BMW X7 vs Land Rover Discovery
Verdict
The BMW X7 is the cheaper car here at RM630,800 against RM729,800, yet it is the quicker and roomier seven-seater on key numbers: 375 hp, 5.8 seconds to 100 km/h, a 3,105 mm wheelbase and 326 litres of boot space. The Land Rover Discovery counters with diesel efficiency, using 7.2 L/100 km versus 9.5 L/100 km, plus 600 Nm, eight airbags and a five-year warranty. For Malaysia, the BMW is the stronger all-round buy unless fuel use and warranty cover sit right at the top of your list.
Pick the BMW X7 if you want the faster seven-seat SUV, with 375 hp, 5.8-second 0-100 km/h pace, more boot space and AEB listed.
Pick the Land Rover Discovery if diesel fuel economy, 600 Nm, eight airbags and a five-year warranty matter more than outright acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X7 RM630,800; Land Rover Discovery RM729,800
- Power and torque: BMW X7 375 hp/520 Nm; Land Rover Discovery 258 hp/600 Nm
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: BMW X7 5.8 s/250 km/h; Land Rover Discovery 8.1 s/209 km/h
- Fuel economy and CO2: BMW X7 9.5 L/100 km/217 g/km; Land Rover Discovery 7.2 L/100 km/189 g/km
- Size and boot: BMW X7 5,151 mm long/326 L; Land Rover Discovery 4,970 mm long/258 L
- Safety and warranty: BMW X7 6 airbags/2 years; Land Rover Discovery 8 airbags/5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 630,800✓ | RM 729,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Diesel |
| Engine | 2,998 cc | 2,993 cc |
| Power | 375 hp✓ | 258 hp |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 600 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 s✓ | 8.1 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h✓ | 209 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km✓ |
| Battery | 1.0 kWh | — |
| CO₂ | 217 g/km | 189 g/km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,151 mm | 4,970 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 2,220 mm |
| Height | 1,805 mm | 1,888 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,105 mm | 2,923 mm |
| Boot space | 326 L✓ | 258 L |
| Fuel tank | 83 L | 85 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 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.
X7
- Much quicker, with 375 hp and 5.8-second 0-100 km/h
- Longer 3,105 mm wheelbase and larger 326-litre boot
- Auto emergency braking is listed
- Higher listed fuel use at 9.5 L/100 km
- Higher CO2 output at 217 g/km
- Shorter two-year warranty
Discovery
- Lower listed fuel use at 7.2 L/100 km
- Stronger torque figure at 600 Nm
- Eight airbags and five-year warranty
- Slower 8.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 258-litre boot
- Much wider at 2,220 mm
X7 vs Discovery FAQ
Is the BMW X7 or Land Rover Discovery better?
The BMW X7 is the better all-rounder on these numbers: it is cheaper, quicker, has more boot space and lists AEB. The Land Rover Discovery is better if diesel economy, warranty length and airbag count are your priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Discovery costs RM99,000 more than the BMW X7. The BMW is RM630,800, while the Discovery is RM729,800.
Which is more economical to run on fuel?
The Land Rover Discovery has the lower listed fuel consumption at 7.2 L/100 km, compared with 9.5 L/100 km for the BMW X7. Its CO2 figure is also lower, at 189 g/km versus 217 g/km.