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BMW X7 vs Land Rover Defender comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (90,800 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X7 or Land Rover Defender?
X7
Costs and Efficiency:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Land Rover Defender is considerably cheaper – starting at 57,900 £ , while the BMW X7 costs 90,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,914 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Defender uses 6 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the BMW X7 with 8 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.
Defender
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Defender offers somewhat more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 105 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the BMW X7 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.
Both models offer the same torque – 750 Nm.
X7
Space and Everyday Use:
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 7.
In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Defender is very slightly lighter – 2,300 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers marginally more boot space – 786 L compared to 750 L. That’s a difference of about 36 L.
When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries only slightly more – 819 kg compared to 760 kg. That’s a difference of about 59 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Land Rover Defender stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
from £57,900
Land Rover Defender
BMW X7
Land Rover Defender
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BMW X7
The BMW X7 sits at the top of BMW’s SUV range, wrapping executive-level luxury and a cavernous cabin in a bold, road-commanding package. It’s ideal for buyers who want first-class comfort and presence on the road — think chauffeur-level refinement without hiring one, though you’ll need a confident approach to parking.
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Land Rover Defender
The Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.
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BMW X7
Land Rover Defender
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
90,800 - 117,500 £
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Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
48 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
210 - 274 g/km
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
80 - 83 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
7
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Seats
2 - 8
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
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Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
750 L
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Length
5,181 mm
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Length
-
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Width
2,000 mm
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Width
2,008 mm
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Height
1,835 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
2,120 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
680 - 760 kg
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
352 - 530 HP
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
245 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
520 - 750 Nm
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
259 - 390 kW
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Land Rover
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