Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs BMW X6

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport starts from $146,799 before on-road costs, while the BMW X6 opens at $149,900. 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 $161,479 and $164,890 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 X6 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 X6. The BMW X6 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 X6 offers sensatec synthetic leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport and 2-zone in the BMW X6.

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 X6 responds with a Diesel making 219kW and 670Nm, paired to a auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport measures 4,946mm long on a 2,997mm wheelbase, 14mm shorter than the BMW X6 at 4,960mm (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 580L in the BMW X6, giving the Land Rover Range Rover Sport a 255L advantage.

For towing, the BMW X6 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 $2,195/year for the BMW X6. That is a $86 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

Estimated annual total: $2,109 (Land Rover Range Rover Sport) vs $2,195 (BMW X6). 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 (Land Rover Range Rover Sport) vs 5 years / 999,999km (BMW X6). Both match on warranty length.