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BMW X5 petrol vs Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Prado in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 19, 2026

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At a glance
BMW X5 petrolToyota Land Cruiser 250 Prado
Ex-showroom priceRs 3.5 crore – Rs 5.8 croreRs 3.22 crore – Rs 3.79 crore
Fuelpetroldiesel
Variants on sale74
DistributorLaxmi Premium Motors Pvt. Ltd.United Traders Syndicate Pvt. Ltd.
Variant-wise prices (July 19, 2026)

BMW X5 petrol

xDrive30d Sportरु 3,49,96,000
xDrive30d xLineरु 3,79,96,000
xDrive50eरु 4,16,00,000
xDrive40i M Sportरु 3,99,96,000
xDrive45eरु 4,15,96,000
X5 xDrive40i M Sportरु 3,79,96,000
xDrive50e M Sportरु 5,80,00,000

Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Prado

All-Rounderरु 3,32,00,000
Luxury (VX/Luxury)रु 3,70,00,000
Land Cruiser 250 Prado ARरु 3,22,00,000
Land Cruiser 250 Prado LUXरु 3,79,00,000
Specifications — X5 petrol xDrive30d Sport vs Land Cruiser 250 Prado All-Rounder
CategoryBMW X5 petrolToyota Land Cruiser 250 Prado
Battery & Range
  • Not applicable: diesel variant, not EV (nepalautomart.com).
  • Not applicable – diesel ICE, not an EV (LC 250 Nepal brochure PDF).
Motor Power & Drivetrain
  • Diesel X5 variant in Nepal; exact output not disclosed in Nepal source (nepalautomart.com).
  • 2.8L 4-cyl turbo-diesel 1GD-FTV engine, 2755 cc (LC 250 Nepal brochure PDF).
  • Max power about 204 PS / 201 hp (Nepal auto coverage, global-spec diesel).(4)(9)
  • Max torque around 500 Nm (global-spec 1GD-FTV, applied to Nepal diesel).
  • 8-speed automatic transmission (LC 250 Nepal brochure PDF).
  • Full-time 4WD with center differential (LC 250 Nepal brochure PDF).
  • Multiple drive and off-road modes incl. Multi-Terrain Select (LC 250 Nepal brochure PDF).
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance
  • Wheelbase/ground clearance not disclosed officially in Nepal (As of: 2026-07-18).
  • Wheelbase approx. 2850 mm (global-spec LC 250, applied to Nepal).
  • Ground clearance about 221 mm (Nepali video review quoting LC 250 Nepal).
  • Front independent double wishbone, rear trailing-link axle suspension (LC 250 Nepal brochure PDF).
Dimensions
  • Not disclosed officially in Nepal (As of: 2026-07-18).
  • Length about 4920 mm (global-spec LC 250, applied to Nepal).
  • Width about 1980 mm (global-spec LC 250, applied to Nepal).
  • Height about 1870 mm (global-spec LC 250, applied to Nepal).
  • 7-seater, three-row SUV layout (TechLekh Nepal LC 250 launch article).
Cargo
  • Not disclosed officially in Nepal (As of: 2026-07-18).
  • Boot space quoted around 182 L with all three rows up (Nepali video review).
  • Rear seats split-fold to expand cargo area (LC 250 Nepal brochure PDF).
Comfort & Interior
  • X5 entry trim in Nepal; Sport designation (shivajyotiauto.com.np).
  • 7-seat configuration with fabric/leatherette-type upholstery (TechLekh & LC 250 brochure, base trim).(1)
  • Manual or simpler auto AC, no dual-zone climate in All-Rounder (meroauto.com & LC 250 coverage).
  • Driver seat manually adjustable; fewer power adjustments vs Luxury (meroauto.com).
  • No sunroof in All-Rounder variant (meroauto.com, TechLekh comparison).(4)
  • Second and third-row fold-flat seating for versatility (LC 250 Nepal brochure PDF).
Infotainment & Convenience
  • Not disclosed officially in Nepal (As of: 2026-07-18).
  • Smaller central touchscreen vs Luxury, basic infotainment setup (meroauto.com variant comparison).
  • Approx. 7-inch TFT instrument cluster in All-Rounder (NepalAutoTrader summary table).
  • 6-speaker audio system in All-Rounder (NepalAutoTrader Nepal launch article).
  • Keyless entry with wireless entry mentioned for LC 250 (meroauto.com).
  • Rear-view camera standard (NepalAutoTrader feature list, All-Rounder).
Safety
  • Not disclosed officially in Nepal (As of: 2026-07-18).
  • At least 2 airbags on All-Rounder (NepalAutoTrader variant table).
  • ABS with EBD and Brake Assist (LC 250 Nepal brochure PDF).
  • Vehicle Stability Control and Traction Control (LC 250 Nepal brochure PDF).
  • Hill-start and downhill assist control (LC 250 Nepal brochure PDF).
  • Toyota Safety Sense ADAS suite availability indicated (LC 250 Nepal brochure PDF).
Design & Exterior
  • Sport trim styling (shivajyotiauto.com.np).
  • Boxy retro-modern SUV styling specific to LC 250 series (LC 250 Nepal brochure PDF).
  • 18-inch alloy wheels on All-Rounder (NepalAutoTrader variant comparison).
  • LED headlamps and LED rear combination lamps (LC 250 Nepal brochure PDF).
  • Available colours include Avant-garde Bronze, Platinum White Pearl, Attitude Black (OnlineKhabar Nepal).
  • All-Rounder misses sunroof, giving cleaner roofline (meroauto.com).
Sales & Imports
  • Nepal price listed at Rs 3,49,96,000; one of six Nepal X5 variants (nepalautomart.com).
  • Officially launched in Nepal as 2024 LC 250 Prado (TechLekh launch coverage).
  • Imported as CBU diesel SUV by United Traders Syndicate (LC 250 brochure & Nepal media).(1)
  • Price officially Rs 3,32,00,000 for All-Rounder (TechLekh & OnlineKhabar price table).(7)
  • Two-variant Nepal lineup: All-Rounder and Luxury (TechLekh and EV-Nepal listing).(5)
Value for Money Verdict
  • Cheapest X5 in Nepal; best entry point if you want the badge and diesel torque (inference).
  • All-Rounder positioned as more affordable off-road-focused LC 250 option (TechLekh analysis).
  • Still a very high-priced SUV, targeting niche premium buyers (EV-Nepal & auto portals).(5)
  • Better value if sunroof and premium audio not essential (NepalAutoTrader perspective).
Pros
  • Lowest Nepal on-road price among listed X5 variants (nepalautomart.com).
  • Diesel efficiency is usually favored for long-distance use (inference).
  • Legendary Land Cruiser durability and off-road capability (LC 250 brochure & media).(1)
  • Full-time 4WD and robust ladder-frame platform (LC 250 brochure PDF).
  • Cheaper than Luxury while retaining core mechanicals (TechLekh variant coverage).
  • 7-seat practicality for family and adventure use (TechLekh Nepal article).
Cons
  • Limited public Nepal spec detail (nepalautomart.com).
  • Still very expensive as an entry SUV (shivajyotiauto.com.np).
  • Lacks sunroof and some comfort features vs Luxury (meroauto.com & TechLekh).(4)
  • Fewer airbags and smaller screens vs Luxury trim (NepalAutoTrader comparison).
  • Very expensive compared to other large SUVs in Nepal (EV-Nepal price analysis).
  • Diesel-only, no hybrid option in Nepal lineup (EV-Nepal & Gadidrive specs).(5)

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal — BMW X5 petrol or Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Prado?

As of July 2026, the Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Prado starts at Rs 3.22 crore ex-showroom — Rs 27.96 lakh less than the BMW X5 petrol at Rs 3.5 crore.

What is the price of the BMW X5 petrol and Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Prado in Nepal?

The BMW X5 petrol costs Rs 3.5 crore to Rs 5.8 crore and the Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Prado costs Rs 3.22 crore to Rs 3.79 crore (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the BMW X5 petrol or the Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Prado?

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