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BMW XM vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 62,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

BMW XM vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar: Key differences

BMW XM

  • significantly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

Land Rover Range Rover Velar is considerably cheaper – starting at 62,000 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,171 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Range Rover Velar uses 4.5 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the BMW XM with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW XM offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 80 km, about 22 km more than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

Range Rover Velar

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 significantly more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 404 HP. That’s roughly 344 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers markedly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

XM

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Range Rover Velar is markedly lighter – 2,003 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 692 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar carries slightly more – 587 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 62 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW XM is decisively ahead 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 £116,100
XM

BMW XM

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 476 - 748 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 78 - 80 km
BMW XM
Land Rover Range Rover Velar

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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 Velar

The Range Rover Velar marries sleek, pared-back styling with genuine off-road poise, so it looks at home in the city yet won’t flinch at rougher roads. Inside, a luxurious, tech-forward cabin pampers occupants while keeping the driving experience confidently in command — and yes, it somehow makes an SUV feel undeniably chic.

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BMW XM
Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Costs and Consumption

Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
62,000 - 87,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
103 - 228 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
2,003 - 2,280 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,933 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
460 - 587 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, 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
204 - 404 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
430 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
150 - 297 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 2,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Land Rover
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