KMnO4 is slightly stronger oxidising agent than K2Cr2O7 in acidic medium due to its higher reduction potential since the compound having higher reduction potential behaves as best oxidizing agent. However, KMnO4 can act as an oxidising agent in all the three medium (acidic/basic/neutral) and it act as slightly weaker oxidising agent than K2Cr2O7 in basic or neutral medium.