BMW X7 vs Land Rover Range Rover
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 58% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
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Head to head
| X7 | Range Rover | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 2 129 309 | R 3 291 700 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 37 217/m | R 57 534/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 78% | 78% |
| Retained after 3 years | 58% | 58% |
| Value after 3 years | R 1 230 776 | R 1 902 657 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 898 533 | R 1 389 043 |
| Value after 5 years | R 888 098 | R 1 372 911 |
| Our tier | Luxury flagship & exotic | Luxury flagship & exotic |
BMW X7 →
BMW's largest SUV arrived in South Africa in 2019 as a seven-seat rival to the Mercedes GLS. Pricing starts above two million rand. Depreciation is steep, which is typical of full-size luxury SUVs in this market.
Known for: seven-seat flagship suv
Land Rover Range Rover →
The full-size Range Rover has been the default statement SUV in South Africa for decades, now starting above R3 million. Waiting lists formed for the current generation, but like all flagships it sheds value quickly once the warranty clock starts. Long-wheelbase and V8 derivatives dominate local orders.
Known for: flagship status symbol
Common questions
Which holds value better, the BMW X7 or the Land Rover Range Rover?
They are close to inseparable: 58% vs 58% 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 X7 loses about R 898 533 over three years and the Land Rover Range Rover loses about R 1 389 043. 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 X7 runs about R 37 217 per month and the Land Rover Range Rover about R 57 534, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.