Verdict
The BMW X6 costs RM735,800, RM97,000 more than the RM638,800 Range Rover Velar, and that gap brings a 335 hp/450 Nm mild-hybrid 3.0-litre versus 247 hp/365 Nm from the Velar’s 2.0-litre. Its 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.3 seconds quicker, while blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking, lane-keeping assistance and a 360-degree camera make a real difference in Malaysian traffic. The Velar counters with a 673-litre boot, 93 litres more luggage room, plus a five-year/65,000 km maintenance package. Choose based on pace and driver assistance, or boot space and lower running commitments.
Pick the BMW X6 if you want 335 hp, a 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time and the stronger active-safety and parking kit.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Velar if you prioritise the 673-litre boot, RM1,198 lower annual road tax and five-year/65,000 km scheduled maintenance.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X6 RM735,800; Range Rover Velar RM638,800.
- Power and torque: BMW X6 335 hp and 450 Nm; Range Rover Velar 247 hp and 365 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X6 5.4 seconds; Range Rover Velar 6.7 seconds.
- Boot space: BMW X6 580 litres; Range Rover Velar 673 litres.
- Annual road tax: BMW X6 RM1,637; Range Rover Velar RM439.
- Warranty: BMW X6 two years with unlimited mileage; Range Rover Velar five years/65,000 km.
X6
- 335 hp and 450 Nm with mild-hybrid assistance
- 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and 360-degree camera
- RM97,000 higher purchase price
- 580-litre boot is 93 litres smaller
- RM1,637 annual road tax versus RM439
Range Rover Velar
- 673-litre boot
- Five-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance
- RM1,198 lower annual road tax
- 247 hp and 365 Nm trail the BMW’s 335 hp and 450 Nm
- 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.3 seconds slower
- No blind-spot system, autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM735,800 | RM638,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637 | RM439✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift with Mild Hybrid Assistance | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 335 hp✓ | 247 hp |
| Torque | 450 Nm✓ | 365 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 12 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Steptronic Sport | ZF 8HP45 |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4 seconds✓ | 6.7 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.6 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 217 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 173 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,960 mm | 4,803 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 2,145 mm |
| Height | 1,700 mm | 1,665 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 2,874 mm |
| Weight | 2,240 kg | 1,804 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | 63 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 580 litres | 673 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R22 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/30R22 | 265/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 22" M Light Alloy Wheels V-Spoke Style 747 M | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" M Light Alloy Wheels V-Spoke Style 747 M | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension | Adaptive Dynamics, Intelligent Driveline Dynamics, Terrain Response |
| 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear seats | Available for two outer rear passenger 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 | Matrix LED |
| 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 | 10-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 10" InControl Navigation Pro, Touch Pro Duo, 17-speaker 825W 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 | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive 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 | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Surround View | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | No |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 65,000 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 Range Rover Velar FAQ
Is the BMW X6 or Land Rover Range Rover Velar better?
The BMW X6 is better for outright performance and driver assistance, with 335 hp, 5.4-second acceleration and autonomous braking. The Range Rover Velar is the better practical ownership choice if its 673-litre boot and five-year/65,000 km maintenance cover matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X6 costs RM97,000 more than the Range Rover Velar. That extra spend gets 88 hp, 85 Nm, a 1.3-second quicker 0-100 km/h time, active safety assistance and a 360-degree surround-view camera.
Which has the better warranty coverage?
The Range Rover Velar has the longer manufacturer warranty at five years/65,000 km, compared with two years and unlimited mileage for the BMW X6. It also includes five-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance.