Verdict
The RM837,800 BMW M3 costs RM339,000 more than the RM498,800 Range Rover Evoque, and that buys a very different brief: 503 hp, 650 Nm and 3.5 seconds to 100 km/h against 200 hp, 320 Nm and 8.6 seconds. The Evoque is the more sensible Malaysian daily-use choice with a 591-litre boot, 67-litre tank and five-year/150,000-km warranty. But the M3 brings adaptive M suspension, an Active M Differential and selectable 4WD, 4WD Sport and 2WD modes for buyers who prioritise performance.
M3
Pick the BMW M3 if 503 hp, 650 Nm and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time matter more than a RM339,000 saving and extra luggage space.
Range Rover Evoque
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque if you want the 591-litre boot, adaptive cruise control and five-year/150,000-km warranty at far lower cost.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M3 RM837,800; Land Rover Range Rover Evoque RM498,800.
- Power and torque: BMW M3 503 hp/650 Nm; Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 200 hp/320 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M3 3.5 seconds; Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 8.6 seconds.
- Boot space: BMW M3 480 litres; Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 591 litres.
- Warranty: BMW M3 two years with unlimited mileage; Land Rover Range Rover Evoque five years/150,000 km.
- Road tax: BMW M3 RM2,113 per year; Land Rover Range Rover Evoque RM439 per year.
M3
- 503 hp and 650 Nm with a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Adaptive M Suspension, Active M Differential and selectable 4WD, 4WD Sport and 2WD modes.
- Automatic parking with reversing assist, plus a tilt-and-slide sunroof.
- RM339,000 dearer.
- 480-litre boot is 111 litres smaller.
- RM2,113 annual road tax versus RM439.
Range Rover Evoque
- 591-litre boot and a 67-litre fuel tank.
- Adaptive cruise control and steering-correction lane keeping.
- Five-year/150,000-km manufacturer warranty.
- 200 hp and 320 Nm trail the M3's 503 hp and 650 Nm.
- 8.6-second 0-100 km/h time is 5.1 seconds slower.
- No sunroof or automatic parking system.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM837,800 | RM498,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 503 hp✓ | 200 hp |
| Torque | 650 Nm✓ | 320 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed M Steptronic Transmission with Drivelogic | ZF 9HP |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 8.6 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 10.1 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 216 km/h |
| Co2 | 230 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,794 mm | 4,371 mm |
| Width | 1,903 mm | 1,996 mm |
| Height | 1,433 mm | 1,649 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,681 mm |
| Weight | 1,855 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | 67 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres | 591 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/30R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Super Sport Run-flat | Pirelli Scorpion Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Double-spoke Style 826 M Two-tone Forged Alloy | 21" Style 5137 Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Double-spoke Style 826 M Two-tone Forged Alloy | 21" Style 5137 Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension, Active M Differential, 4WD, 4WD Sport and 2WD Modes | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for two outer 2nd row passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 80 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Attentiveness Assistant, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Collision Prevention, Active Protection | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Laser Projectors with Auto High Beam | Adaptive LED Headlights |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Powered Front Seats with Power Lumbar |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear AC vents |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 5 USBs, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (11 Colours) | Map Lights, Ambient Lights and Boot |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 front, 2 rear |
| Audio | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 10.25" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 12-speaker 360W Harman Kardon Sound System | 11.4" Pivi Pro Infotainment with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 11-speaker Meridian Sound System (400W) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four windows, auto up and down with anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Smartphone Key and Proximity Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Opening | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking, with Reversing Assist | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger, BMW ConnectedDrive, Concierge Service | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113 | RM439✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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M3 vs Range Rover Evoque FAQ
Is the BMW M3 or Land Rover Range Rover Evoque better?
The M3 is better for outright performance, reaching 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds with 503 hp. The Evoque is better for daily practicality, with a 591-litre boot, adaptive cruise control and a five-year/150,000-km warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M3 costs RM339,000 more than the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.
Which has the larger boot?
The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has the larger boot at 591 litres, compared with 480 litres in the BMW M3. That is a 111-litre advantage.