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BMW XM vs Land Rover Range Rover

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

BMW XM

2026 BMW XM

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV
VS3 – 2BMW XM 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 Land Rover Range Rover is more fuel-efficient: 23 vs 14 MPG combined in its best version.

That works out to about $2,300 a year less in fuel for the Land Rover Range Rover (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).

The BMW XM is the bigger car, about 30 inches longer.

Across all model years since 2005, the BMW XM has had fewer recall campaigns (9 vs 93).

The two cars

The 2026 BMW XM is a standard SUV offered with a 4.4L 8-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive. It measures about 201 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 122-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 6,127 lb.

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 2023 XM and the 2021 Range Rover have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2020 Range Rover.

Basics

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel
Premium Gasoline, Hybrid
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

14 MPG
Best combined MPG
23 MPG
12 city
City / highway MPG (best)
22 city
$5,850
Fuel cost per year (EPA)
$3,550

Performance & space

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Horsepower (most powerful)
247 hp
201.2 in
Length
171.7 in
78.7 in
Width
77.6 in
69.3 in
Height
64.6 in
6,127 lb
Curb weight (lightest)
3,902 lb

Safety & reliability

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Driver-assist features standard
13
0
Recalls (2026)
5
9
Recalls, all years since 2005
93
0
Owner complaints (latest year)
1

Interest

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Buying used

2023
Best used year
2021
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Year to avoid
2020

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

Which one should you choose?

Choose the BMW XM if…

  • You want more room (30 in longer)
  • You put reliability history first (9 vs 93 recalls since 2005)

Choose the Land Rover Range Rover if…

  • You want lower fuel bills (23 vs 14 MPG)
  • You want something easier to park (30 in shorter)

Pros & cons of each

2026 BMW XM

  • Plug-in hybrid version availableOffered as a plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 14 MPG combined, 30% below the 2026 standard SUV average of 20 MPG.
  • 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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