BMW M5 vs Land Rover Discovery
Verdict
The M5 is 56% more powerful, the M5 has a 45% bigger boot, while the Discovery is about 39% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,188,800 | RM 729,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection, Variable Valve Timing and Lift, plug-in hybrid assistance | 24-valve DOHC with common-rail direct fuel injection and variable geometry turbochargers |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | 2,993 cc |
| Horsepower | 591 hp✓ | 258 hp |
| Torque | 750 Nm✓ | 600 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | V |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Diesel |
| Bore | — | 84 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 16 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 194 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 280 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | — |
| Battery Capacity | 22.1 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 67 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.4 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | M Steptronic | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission with Sport Mode |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 8.1 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.2 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 209 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 189 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,096 mm | 4,970 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 2,220 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,888 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,923 mm |
| Weight | 2,510 kg | 2,298 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 85 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 466 litres✓ | 258 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/40R20 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/35R21 | 275/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook S1 evo Z | Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" M Alloys | 21" 10 Split-Spoke Style 1012 Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" M Alloys | 21" 10 Split-Spoke Style 1012 Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | M Adaptive Suspension | Air Suspension (adjustable ride height and damping), Terrain Response |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag | 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for outer two rear passenger seats | Three on Middle Row Seats, Two on Last Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Adaptive LED Headlights |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-Folding, Manual Slide and Recline Middle Row, 50:50 Split-Folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear | 3 Front, 2 Middle Row, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System | 10" InTouchControl Pro, Meridian Sound System with 10 Speakers and Subwoofer |
| 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 Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Proximity Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with Surround Camera System |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 5-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 8,408 | RM 1,629✓ |
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.