Compare the Land Rover Defender 130 vs BMW X7
AI generated from our expert reviews
Both of these large SUVs provide comfortable rides thanks to standard air suspension, and both can seat adults in their rearmost rows. When you reach a twisty road, the BMW X7 proves enjoyable to drive for something of its size and weight, whereas the Land Rover Defender 130 asks for a more relaxed approach to corners than sportier premium rivals. On the motorway, the BMW X7 is slightly more refined, though there is truly not very much in it. If towing capacity matters for your journeys, the BMW X7 can tow more than the Land Rover Defender 130.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Tow hitch
A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Diesel | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 7 Best |
| Boot space, seats up 1094 litres (5+ suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 300 litres (2 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 2,078 litres | Boot space, seats down 2,120 litres Best |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 5,358 mm x 2,008 mm x 1,970 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 5,181 mm x 2,000 mm x 1,835 mm |
| Towing capacity 3,000 kg | Towing capacity 3,500 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £4,850 | First year tax rate £3,420 Best |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Four wheel drive | Drive type Four wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 3.0 D350 Auto | Engine name xDrive40i MHT Step Auto |
| Engine size 3.0 L Diesel • 350 BHP | Engine size 3.0 L Petrol • 381 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Diesel | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Four wheel drive | Drive type Four wheel drive |
| Forward gears 8 | Forward gears 8 |
| Acceleration 6.8 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 5.8 s (0-60 mph) Best |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 7 Best |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 1,094 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 300 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 2,078 litres | Boot (seats down) 2,120 litres Best |
| Length 5,358 mm | Length 5,181 mm |
| Width 2,008 mm | Width 2,000 mm |
| Height 1,970 mm | Height 1,835 mm |
| Wheelbase 3.02 m | Wheelbase 3.11 m |
| Turning circle 12.8 m | Turning circle 13.0 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.