BMW X6 vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The BMW X6 starts from $149,900 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport opens at $146,799. That makes the Land Rover Range Rover Sport the more affordable entry point by $3,101.

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 $164,890 and $161,479 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The BMW X6 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. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BMW X6 stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, ventilated seats and Harman Kardon audio that you will not find on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport counters with Meridian audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BMW X6 gets sensatec synthetic leather upholstery while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the BMW X6 and 3-zone in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

The BMW X6 uses a Diesel producing 219kW and 670Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.8 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 X6 has the clear power advantage at 219kW vs 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the BMW X6 is 2.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BMW X6 measures 4,960mm long on a 2,975mm wheelbase, 14mm longer than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport at 4,946mm (2,997mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 580L in the BMW X6 and 835L in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, giving the Land Rover Range Rover Sport a 255L advantage.

For towing, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,195/year for the BMW X6 and $2,109/year for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. That is a $86 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

Estimated annual total: $2,195 (BMW X6) vs $2,109 (Land Rover Range Rover Sport). The Land Rover Range Rover Sport saves you roughly $86 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (BMW X6) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Range Rover Sport). Both match on warranty length.