BMW X6 vs. Land Rover Range Rover Velar
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW X6 and Land Rover Range Rover Velar contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the BMW X6 and the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
When we compare the BMW X6's and the Land Rover Range Rover Velar's specifications and ratings, the BMW X6 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and resale value. Based on this comparison of the BMW X6's and the Land Rover Range Rover Velar's specifications and ratings, the BMW X6 is a better car than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
Pricing: For a new model, the BMW X6's price is between $79,798 and $110,238, with the Land Rover Range Rover Velar priced between $66,497 and $86,470.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW X6 loses 53.5 percent of its value and the Land Rover Range Rover Velar loses 51.7 percent of its value. This means the Land Rover Range Rover Velar retains 1.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW X6.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW X6 is 7.3 out of 10 while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar's quality rating is 6.5 out of 10. This results in the BMW X6 being ranked 13 out of 20 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs and the Land Rover Range Rover Velar being ranked 15 out of 20.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW X6 is 7.4 out of 10. For the Land Rover Range Rover Velar the reliability rating is 5.8 out of 10. This gives the BMW X6 an advantage in reliability compared to the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW X6’s base engine makes 375 horsepower, and the Land Rover Range Rover Velar base engine makes 247 horsepower.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$79,798 - $110,238
Starting MSRP:
$74,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$86,386
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$58,700 - $129,700
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$66,497 - $86,470
Starting MSRP:
$61,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$72,087
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$48,600 - $127,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$73,757
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$73,757 - $73,757
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$69,397
Price Range:
$59,987 - $84,240
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$82,938
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$54,923 - $133,203
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
204
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
5,868
# Good or Great Deals:
42
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$40,415
Depreciation %:
54.2%
Resale Value $:
$34,085
Residual Value %:
45.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
56.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
53.3% - 59.3%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$32,527
Depreciation %:
52.9%
Resale Value $:
$28,973
Residual Value %:
47.1%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
53.4%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
43.3% - 61%
BMW X6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Land Rover Range Rover Velar Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.5 / 10
Reliability:
5.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW X6
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.2
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.9 - 10.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
10.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.9 - 12.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 41.1
BMW X6 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 2Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 11Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
13 out of / 19Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 20Ranking
16 out of / 20Ranking
17 out of / 68Ranking
26 out of / 68Ranking
30 out of / 68Ranking
41 out of / 68Ranking
43 out of / 68Ranking
43 out of / 68Ranking
49 out of / 59Ranking
51 out of / 68Land Rover Range Rover Velar Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 4Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
12 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 20Ranking
16 out of / 20Ranking
17 out of / 20Ranking
18 out of / 20Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW X6 Trim Levels
M60i, xDrive40i
Land Rover Range Rover Velar Trim Levels
P250 Dynamic SE, P250 S, P400 Dynamic HSE, P400 Dynamic SE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
375 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
398 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
247 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 1300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
475 / 562 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Cargo Space:
27.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
59.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
30.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
62.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
135.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5002 lbs
Width:
87.1 inches
Height:
66.5 inches
Length:
195 inches
Wheelbase:
117.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4130 lbs
Width:
84.5 inches
Height:
66.3 inches
Length:
188.9 inches
Wheelbase:
113 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Green
Manhattan Green Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gold
Not available
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Ligurian Black Ultra Metallic Gloss / Ligurian Black Ultra Metallic Satin / Santorini Black Metallic
Gray
Carpathian Grey Metallic / Zadar Grey Metallic
Green
British Racing Green Ultra Metallic Gloss / British Racing Green Ultra Metallic Satin
Red
Desire Red Ultra Metallic Gloss
White
F
Blue
Constellation Blue Ultra Metallic Gloss / Petrolix Blue Ultra Metallic Gloss / Varesine Blue Metallic / Velocity Blue Ultra Metallic Gloss / Velocity Blue Ultra Metallic Satin
Brown
Tourmaline Brown Ultra Metallic Gloss / Tourmaline Brown Ultra Metallic Satin
Gold
Sunset Gold Ultra Metallic Gloss / Sunset Gold Ultra Metallic Satin
Orange
Sanguinello Orange Ultra Metallic Gloss
Purple
Amethyst Grey-Purple Ultra Metallic Gloss
Silver
Ethereal Frost Silver Ultra Metallic Gloss / Ethereal Frost Silver Ultra Metallic Satin / Flux Silver Ultra Metallic Gloss / Flux Silver Ultra Metallic Satin / Hakuba Silver Metallic / Ionian Silver Ultra Metallic Gloss / Ionian Silver Ultra Metallic Satin
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Coffee / Cognac / Tartufo
Gray
Silverstone
Red
Tacora Red
White
Ivory White
Blue
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Cloud / Cloud/Ebony
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Blue
Raven Blue/Ebony
