Verdict
At RM1,188,800, the BMW M5 undercuts the Land Rover Range Rover Sport by RM509,200 yet is much quicker: 3.5 seconds to 100 km/h versus 5.7 seconds. It also gets plug-in hybrid hardware, a 22.1 kWh battery and 67 km EV range, useful for short Klang Valley runs. The Range Rover Sport fights back with SUV practicality: 835 litres of boot space, air suspension, a 90-litre tank and a longer 5-year/150,000 km manufacturer warranty. The BMW is the driver’s choice; the Land Rover is the family-hauler.
M5
Pick the BMW M5 if you want the quicker car, plug-in hybrid electric running for short trips and a lower purchase price.
Range Rover Sport
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Sport if you need SUV space, air suspension, a much bigger boot and a longer manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M5 RM1,188,800; Land Rover Range Rover Sport RM1,698,000
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M5 3.5 seconds; Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.7 seconds
- Power and torque: BMW M5 591 hp/750 Nm plus a 194 hp/280 Nm motor; Land Rover Range Rover Sport 396 hp/550 Nm
- Boot space: BMW M5 466 litres; Land Rover Range Rover Sport 835 litres
- Road tax: BMW M5 RM8,408/year; Land Rover Range Rover Sport RM1,635/year
- Warranty: BMW M5 2-year manufacturer warranty with 5-year extended cover; Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5-year/150,000 km manufacturer warranty
M5
- Much quicker to 100 km/h
- Plug-in hybrid system with 22.1 kWh battery and 67 km EV range
- RM509,200 cheaper to buy
- Smaller 466-litre boot
- Higher RM8,408 annual road tax
- No head-up display listed
Range Rover Sport
- 835-litre boot is far larger
- Air suspension with adjustable ride height and damping
- 5-year/150,000 km manufacturer warranty
- Costs RM509,200 more
- Slower 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- No EV range or plug-in charging capability listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,188,800✓ | RM 1,698,000 |
| 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, direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharged mild hybrid with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | 2,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 591 hp✓ | 396 hp |
| Torque | 750 Nm✓ | 550 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| 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 | ZF 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 5.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 242 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,096 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 2,209 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,997 mm |
| Weight | 2,510 kg | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 466 litres | 835 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/40R20 | 285/45R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/35R21 | 285/45R22 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook S1 evo Z | Pirelli Scorpion Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" M Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" M Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| 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 | Adaptive Dynamics, Air Suspension (adjustable ride height and damping), Terrain Response 2 |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, 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 outer two rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Matrix LED |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Power Reclining |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, tilt and slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lights and Boot |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System | 13.1" Curved Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Meridian Sound System |
| 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 with Steering Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with Surround Camera System |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | ClearSight Digital Rear-view Mirror |
| 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 | RM 8,408 | RM 1,635✓ |
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.
M5 vs Range Rover Sport FAQ
Is the BMW M5 or Land Rover Range Rover Sport better?
The BMW M5 is better for performance and purchase price. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is better for luggage space, SUV ride hardware and manufacturer warranty cover.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs RM1,698,000, which is RM509,200 more than the RM1,188,800 BMW M5.
Which is cheaper to tax in Malaysia?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is much cheaper to tax at RM1,635 per year. The BMW M5 costs RM8,408 per year, a difference of RM6,773 annually.