2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs 2026 BMW ALPINA XB7

$83,700 · Crossover

$156,000 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The most significant numerical divergence between the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (Car1) and the 2026 BMW ALPINA XB7 (Car2) is the MSRP, separated by a substantial $72,300, with Car2 costing $156,000 compared to Car1's $83,700 entry point. This price gap is commensurate with performance; Car2 delivers 631 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque, substantially outclassing Car1's 355 hp and 369 lb-ft output. Fuel economy also starkly contrasts, with Car1 achieving 22 combined MPG against Car2's unlisted efficiency, which implies a notable penalty for the higher performance. Dimensions show Car2 is longer at 203.9 inches versus 194.7 inches for Car1, while Car1 offers a lower 31.9 cu ft of cargo space compared to Car2's 48.6 cu ft. The performance-to-cost ratio heavily favors Car1 for practical buyers, despite Car2's superior power metrics.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The Range Rover Sport wins for commuters due to its significantly better 22 combined MPG efficiency compared to the high-performance XB7.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2026 BMW ALPINA XB7

The ALPINA XB7 provides significantly more utility with a superior 48.6 cu ft of cargo capacity versus Car1's 31.9 cu ft.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2026 BMW ALPINA XB7

The ALPINA XB7 is the definitive choice for performance enthusiasts, offering 631 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque, dramatically exceeding Car1's 355 hp.

💰 Best Value

2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Car1 presents superior value by offering a capable luxury SUV for $72,300 less than the XB7.

Choose the Land Rover Range Rover Sport if...

Your primary concern is minimizing running costs, as indicated by its 22 combined MPG rating.
You require a vehicle below the $90,000 price threshold, with an MSRP of $83,700.
Adequate power (355 hp) and standard four-wheel drive are sufficient for your driving needs.

Choose the BMW ALPINA XB7 if...

Maximum acceleration is prioritized, given the substantial 276 hp advantage over Car1.
You need maximum hauling capability, evidenced by the 48.6 cu ft of cargo space.
A length of 203.9 inches is preferred for road presence and interior volume over the smaller 194.7-inch Car1.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Land Rover Range Rover Sport	BMW ALPINA XB7
Length	194.7"	203.9"
Width	79.0"	78.3"
Height	71.7"	70.7"
Wheelbase	118.0"	122.2"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Land Rover	BMW
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Preparation System	✓	✓
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	—
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Self-Leveling Headlights	✓	—
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Headlight Washers	✓	—
Front Fog Lights	✓	—
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Power Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Multi-Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	—
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	—	✓
Brake Drying	—	✓
Cornering Lights	—	✓
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Land Rover	BMW
Base Engine Displacement	3.0 L	4.4 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 6	V8
Base Engine Type	mild hybrid	mild hybrid
Horsepower	355 hp @ 5500 rpm	631 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque	369 lb-ft @ 1570 rpm	590 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
Number of Valves	24	32
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Land Rover	BMW
Transmission Type	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	four wheel drive	all wheel drive
4WD System Type	Full Time	—
Transfer Case Gearing	Electronic Single-Speed	—
Center Differential Type	Locking	—
Hill Descent Control	✓	✓
[object Object]	—	✓
[object Object]	—	✓

Fuel

Feature	Land Rover	BMW
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (required)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	20/25 MPG	—
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	22 MPG	—
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	476.0/595.0 mi.	0/0 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	23.8 gal.	21.9 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Land Rover	BMW
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	—
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Front View Camera	✓	✓
Side View Camera	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Wireless Charging Pad	✓	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Heated Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Dual Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	✓	✓
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	✓
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	—	✓
Automatic Parking Assist	—	✓
Climate Control Zones	—	5
Interior Air Filtration	—	✓
Extended Cabin Heating/Cooling	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Land Rover	BMW
Infotainment Display	13.1 in	14.9 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Meridian Speakers	✓	—
Stereo Power	400W	464W
Speaker System	15	16
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	—
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	—
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	3 months	12 months
Video Monitor	✓	—
Premium Speaker Brand	—	Harman/Kardon
Surround Audio	—	Discrete
Android Auto (Wired)	—	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	Land Rover	BMW
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass	1st Row Power Glass Extended
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors	✓	—
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓
Reverse Tilt Passenger Mirror	—	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Land Rover	BMW
Front Head Room	38.8 in.	41.9 in.
Front Leg Room	40.3 in.	39.8 in.
Seat Material: Premium Leather	✓	✓
Front Seat Type: Captain's Chairs	✓	—
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	16-way	12-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Thigh Extension	✓	✓
Driver Seat Memory Settings	3	2
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	16-way	12-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Passenger Seat Thigh Extension	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Memory Settings	3	2
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Driver Seat Ventilation	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Ventilation	✓	✓
Front Shoulder Room	—	60.0 in.
Front Seat Type: Sport	—	✓
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments	—	2-way
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	—	2-way
Seat Massage Function	—	✓

Rearseats

Feature	Land Rover	BMW
Rear Head Room	39.0 in.	39.9 in.
Rear Leg Room	37.8 in.	37.6 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	✓	—
Folding Rear Seat Feature	✓	—
Pass-Thru Center Armrest	✓	—
Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level)	✓	✓
Rear Shoulder Room	—	58.1 in.
Folding Center Armrest	—	✓
Power Folding Third Row Seat	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Land Rover	BMW
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	Painted Alloy
Wheel Size	21 in	23 x 11.0 in
Tire Type	All Season	Performance
Tire Size	275/50R21	325/30R
Spare Tire Type	Temporary	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	Inside Mounted	Inside Mounted

Suspension

Feature	Land Rover	BMW
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓

Warranty

Feature	Land Rover	BMW
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	6 yr./ unlimited mi.	12 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ unlimited mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	—	3 yr./ 36000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport and 2026 BMW ALPINA XB7.

What is the direct horsepower difference between the two luxury crossovers?

The 2026 BMW ALPINA XB7 offers 631 hp, creating a significant advantage of 276 hp over the 2025 Range Rover Sport's 355 hp output. This power gap defines their performance envelopes.

How much more cargo space does the XB7 offer compared to the Range Rover Sport?

The ALPINA XB7 boasts 48.6 cu ft of cargo capacity, significantly exceeding the Range Rover Sport's 31.9 cu ft. This metric suggests the XB7 is better suited for larger families or utility needs.

Is the premium fuel requirement the same for both vehicles?

While both vehicles use premium fuel, the 2025 Range Rover Sport lists it as recommended, whereas the 2026 ALPINA XB7 requires premium unleaded due to its higher-compression, high-output engine.

What is the approximate fuel economy difference in real-world terms?

The Range Rover Sport achieves 22 combined MPG; although the XB7 MPG is unlisted, the massive difference in performance strongly implies a substantially lower figure, meaning Car1 will cost far less to fuel.

Which vehicle is physically larger in exterior dimensions?

The ALPINA XB7 is longer at 203.9 inches compared to the Range Rover Sport's 194.7 inches. However, the Range Rover Sport is slightly wider at 79.0 inches versus the XB7's 78.3 inches.

What justifies the $72,300 price disparity between the two models?

The price difference is primarily justified by the XB7's massive power increase to 631 hp and its greater cargo volume (48.6 cu ft), alongside the exclusivity of the ALPINA tuning.