Verdict
At RM635,800, the BMW X7 undercuts the RM638,800 Range Rover Velar by RM3,000 yet brings seven seats, 375 hp and 520 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds. Its 3,105 mm wheelbase and air suspension suit a large family, although its 326-litre boot and RM1,637 annual road tax are less friendly. The Velar is the sharper ownership-cost choice: 7.6 L/100 km, 173 g/km and RM439 road tax, plus a much larger 673-litre boot, but it is strictly a five-seater and 0.9 seconds slower to 100 km/h.
X7
Pick the BMW X7 if you need seven seats, stronger 375 hp performance and active cruise control with Stop & Go for only RM3,000 less.
Range Rover Velar
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Velar if five seats are enough and you want the 673-litre boot, lower 7.6 L/100 km economy figure and five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X7 RM635,800; Range Rover Velar RM638,800.
- Performance: BMW X7 375 hp, 520 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds; Range Rover Velar 247 hp, 365 Nm and 6.7 seconds.
- Seating and boot: BMW X7 has 7 seats and 326 litres; Range Rover Velar has 5 seats and 673 litres.
- Economy and CO2: BMW X7 is rated at 9.5 L/100 km and 217 g/km; Range Rover Velar at 7.6 L/100 km and 173 g/km.
- Road tax: BMW X7 RM1,637 per year; Range Rover Velar RM439 per year.
- Warranty: BMW X7 gets 2 years with unlimited mileage; Range Rover Velar gets 5 years/65,000 km plus free scheduled maintenance.
X7
- Seven seats and a 3,105 mm wheelbase.
- 375 hp, 520 Nm and a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Air suspension, active cruise control with Stop & Go, and surround-view camera.
- 326-litre boot is 347 litres smaller than the Velar's.
- Rated at 9.5 L/100 km and RM1,637 yearly road tax.
- Two-year warranty is shorter than the Velar's five-year cover.
Range Rover Velar
- 673-litre boot despite its shorter 4,803 mm body.
- 7.6 L/100 km rating, 173 g/km CO2 and RM439 annual road tax.
- Five-year/65,000 km warranty with free scheduled maintenance.
- Five seats versus the X7's seven.
- 247 hp and 365 Nm trail the X7 by 128 hp and 155 Nm.
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot information system or auto parking listed.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM635,800✓ | RM638,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637 | RM439✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC Direct Injection with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 375 hp✓ | 247 hp |
| Torque | 520 Nm✓ | 365 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 12 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 0.96 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Automatic with Steptronic | ZF 8HP45 |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.8 seconds✓ | 6.7 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 9.5 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 217 km/h |
| Co2 | 217 g/km | 173 g/km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,151 mm | 4,803 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 2,145 mm |
| Height | 1,805 mm | 1,665 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,105 mm | 2,874 mm |
| Weight | 2,320 kg | 1,804 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | 63 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 326 litres | 673 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R22 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/35R22 | 265/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats | Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Executive Drive Pro (Active Roll Stabilisation) | Adaptive Dynamics, Intelligent Driveline Dynamics, Terrain Response |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Second Row Passenger Seats and Third Row Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Automatic Braking | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive Laser Projectors with High Beam Assist | Matrix LED |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated | 10-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Middle Row 40:20:40 Split-Folding, Third Row 50:50 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 | Triple-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide, Sky Lounge with 6 Colours | Panoramic |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights with Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, iDrive Touch Controller, 16-speaker 600W 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 | Active Cruise Control with Active Lane Keeping Assistant and Stop & Go Function | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot, Contactless Opening | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | No |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft Close Function, All Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Wireless Qi Charger, BMW ConnectedDrive, Concierge Service, BMW Live Cockpit Professional | — |
| 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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X7 vs Range Rover Velar FAQ
Is the BMW X7 or Land Rover Range Rover Velar better?
The BMW X7 is better for carrying up to seven people and for outright performance, while the Range Rover Velar suits buyers prioritising a 673-litre boot, lower fuel-use rating and lower annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Range Rover Velar costs RM3,000 more than the BMW X7. The BMW is RM635,800 and the Velar is RM638,800.
Which one has the better warranty?
The Range Rover Velar has the longer standard warranty at five years or 65,000 km, including free scheduled maintenance. The BMW X7 has a two-year warranty with unlimited mileage, plus a five-year extended warranty.