Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs BMW X5

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport starts from $146,799 before on-road costs, while the BMW X5 opens at $137,600. That makes the BMW X5 the more affordable entry point by $9,199.

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 $161,479 and $151,360 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport features a 13.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 13.7-inch digital dash, while the BMW X5 gets a 14.9-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport stands out with Meridian audio that you will not find on the BMW X5. The BMW X5 counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, ventilated seats and Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Land Rover Range Rover Sport gets leather upholstery while the BMW X5 offers sensatec synthetic leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport and 2-zone in the BMW X5.

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport uses a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid producing 183kW and 600Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.7 seconds.

The BMW X5 responds with a Diesel making 219kW and 670Nm, paired to a auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.1 seconds.

The BMW X5 has the clear power advantage at 219kW vs 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the BMW X5 is 1.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport measures 4,946mm long on a 2,997mm wheelbase, 11mm longer than the BMW X5 at 4,935mm (2,975mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 835L in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport and 650L in the BMW X5, giving the Land Rover Range Rover Sport a 185L advantage.

For towing, the BMW X5 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 $2,109/year for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport and $2,223/year for the BMW X5. That is a $114 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

Estimated annual total: $2,109 (Land Rover Range Rover Sport) vs $2,223 (BMW X5). The Land Rover Range Rover Sport saves you roughly $114 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Range Rover Sport) vs 5 years / 999,999km (BMW X5). Both match on warranty length.