BMW X5 vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar (2026)
BMW X5 (₹96.90 Lakh – ₹1.12 Crore) and Land Rover Range Rover Velar (₹81.00 Lakh – ₹87.50 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is more affordable — it starts ₹15.90 Lakh lower than the BMW X5.
- The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is the more powerful car, with 247 bhp against null bhp.
Specification Comparison
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BMW X5 in short
The X5 is BMW's large luxury SUV for India, facelifted in 2023 and priced ₹96.90 lakh to ₹1.12 crore across four variants — six-cylinder petrol (40i) and diesel (30d), each in xLine and M Sport trims. Every variant is a 3.0L six with xDrive, and the 645-litre boot leads the class. Local assembly keeps it under the Mercedes-Benz GLE's ₹1.00 crore entry. The GLE and Audi Q7 are its rivals; the Q7 counters with seven seats.
Full X5 prices & variants →Land Rover Range Rover Velar in short
The Velar is the design-led middle child of the Range Rover family, sold in India in its 2023-facelift form from ₹81.00 lakh for the Dynamic SE to ₹87.50 lakh for the Autobiography, the latter with petrol and diesel identically priced. Engines are a 250 PS 2.0L turbo-petrol (P250) and a 204 PS 2.0L diesel (D200). Prices are from Land Rover India's official pan-India list. It fights the Mercedes GLC, BMW X3 and its own corporate cousin, the Jaguar F-Pace.
Full Range Rover Velar prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: X5 or Range Rover Velar?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is more affordable — it starts ₹15.90 Lakh lower than the BMW X5. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
X5 vs Range Rover Velar — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: BMW X5 — not yet tested; Land Rover Range Rover Velar — not yet tested.
Should I buy the X5 or the Range Rover Velar?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is more affordable — it starts ₹15.90 Lakh lower than the BMW X5. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is the more powerful car, with 247 bhp against null bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.