BMW X5 30d vs Range Rover Sport (2019+) which would you ch

[Seemo49]

I’m currently looking at buying a used SUV and have narrowed it down to either a BMW X5 30d or a Range Rover Sport, most likely a D300 or SDV6.

Budget is around £40k, and I’m looking at 2019 onwards cars with sensible mileage.

It will mainly be used as a family car, with a mix of motorway and city driving, so comfort, reliability and running costs are important.

For those who have owned or driven both:
• Which would you choose and why?
• How do they compare in terms of reliability and running costs?
• Is there a particular engine or spec I should prioritise or avoid?

The Range Rover Sport appeals more for looks and interior, but the X5 seems to have the better reputation for reliability, so I’m a bit torn.

Would appreciate any real-world ownership experiences.

Thanks.

[ZX10R NIN]

The X5 is a little more reliable but both have the capacity to throw a big bill.

The RRS in 4.4d spec would get the nod from me:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202601099...

but not before I'd test driven a Cayenne especially in 4.2d form:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202603140...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202603130...

Leftfield

GV80, superb cars & a very nice place to be, they'll do everything you need have a chunk of warranty left too. I'd recommend a test drive.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202601068...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202602179...

[rborhara]

ive been looking at a RRS 71 reg with the Hybrid engine, with manufacturer approved warranty for 2 years thru autotrader and you can get some nice stunners for around £32 to £38k knowing they have peace of mind.

They are the previous shape but if you want a current one then £60k onwards, hopefully they drop in september but i cant see them dropping 20K

BMW would just be an option if i cant get a RRS but that my sentiment , i hope you find the right one and post a pic if you do

[andy43]

ZX10R NIN said:

Leftfield

GV80, superb cars & a very nice place to be, they'll do everything you need have a chunk of warranty left too. I'd recommend a test drive.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202601068...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202602179...

If you can find one of these with the cream interior and Luxury spec they’re a veeery nice place to sit.

[Seemo49]

andy43 said:

If you can find one of these with the cream interior and Luxury spec they re a veeery nice place to sit.

If it was between x5 and RRS what would you choose?

[Mabozza]

ZX10R NIN said:

Leftfield

GV80, superb cars & a very nice place to be, they'll do everything you need have a chunk of warranty left too. I'd recommend a test drive.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202601068...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202602179...

What 3.0D engine do they use? is it their own or shared with/borrowed from another manufacturer?

[ABMA]

Mabozza said:

ZX10R NIN said:

Leftfield

GV80, superb cars & a very nice place to be, they'll do everything you need have a chunk of warranty left too. I'd recommend a test drive.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202601068...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202602179...

What 3.0D engine do they use? is it their own or shared with/borrowed from another manufacturer?

It is an inline 6 cylinder turbo diesel, made/ manufactured by Hyundai (the parent company that owns Genesis.
It is not borrowed/ shared from another manufacturer.

[dmsims]

Interesting choices for a "family" car

https://bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/2/1/e000210