Range Rover Sport vs BMW X7
What's the difference?

Range Rover Sport

$146,799 - $350,500

2026 price

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BMW X7

$109,888 - $129,990

2023 price

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Summary

2026 Range Rover Sport

2023 BMW X7

By James Cleary

By Tim Nicholson

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 6, 3.0L

Diesel Turbo 8, 3.0L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Diesel/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

1.6L/100km (combined)

8.0L/100km (combined)

Energy consumption

—

Electric range

126 km

Battery capacity

—

Seating

Likes

Refinement
Efficiency
Practicality

Bold design
Spacious, plush interior
Beefy diesel engine

Dislikes

Fussy multimedia
No physical controls for ventilation
Okay value proposition

Pricey options
Some functions hard to find in screen
A challenge to manoeuvre in tight spaces

2026 Range Rover Sport Summary

The current Range Rover Sport arrived in 2022, the third-generation version of what has been a super-successful model line for Land Rover, combining sleek looks with top-shelf luxury and a wide range of power and model grade options.

On test here is the P460e Dynamic HSE, a petrol-electric plug-in hybrid sitting in the thick of the upper-luxury five-seat SUV market.

We spent a week behind the wheel to see if it has what it takes to put its nose in front of an impressive bunch of European, more specifically, German rivals.

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2023 BMW X7 Summary

Large family-friendly luxury SUVs tend to be handsome in design but somewhat restrained. Until now. BMW has introduced a major facelift for its flagship SUV, the six- or seven-seat X7. Emphasis on face.

The new X7 adopts the striking but controversial front-end from the new 7 Series sedan, but the big, bold SUV is hiding some rather significant changes under the skin. Aside from a beefier diesel that now comes with mild hybrid tech, there’s also a redesigned cabin, massively upgraded tech, more standard features, oh, and a price increase.

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Range Rover Sport 2023 BMW X7

Verdict

The Range Rover Sport P460e Dynamic HSE is a cool and classy premium five-seat SUV. It’s comfortable, refined, powerful and efficient with excellent safety and thoughtful practicality.

If you’re in the market for a luxurious SUV and your budget sits just under $200K this car should be on your shopping list but we’d recommend careful assessment of its value proposition across standard features and cost-of-ownership relative to its highly credentialled rivals.

Verdict

When lined up against its direct rivals, the expensive X7 xDrive40d represents reasonable value for money.

It has a unique and bold look and a sumptuous, visually striking and well-appointed interior that has acres of space for family, friends, or for ferrying frequent flyers to the airport.

That wallop of performance from the big beefy diesel is the cherry on the top. This is how you do a mid-life update.

Range Rover Sport vs BMW X7 What's the difference?

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Verdict

Range Rover Sport vs BMW X7
What's the difference?