2025 BMW X7 vs. 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport Review

Picture of the 2025 BMW X7

2025 BMW
X7

MSRP*: $84,300 to $111,900
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2024 Land Rover
Discovery Sport

MSRP*: $48,900 to $53,100
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MPG - City 16 - 20 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 20 - 24 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 6 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 90.4 ft3 60.0 ft3
Engine
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 523-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 246-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 375 - 523 hp 246 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 4,409 lbs
Exterior Length 203.6 in 181.0 in
Exterior Width 78.7 in 75.0 in
Leg Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 37.6 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Head Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 39.9 in
Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.7 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The BMW X7 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Land Rover Discovery Sport, with comparable head- and legroom. The BMW X7 will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Convenience
Due to the larger tank size and better fuel economy of the BMW X7, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The BMW X7 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the BMW X7 is much wider than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the BMW X7, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Handling
The BMW X7 has a significantly larger turning radius than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the BMW X7 greatly out-muscles the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the BMW X7 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Utility
The BMW X7 has less seating than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, making the Land Rover Discovery Sport the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. With the BMW X7, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.