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BMW X7 vs Land Rover Defender - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (530 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (90800 £ vs 57900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X7 or Land Rover Defender?

BMW X7

Land Rover Defender

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X7 @ BMW Group Press

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 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 57900 £, while the BMW X7 costs 90800 £. That’s a price difference of around 32914 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Land Rover Defender manages with 6 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the BMW X7 with 8 L. The difference is about 2 L per 100 km.

Defender @ Jaguar Land Rover Media

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Defender has a a bit edge – offering 635 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 105 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the BMW X7 takes 4.70 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the performs better – reaching , while the tops out at . The difference is around .

There’s also a difference in torque: pulls stronger with compared to . That’s about difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Land Rover Defender offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 8 vs 7.

In curb weight, Land Rover Defender is barely noticeable lighter – 2300 kg compared to 2490 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers barely noticeable more room – 786 L compared to 750 L. That’s a difference of about 36 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X7 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 2120 L, which is about 42 L more than the Land Rover Defender.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Defender minimal takes the win – 819 kg compared to 760 kg. That’s a difference of about 59 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Land Rover Defender shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £57,900
Defender @ Jaguar Land Rover Media

Land Rover Defender

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 200 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6 - 14.4 L
  • Electric Range : 48 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
90800 - 117500 £
Price
57900 - 172000 £
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
15.40 kWh
co2
210 - 274 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
89 - 91 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
7
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
3 - 5
Curb weight
2490 - 2675 kg
Curb weight
2300 - 2745 kg
Trunk capacity
750 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
5181 mm
Length
4323 - 5358 mm
Width
2000 mm
Width
2008 mm
Height
1835 mm
Height
1967 - 1995 mm
Max trunk capacity
2120 L
Max trunk capacity
1263 - 2078 L
Payload
680 - 760 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
352 - 530 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
245 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 250 km/h
Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
259 - 390 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 - 5000 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Land Rover

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What drivetrain options does the BMW X7 have?

The BMW X7 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.