BMW X4 vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 60% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| X4 | Range Rover Velar | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 208 731 | R 1 459 200 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 21 127/m | R 25 504/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 79% |
| Retained after 3 years | 60% | 59% |
| Value after 3 years | R 727 060 | R 862 676 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 481 671 | R 596 524 |
| Value after 5 years | R 536 903 | R 630 615 |
| Our tier | Premium (established) | Premium (established) |
BMW X4 →
Sold locally from 2014 to 2025, the X4 was the coupe-styled version of the X3. BMW ended production without a direct replacement when the new X3 generation arrived. Used demand is thinner than for the X3, so it trades at a discount despite the higher original price.
Known for: coupe-styled x3 without a successor
Land Rover Range Rover Velar →
Slotting between the Evoque and Range Rover Sport, the Velar arrived in 2017 as the design-led option in the range. It sells on looks and cabin minimalism rather than off-road use. Residuals track the weaker end of the premium SUV class, which makes three-year-old examples notably cheap against their original list price.
Known for: style-focused middle child
Common questions
Which holds value better, the BMW X4 or the Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
They are close to inseparable: 60% vs 59% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The BMW X4 loses about R 481 671 over three years and the Land Rover Range Rover Velar loses about R 596 524. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the BMW X4 runs about R 21 127 per month and the Land Rover Range Rover Velar about R 25 504, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.