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BMW X7 vs Land Rover Range Rover

2026 BMW X7 vs 2026 Land Rover Range Rover — two rivals compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.

BMW X7

2026 BMW X7

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV
VS3 – 2BMW X7 wins 3 of 5 categories
Land Rover Range Rover

2026 Land Rover Range Rover

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV

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The short version

The BMW X7 is the bigger car, about 32 inches longer.

Across all model years since 2005, the BMW X7 has had fewer recall campaigns (33 vs 93).

The two cars

The 2026 BMW X7 is a standard SUV offered with 2 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 4.4L 8-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive. It measures about 204 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 122-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 6,089 lb (M60i 4dr SUV).

The 2026 Land Rover Range Rover is a small SUV offered with 3 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 4.4L 8-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive. It measures about 207 inches long and 81 inches wide on a 126-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,789 lb (4dr SUV Ewb).

Buying used? The 2022 X7 and the 2021 Range Rover have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2020 X7 and the 2020 Range Rover.

Basics

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Hybrid
Fuel
Premium Gasoline, Hybrid
3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive

Efficiency

23 MPG
Best combined MPG
23 MPG
21 city
City / highway MPG (best)
22 city
$3,550
Fuel cost per year (EPA)
$3,550

Performance & space

523 hp
Horsepower (most powerful)
247 hp
203.5 in
Length
171.7 in
78.7 in
Width
77.6 in
72 in
Height
64.6 in
5,772 lb
Curb weight (lightest)
3,902 lb

Safety & reliability

10
Driver-assist features standard
13
2
Recalls (2026)
5
33
Recalls, all years since 2005
93
7
Owner complaints (latest year)
1

Interest

10,389
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31,427

Buying used

2022
Best used year
2021
2020
Year to avoid
2020

Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →

Which one should you choose?

Choose the BMW X7 if…

  • You want more power (up to 523 vs 247 hp)
  • You want more room (32 in longer)
  • You put reliability history first (33 vs 93 recalls since 2005)

Choose the Land Rover Range Rover if…

  • You want something easier to park (32 in shorter)
  • You want more standard driver-assist tech

Pros & cons of each

2026 BMW X7

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 23 MPG combined — 15% better than the average 2026 standard SUV (20 MPG).
  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

2026 Land Rover Range Rover

  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
  • Modest powerUp to 247 hp, versus about 409 hp for similar 2026 models.
  • 5 recallsMore than similar models (about 1). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

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