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BMW XM vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 78,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

BMW XM vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport: Key differences

BMW XM

  • slightly more power
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • a bit lighter
  • somewhat 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:

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 Range Rover Sport is clearly cheaper – starting at 78,600 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,542 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Range Rover Sport uses 2.7 L/100km and is considerably 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 Sport offers visibly more range – reaching up to 118 km, about 38 km more than the BMW XM.

Range Rover Sport

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 635 HP. That’s roughly 113 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.8 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers slightly 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.

Seats: BMW XM offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a bit lighter – 2,390 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 305 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers somewhat more boot space – 647 L compared to 527 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport carries visibly more – 830 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 305 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is far ahead overall 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 £78,600
Range Rover Sport

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 249 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 11.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 116 - 118 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
78,600 - 175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 11.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
116 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
61 - 266 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,810 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
647 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,005 mm
Width
2,043 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
640 - 830 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
249 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
570 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
183 - 467 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
What drive types are available for the BMW XM?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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