2027 BMW X7 vs 2027 RANGE ROVER:SPECS, SPACE, AND WHICH ONE WINS.

Both vehicles open with a 3.0L inline-six mild-hybrid powertrain, so the fundamental engine architecture is comparable. The BMW X7 xDrive40i produces 375 hp at 5,200-6,250 rpm and 398 lb-ft of torque from 1,850 to 5,000 rpm. Those figures translate to a 0-60 mph time of 5.6 seconds, a number BMW has published from preliminary testing.

BMW AG preliminary test results disclosure

The Range Rover P400 edges ahead on paper with 395 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque, though Land Rover has not published a direct 0-60 figure in the specs available here. The 20 hp gap is unlikely to register in day-to-day driving.

Where the two diverge more meaningfully is at the top of each lineup. The BMW X7 M60i steps up to a 4.4L V8 BMW M TwinPower Turbo with 48V mild-hybrid technology and 523 hp. The Range Rover tops out with the P615, producing 606 hp from a twin-turbo 4.4L V8, and also offers the P550e plug-in hybrid for buyers who want partial electric range. The BMW lineup does not include a PHEV variant for the X7 in the current U.S. model year.

Both transmissions are eight-speed automatics. The BMW adds Sport and Manual shift modes, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, and Launch Control as standard equipment. The Range Rover does not list paddle shifters or Launch Control in its verified U.S. spec sheet.

Fuel efficiency edge: BMW X7. The xDrive40i returns 21 city / 25 hwy / 22 combined versus the Range Rover P400's 19 city / 24 hwy / 21 combined. Over a 15,000-mile year, that one-mpg combined advantage adds up.

This section is where the BMW X7 builds its most decisive case. Standard seating for seven in three rows means the X7 serves families and group travel without an upgrade package. The Range Rover SE seats five by default. A seven-seat long-wheelbase configuration is available on the Range Rover, but it is an additional option rather than the starting point.

Cargo capacity follows the seating story. The X7 offers 48.6 cu ft behind the second row and 90.4 cu ft with both rear rows folded. The Range Rover provides 40.7 cu ft behind the second row and 83.5 cu ft at maximum. The X7 carries roughly eight additional cubic feet of usable space behind the second row, a gap that matters on road trips, school runs with equipment, or any task where real volume counts.

The X7 is also physically longer at 203.6 inches versus 198.9 inches. The Range Rover stands slightly taller at 73.6 inches versus 72.2 inches, which contributes to its off-road ground clearance advantage.

On interior appointments, the X7 offers optional second-row Captain's Chairs for a six-seat configuration with easier third-row access, available five-zone automatic climate control, available Bowers and Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System with up to 36 speakers and 1,965 watts, and available Merino leather upholstery. The Range Rover counters with standard heated and ventilated front and rear seats on the SE trim and an optional electrostatic audio system on SV Ultra grades.

Space edge: BMW X7. More cargo room and seven-passenger standard seating give it a clear lead for family buyers.

The BMW X7 centers its technology around the BMW Curved Display, which pairs a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster with a 14.9-inch touchscreen inside a single curved glass housing. The operating system is BMW iDrive 8.5. Wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, Comfort Access keyless entry, the My BMW App, and Bluetooth are all standard. Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters are included at no extra step.

The Range Rover restored physical knobs for audio and Terrain Response controls in the 2027 update, a change many buyers will appreciate for tactile usability. It also includes a wireless charging pad, multiple USB-C and USB-A ports, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a remote start and lock app. The Range Rover's Meridian audio system is standard, with an electrostatic option at the SV Ultra grade.

On active safety, the BMW X7 xDrive40i includes Active Driving Assistant as a standard suite, covering Active Blind Spot Detection, Frontal Collision Warning with City Collision Mitigation, and Lane Departure Warning. The available Driving Assistance Professional package adds Distance Control with Steering Assist and Lane Change Assistant.

The Range Rover's standard safety story leans toward terrain management: Terrain Response 2 (auto-adjusting traction and throttle for off-road surfaces), two locking differentials, standard all-wheel steering (rear wheels turn opposite to front at low speed), and height-adjustable air suspension with wade mode for water traversal. On-road collision mitigation features are not itemized in the verified Range Rover spec sheet provided here.

Technology edge: BMW X7 for on-road driver assistance and infotainment architecture. Range Rover for terrain-specific safety systems.

BMW iDrive 8.5 and driver assistance technology

Both vehicles carry identical warranty terms: four years or 50,000 miles for basic coverage and four years or 50,000 miles for powertrain. Neither brand currently outpaces the other on paper warranty length for the base terms.

Fuel efficiency favors the BMW X7 across all three EPA metrics. The X7 also enters its lineup at a lower point than the Range Rover SE, which may free budget for options.

The X7's 48V mild-hybrid system on both available trims means every buyer benefits from the mild-hybrid fuel-assist technology regardless of which trim they choose. The Range Rover's PHEV (P550e) variant is available for buyers who want part-electric daily commuting, though that variant is not available at the BMW X7's price tier of entry.

Standard content at base level also tilts toward the X7. Seven-seat capacity, Launch Control, iDrive 8.5, the Curved Display, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, and Comfort Access all arrive without option packages.

Ownership edge: BMW X7 for buyers prioritizing standard content and fuel efficiency. Range Rover has an edge for buyers willing to spec the PHEV or who want factory-grade off-road hardware standard.