BMW X4 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport
Verdict
At RM404,800 to RM396,226, these two are separated by RM8,574, so the decision is not really price for a Malaysian buyer shopping near RM400k. The BMW X4 is the sharper on-paper drive: 249 hp, 350 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds and 240 km/h. The Land Rover Discovery Sport answers with seven seats, a five-year warranty and a 70-litre tank. The BMW also has the larger boot at 525 litres versus 479 litres, despite the Land Rover being taller and much wider.
Pick the BMW X4 if you want the quicker SUV, the larger boot and listed auto emergency braking.
Pick the Land Rover Discovery Sport if seven seats and a five-year warranty matter more than outright pace.
Key differences
- Seats: BMW X4 5; Land Rover Discovery Sport 7
- Power/torque: BMW X4 249 hp/350 Nm; Land Rover Discovery Sport 237 hp/340 Nm
- 0-100 km/h/top speed: BMW X4 6.3 s/240 km/h; Land Rover Discovery Sport 8.2 s/199 km/h
- Size: BMW X4 4,751 x 1,918 x 1,621 mm; Land Rover Discovery Sport 4,599 x 2,173 x 1,724 mm
- Wheelbase/boot: BMW X4 2,864 mm/525 L; Land Rover Discovery Sport 2,741 mm/479 L
- Warranty/airbags: BMW X4 2 years/6 airbags; Land Rover Discovery Sport 5 years/7 airbags
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 404,800 | RM 396,226✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Power | 249 hp✓ | 237 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm✓ | 340 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3 s✓ | 8.2 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h✓ | 199 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.5 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km✓ |
| EV range | — | 0 km |
| CO₂ | 192 g/km✓ | 197 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,751 mm | 4,599 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 2,173 mm |
| Height | 1,621 mm | 1,724 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,864 mm | 2,741 mm |
| Boot space | 525 L✓ | 479 L |
| Fuel tank | 65 L | 70 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | RM 440 |
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.
X4
- Quicker 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 249 hp and 350 Nm outputs
- Larger 525-litre boot
- Only five seats
- Shorter two-year warranty
- Smaller 65-litre fuel tank
Discovery Sport
- Seven-seat cabin
- Longer five-year warranty
- Larger 70-litre fuel tank
- Slower 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 199 km/h top speed
- Smaller 479-litre boot
X4 vs Discovery Sport FAQ
Is the BMW X4 or Land Rover Discovery Sport better?
The BMW X4 is better for performance and boot space, with 249 hp, 6.3 seconds to 100 km/h and 525 litres. The Land Rover Discovery Sport is better if you need seven seats and a five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X4 costs RM404,800, which is RM8,574 more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport at RM396,226.
Which is more practical for family use?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has the key family advantage with seven seats. The BMW X4 counters with more boot space, at 525 litres versus 479 litres, so it depends on passenger count rather than luggage alone.