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BMW XM vs Land Rover Range Rover comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 615 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 122,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Land Rover Range Rover?

BMW XM vs Land Rover Range Rover: Key differences

BMW XM

  • only slightly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Land Rover Range Rover

  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

XM

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW XM is only slightly cheaper – starting at 116,100 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover costs 122,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Range Rover uses 2.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW XM with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Land Rover Range Rover offers clearly more range – reaching up to 117 km, about 37 km more than the BMW XM.

Range Rover

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 BMW XM offers slightly more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 615 HP. That’s roughly 133 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Land Rover Range Rover takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers a bit more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

XM

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Range Rover is very slightly lighter – 2,504 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 191 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover offers noticeably more boot space – 818 L compared to 527 L. That’s a difference of about 291 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover carries visibly more – 846 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 321 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Range Rover 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 £122,700
Range Rover

Land Rover Range Rover

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 300 - 615 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 11.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 116 - 117 km
BMW XM
Land Rover Range Rover

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW XM

The BMW XM is an unapologetically bold flagship that fuses brash, hyper-styled presence with the kind of luxury that commands attention wherever it goes. Inside it's a leather-clad showpiece loaded with modern tech and a driving personality that blends theatrical muscle with refined grand-tourer composure—ideal for buyers who want drama and comfort in equal measure.

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Land Rover Range Rover

The Range Rover wraps unabashed luxury and genuine off-road capability into a silhouette that still manages to look effortlessly elegant whether parked outside a city hotel or splashing through a muddy trail. Inside, it’s a cocoon of soft leathers, refined materials and serene ride quality that makes long journeys feel like private-jet comfort — ideal for buyers who want a plush cruiser that can also go where lesser SUVs won’t.

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BMW XM
Land Rover Range Rover

Costs and Consumption

Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
122,700 - 244,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 11.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
116 - 117 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
62 - 265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
2,504 - 2,810 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
212 - 818 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,005 mm
Width
2,047 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
589 - 846 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel 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
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
300 - 615 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
650 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
221 - 452 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Land Rover
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