with the X3. The Driver Condition Monitor tracks your driving patterns, and if it senses that you’re tired or distracted, it will recommend that you take a break from driving.