Verdict
The BMW X6 costs RM47,309 more, but its 335 hp mild-hybrid petrol six and 450 Nm deliver 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds, 2.7 seconds ahead of the Discovery’s 258 hp, 600 Nm diesel. It is also 216 mm narrower and has a 52 mm longer wheelbase, useful figures for a five-seat executive SUV in Malaysia. The Land Rover Discovery answers with seven seats, air suspension with adjustable ride height and Terrain Response, plus a five-year warranty and 65,000 km free scheduled maintenance. Choose space and family flexibility, or the BMW’s pace and driver-assistance kit.
X6
Pick the BMW X6 if you want 5.4-second performance, a 580-litre boot and autonomous braking with lane-keeping assistance.
Discovery
Pick the Land Rover Discovery if you need seven seats, air suspension, Terrain Response and a full-size spare tyre.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X6 RM735,800; Land Rover Discovery RM688,491.
- Performance: BMW X6 335 hp and 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds; Land Rover Discovery 258 hp and 8.1 seconds.
- Torque: BMW X6 450 Nm; Land Rover Discovery 600 Nm.
- Seating: BMW X6 five seats; Land Rover Discovery seven seats.
- Boot space: BMW X6 580 litres; Land Rover Discovery 258 litres.
- Dimensions: BMW X6 is 2,004 mm wide and 1,700 mm tall; Land Rover Discovery is 2,220 mm wide and 1,888 mm tall.
X6
- 335 hp and 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 580-litre boot despite its five-seat layout.
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping and head-up display.
- Costs RM47,309 more.
- Only five seats to the Discovery’s seven.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus five years, and a tyre repair kit instead of a full-size spare.
Discovery
- Seven seats with sliding, reclining middle-row seats.
- Air suspension, adjustable ride height and Terrain Response.
- Five-year/150,000 km warranty with 65,000 km free scheduled maintenance.
- 258 hp and 8.1-second 0-100 km/h time trail the X6’s 335 hp and 5.4 seconds.
- 258-litre boot is far smaller than the X6’s 580 litres.
- No blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking, lane-keeping assistance, head-up display or auto parking.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM735,800 | RM688,491✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637 | RM1,629✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift with Mild Hybrid Assistance | 24-valve DOHC with common-rail direct fuel injection and variable geometry turbochargers |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 2,993 cc |
| Horsepower | 335 hp✓ | 258 hp |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 600 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Diesel |
| Bore | — | 84 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 16 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 12 hp✓ | — |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm✓ | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Steptronic Sport | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission with Sport Mode |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4 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 | 4,960 mm | 4,970 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 2,220 mm |
| Height | 1,700 mm | 1,888 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 2,923 mm |
| Weight | 2,240 kg | 2,298 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | 85 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 580 litres✓ | 258 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R22 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/30R22 | 275/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" M Light Alloy Wheels V-Spoke Style 747 M | 21" 10 Split-Spoke Style 1012 Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" M Light Alloy Wheels V-Spoke Style 747 M | 21" 10 Split-Spoke Style 1012 Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension | Air Suspension (adjustable ride height and damping), Terrain Response |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear 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 | Adaptive LED Projectors 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 with Memory Function and Adjustable Lumbar | 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 System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 3 Front, 2 Middle Row, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-Speaker Harman Kardon 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 | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | 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 | Powered with Remote Control Activation | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Surround View | Yes, with Surround Camera System |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| 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 |
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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X6 vs Discovery FAQ
Is the BMW X6 or Land Rover Discovery better?
The X6 is better for performance, a large five-seat boot and active safety equipment. The Discovery is better for seven-seat practicality, air suspension, Terrain Response and longer warranty cover.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X6 costs RM47,309 more than the Land Rover Discovery. Its annual road tax is also RM8 higher: RM1,637 versus RM1,629.
Which has more luggage space?
The BMW X6 has the larger quoted boot at 580 litres, compared with 258 litres for the Land Rover Discovery. The Discovery trades that space for its third row and seven-seat capacity.