Verdict
The BMW M3 is the hard-charging choice: its 503 hp, 650 Nm 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol engine reaches 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, against the Evoque’s 200 hp, 320 Nm and 8.6 seconds. It also brings adaptive M suspension, an Active M Differential and selectable 4WD, 4WD Sport and 2WD modes. The RM348,000 saving on the Range Rover Evoque buys a 591-litre boot, a taller SUV body and adaptive cruise control. For Malaysian buyers, the M3’s RM2,113 annual road tax is far steeper than the Evoque’s RM439.
M3
Pick the BMW M3 if 3.5-second 0-100 km/h pace, 503 hp and its adaptive M chassis matter more than price, boot space and running tax.
Range Rover Evoque
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque if you want the RM498,800 SUV with a 591-litre boot, adaptive cruise control and far lower RM439 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M3 RM846,800; Land Rover Range Rover Evoque RM498,800.
- Power and torque: BMW M3 503 hp and 650 Nm; Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 200 hp and 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.
- Annual road tax: BMW M3 RM2,113; Land Rover Range Rover Evoque RM439.
- Driver assistance: BMW M3 passive cruise control and lane-keeping warning; Land Rover Range Rover Evoque adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping steering…
M3
- 503 hp and 650 Nm from a 2,993 cc twin-turbo petrol engine.
- 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time and 250 km/h top speed.
- Adaptive M Suspension, Active M Differential and selectable 4WD, 4WD Sport and 2WD modes.
- RM846,800 costs RM348,000 more.
- RM2,113 annual road tax is RM1,674 higher.
- 480-litre boot trails the Evoque’s 591 litres.
Range Rover Evoque
- RM498,800 price and RM439 annual road tax.
- 591-litre boot, 111 litres larger than the M3’s.
- Adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping steering correction.
- 200 hp and 320 Nm are substantially down on the M3’s 503 hp and 650 Nm.
- 8.6-second 0-100 km/h time is 5.1 seconds slower.
- 150,000 km manufacturer warranty limit versus the M3’s unlimited mileage warranty.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM846,800 | RM498,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113 | RM439✓ |
| 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 | 3 years | — |
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 BMW M3 is better for outright performance, with 503 hp and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time. The Range Rover Evoque is the more sensible practical choice, costing RM348,000 less and carrying 591 litres in its boot.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M3 costs RM846,800 and the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque costs RM498,800, so the M3 is RM348,000 more expensive.
Which has lower running costs on road tax?
The Range Rover Evoque has much lower annual road tax at RM439, compared with RM2,113 for the BMW M3. That is a RM1,674 yearly difference.