BMW X6 vs Land Rover Discovery
Verdict
At RM734,800, the BMW X6 is RM5,000 dearer than the Land Rover Discovery, but it is the quicker, more powerful five-seat SUV: 335 hp and 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds versus 258 hp and 8.1 seconds. The Discovery fights back with seven seats, 600 Nm, 7.2 L/100 km diesel economy and a five-year warranty. For a Malaysian buyer, this is less about badge rivalry and more about use case: pace and boot space, or seats and long-coverage practicality.
Pick the BMW X6 if you want the faster five-seat SUV, with 335 hp, a 5.4-second century sprint and 580 litres of boot space.
Pick the Land Rover Discovery if you need seven seats, 600 Nm of diesel torque and a longer five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X6 RM734,800; Land Rover Discovery RM729,800
- Seats: BMW X6 5; Land Rover Discovery 7
- Power and torque: BMW X6 335 hp/450 Nm; Land Rover Discovery 258 hp/600 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X6 5.4 seconds; Land Rover Discovery 8.1 seconds
- Boot space: BMW X6 580 litres; Land Rover Discovery 258 litres
- Warranty: BMW X6 2 years; Land Rover Discovery 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 734,800 | RM 729,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Diesel |
| Engine | 2,998 cc | 2,993 cc |
| Power | 335 hp✓ | 258 hp |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 600 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 s✓ | 8.1 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h✓ | 209 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.2 L/100km |
| Battery | 1.0 kWh | — |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 580 L✓ | 258 L |
| Fuel tank | 83 L | 85 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 8✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,637 | 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.
X6
- Much quicker 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 335 hp output
- Larger 580-litre boot
- Only five seats
- Shorter two-year warranty
- Less torque than the Discovery
Discovery
- Seven-seat cabin
- Stronger 600 Nm torque figure
- Five-year warranty
- Slower 8.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 258 hp output
- Smaller 258-litre boot
X6 vs Discovery FAQ
Is the BMW X6 or Land Rover Discovery better?
The BMW X6 is better for performance and luggage space. The Land Rover Discovery is better if you need seven seats, diesel torque and a longer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X6 costs RM5,000 more than the Land Rover Discovery. The gap is small at this level, so the bigger decision is five-seat performance versus seven-seat practicality.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The BMW X6 is much quicker, taking 5.4 seconds from 0-100 km/h. The Land Rover Discovery takes 8.1 seconds.