BMW X7 vs Land Rover Defender 130
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Land Rover Defender 130
Overview
| Spec | BMW X7xDrive40i | Land Rover Defender 130S |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | xDrive40i | S |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | — |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | mild hybrid |
| Model year | 2027 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW X7xDrive40i | Land Rover Defender 130S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $87,500 | $74,000 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $95,307 | $74,999 (best) |
| Median listing price | $101,205 | $94,242 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $128,957 (best) | $134,235 |
| For sale now | 10 | 14 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW X7xDrive40i | Land Rover Defender 130S |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 23 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 21 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 21.9 gal | 24 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW X7xDrive40i | Land Rover Defender 130S |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 375 hp (best) | 296 hp |
| Torque | 398 lb-ft (best) | 347 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3 L |
| Cylinders | I6 | I6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW X7xDrive40i | Land Rover Defender 130S |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 seats | 8 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 (best) | — |
| Cargo volume | 90.4 cu ft (best) | — |
| Towing capacity | — | 8,200 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,261 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 5,452 lbs (best) | 5,570 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 9 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 122.2 in (best) | 119 in |
| Length | 203.6 in | 212 in (best) |
| Width | 78.7 in | 79 in (best) |
| Height | 72.2 in | 78 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW X7xDrive40i | Land Rover Defender 130S |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW X7 | Land Rover Defender 130 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | xDrive40i $87,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) | S $74,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | M60i $115,000 MSRP | X-Dynamic SE $83,600 MSRP |
| 3 | — | Outbound $86,400 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Vertex $105,000 MSRP |
Live inventory
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Land Rover Defender 13014 for sale
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New2026 Land Rover Defender 130
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Fuji White•Caraway Windsor Leather15 mi$101,494Land Rover Tulsa
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Santorini Black•Ebony Windsor Leather18 mi$102,174Land Rover Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
Certified2025 Land Rover Defender 130
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Carpathian Gray Premium Metallic•Ebony15,295 mi$78,999Land Rover Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
Used2026 Land Rover Defender 130
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Fuji White•Light Cloud/Lunar708 mi$92,980Land Rover Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
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Santorini Black•Ebony15 mi$98,874Land Rover Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
Used2024 Land Rover Defender 130
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Silicon Silver Premium Metallic•Vintage Tan/Ebony37,502 mi$74,999Land Rover Tulsa
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BMW X7 vs Land Rover Defender 130 FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 BMW X7 or 2027 Land Rover Defender 130?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 BMW X7 vs 2027 Land Rover Defender 130 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2027 BMW X7 or 2027 Land Rover Defender 130?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Land Rover Defender 130 starts lower at $74,000. Live BMW X7 listings start at $95,307. Live Land Rover Defender 130 listings start at $74,999.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 BMW X7 or 2027 Land Rover Defender 130?
- The 2027 Land Rover Defender 130 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (74,000).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 BMW X7 or 2027 Land Rover Defender 130?
- The 2027 BMW X7 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 BMW X7 or 2027 Land Rover Defender 130?
- The 2027 BMW X7 leads on horsepower in this comparison (523).
- Which has better seats: 2027 BMW X7 or 2027 Land Rover Defender 130?
- The 2027 Land Rover Defender 130 leads on seats in this comparison (8).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 BMW X7 or 2027 Land Rover Defender 130?
- The 2027 Land Rover Defender 130 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,200).