Land Rover Range Rover vs BMW X6
The Land Rover Range Rover is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 28 mpg combined versus 24 mpg for the BMW X6, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $300 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Land Rover Range Rover leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Land Rover Range Rover
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 191 configurations
2015–2027
BMW X6
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 47 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Land Rover Range Rover | BMW X6 |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 28 mpg ✓ | 24 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 26 mpg ✓ | 23 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 30 mpg ✓ | 27 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,850 ✓ | $3,150 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 102 g/mi ✓ | 359 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI; SV | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI; |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S8), Automatic (S9) | Automatic (S8) |
| Drivetrains | 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium, Premium and Electricity, Diesel | Premium |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 191 | 47 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Range Rover vs X6: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Land Rover Range Rover or the BMW X6?
The Land Rover Range Rover is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 28 mpg combined versus 24 mpg for the BMW X6, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $300 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Land Rover Range Rover runs about $2,850 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,150 for the BMW X6 — a difference of roughly $300 per year.
What engines do the Range Rover and X6 offer?
Land Rover Range Rover: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI; SV. BMW X6: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI;.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Land Rover Range Rover and the BMW X6 as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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