BMW iX vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The BMW iX starts from $142,900 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport opens at $146,799. That makes the BMW iX the more affordable entry point by $3,899.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $157,190 and $161,479 respectively.

Both the BMW iX and Land Rover Range Rover Sport hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the BMW iX and 85% for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, against 0 on the BMW iX.

Both include the essentials: core safety systems.

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How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The BMW iX features a 14.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport gets a 13.1-inch display and 13.7-inch instruments.

The BMW iX stands out with Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats, power tailgate, Meridian audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BMW iX gets vernasca leather upholstery while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the BMW iX and 3-zone in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

The BMW iX uses a Electric producing 300kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.1 seconds.

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport responds with a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid making 183kW and 600Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.7 seconds.

The BMW iX has the clear power advantage at 300kW vs 183kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BMW iX is 2.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BMW iX measures 4,965mm long on a 3,000mm wheelbase, 19mm longer than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport at 4,946mm (2,997mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW iX generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 500L in the BMW iX and 835L in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, giving the Land Rover Range Rover Sport a 335L advantage.

For towing, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,500kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (BMW iX) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Range Rover Sport). Both match on warranty length.