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Land Rover Frisco · Performance Luxury SUV Comparison
Both are the sharper-handling, more performance-focused entries in their respective lineups. The X5 starts lower and covers a wider price spread; Range Rover Sport counters with more low-end torque options and a genuinely quicker top-trim SV. Here's the real breakdown across pricing, performance, cargo, and towing, so you can see exactly where each vehicle actually leads.
Range Rover Sport
BMW X5
The Short Version
The X5 is the better value at entry level—its xDrive40i starts nearly $14,000 below Range Rover Sport's SE. But Range Rover Sport pulls ahead at the top: its SV trim's 626-hp powertrain and 3.6-second 0-60 beat the X5's quickest standard offering, and its cabin and off-road-capable chassis lean more toward Land Rover's usual comfort-and-capability formula than the X5's sportier, more overtly performance-tuned character. Which one actually wins for you comes down to whether you're optimizing for entry price and cargo room, or peak capability and towing at the top of the lineup.
| Tier | Range Rover Sport | BMW X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | SE, $83,700 (P360, 355 hp) | xDrive40i, $70,600 (375 hp)X5 lower |
| Mid | Autobiography, $118,700 | M60i, $93,600 (523 hp)X5 lower |
| Top Performance | SV, $152,000 (626 hp)More power | M60i is X5's top standard trim |
Pricing excludes destination charges; BMW's separately-reviewed X5 M sits above the M60i but isn't included here as a standard-lineup comparison. Confirm current pricing with our sales team.
The bigger story in this table isn't the SE-to-xDrive40i gap—it's what happens at the top. Range Rover Sport's SV trim, at $152,000, sits above the X5 M60i's $93,600 but delivers materially more power and a genuinely quicker 0-60. Buyers cross-shopping the two usually aren't comparing SE to xDrive40i directly; they're deciding whether the extra spend for Range Rover Sport's higher trims buys enough additional capability and finish to justify skipping past the X5 entirely.
Powertrain: Range Rover Sport
Powertrain: BMW X5
Both seat five; the X5 edges ahead on cargo, Range Rover Sport on towing at the top end.
| Spec | Range Rover Sport | BMW X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo, behind rear seats | 31.9 cu ft | 33.9 cu ftX5 more |
| Cargo, seats folded | 53 cu ft | 72.3 cu ftX5 more |
| Max Towing | 7,716 lbs (gas/V8)RR Sport more | 7,200 lbs |
Plug-in hybrid configurations on either vehicle tow less than their gas counterparts—Range Rover Sport's PHEV trims are rated around 5,500 lbs. Confirm the exact rating for your configuration with our sales team.
The X5's roughly 40% larger seats-folded cargo figure (72.3 vs. 53 cu ft) is the more noticeable real-world difference for most owners day to day—that's the gap between fitting a couple of large suitcases or a full IKEA run without folding a seat. Range Rover Sport's towing edge matters more selectively, for owners who actually pull a boat or trailer regularly rather than as a spec-sheet bragging point.
| Entry Six-Cylinder | Combined MPG |
|---|---|
| BMW X5 xDrive40i | 25 mpgBetter economy |
| Range Rover Sport P360 | 22 mpg |
A 3-mpg gap that adds up over a year of DFW commuting. Both offer plug-in hybrid options that close that gap for owners who charge regularly, but on gas-only trims, the X5 is the more efficient daily driver.
Range Rover Sport runs its Pivi Pro infotainment system on a floating center touchscreen, with the same semi-aniline leather and Windsor leather options found across the Range Rover lineup and a materials-first approach to the cabin. The X5 counters with BMW's curved digital display spanning the driver's instrument cluster and center screen, plus iDrive's more menu-dense but feature-rich software. Neither is objectively "better" technology—Range Rover leans toward calm, uncluttered surfaces, while the X5 leans toward visibly showing off what the car can do. That difference is easiest to judge in person, which is exactly what a Range Rover Sport test drive is for.
Both lean hard into active chassis technology, but from different starting points. Range Rover Sport's Dynamic Response Pro uses a 48-volt electronic active roll control system, applying up to 1,000 ft-lbs of torque per axle to actively resist body roll, paired with Adaptive Dynamics 2 dampers that read the road 500 times a second and adjust individually—the goal is keeping the ride composed in corners without sacrificing the plush comfort Range Rover is known for. The X5 leans more overtly sporty in its baseline tuning, with firmer standard suspension calibration and, on the M60i, genuinely track-capable brakes and chassis reinforcement aimed at drivers who want a BMW to feel like a BMW first and a luxury SUV second. Neither approach is objectively correct—it comes down to whether you want a vehicle that irons out imperfections first and shows its sporting side on demand, or one that telegraphs its performance intent from the moment you pull out of the driveway.
Choose Range Rover Sport if…
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Weighing the full-size Range Rover instead of the Sport? See our full-size Range Rover guide for how the flagship model's trims, pricing, and comfort-first character compare to the Sport's more performance-oriented lineup. The two share a brand and a badge, but they're built around genuinely different priorities —flagship comfort on one hand, sharper handling and lower entry pricing on the other—so it's worth reading both before deciding which Range Rover, if either, is the right one.
Numbers only tell part of the story on handling and cabin feel. Schedule a test drive and compare Range Rover Sport in person.
Schedule a Test Drive View InventoryChoose the X5 for a lower starting price, better gas mileage on the base engine, and more cargo volume. Choose Range Rover Sport for higher peak horsepower, stronger towing capacity at the top trims, and Land Rover's off-road-capable chassis alongside its performance-tuned handling.
Yes, at the entry level. The X5 xDrive40i starts at $70,600 versus $83,700 for the Range Rover Sport SE—a gap of roughly $13,000.
The Range Rover Sport SV, with 626 hp and a 3.6-second 0-60, is quicker than the X5 M60i's 523 hp and 4.2-second 0-60. The separately-reviewed X5 M is BMW's answer at that performance level.
Range Rover Sport, at up to 7,716 lbs with a gas or V8 engine, versus 7,200 lbs for the X5. Plug-in hybrid versions of either vehicle tow less than their gas counterparts.
The X5, at 33.9 cu ft behind the rear seats and 72.3 cu ft with them folded, versus 31.9 cu ft and 53 cu ft for the Range Rover Sport.
The BMW X5 xDrive40i, at 25 mpg combined versus 22 mpg combined for the Range Rover Sport P360. Plug-in hybrid trims on either vehicle narrow or close that gap for owners who charge regularly.
Yes, generally. Range Rover Sport carries the same Terrain Response system and electronic air suspension found across Land Rover's lineup, while the X5 is tuned primarily for on-road performance without a comparable factory off-road package.