Verdict
At RM688,491, the Discovery undercuts the RM699,000 Cayenne Electric by RM10,509, yet their jobs differ sharply. Land Rover’s diesel SUV brings seven seats, an 85-litre tank and 8.1-second 0-100 km/h pace for families needing the extra row. Porsche answers with 436 hp, 835 Nm, a 113-kWh battery and 642 km claimed range; its 4.8-second sprint and 390-kW DC charging are major advantages if home and public charging suit your routine. The Discovery has Terrain Response, while the Porsche carries far more luggage with five aboard.
Pick the Land Rover Discovery if you need seven seats, Terrain Response and a full-size spare tyre more than EV pace and charging capability.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne Electric if five seats are enough and you want 436 hp, 642 km of EV range and a 781-litre boot.
Key differences
- Performance: Discovery 258 hp and 600 Nm; Cayenne Electric 436 hp and 835 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Discovery 8.1 seconds; Cayenne Electric 4.8 seconds.
- Seating: Discovery 7 seats; Cayenne Electric 5 seats.
- Boot space: Discovery 258 litres; Cayenne Electric 781 litres.
- Road tax: Discovery RM1,629 per year; Cayenne Electric RM665 per year.
- Wheelbase: Discovery 2,923 mm; Cayenne Electric 3,023 mm.
Discovery
- Seven-seat cabin with five ISOFIX points.
- Terrain Response and adjustable air suspension.
- Five-year/150,000-km warranty with five-year/65,000-km free scheduled maintenance.
- Slower 8.1-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.8 seconds.
- Much smaller 258-litre boot versus 781 litres.
- RM964 higher annual road tax.
Cayenne Electric
- 436 hp, 835 Nm and 4.8-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
- 113-kWh battery with 642 km EV range.
- 390-kW DC charging and 781-litre boot.
- Only five seats versus the Discovery’s seven.
- Costs RM10,509 more.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM688,491✓ | RM699,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,629 | RM665✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with common-rail direct fuel injection and variable geometry turbochargers | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 258 hp | — |
| Torque | 600 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore | 84 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 436 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 835 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 113 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 642 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 390 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission with Sport Mode | Single-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.1 seconds | 4.8 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.2 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 209 km/h | 230 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 189 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,970 mm | 4,985 mm |
| Width | 2,220 mm | 1,980 mm |
| Height | 1,888 mm | 1,674 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,923 mm | 3,023 mm |
| Weight | 2,298 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 258 litres | 781 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/45R21 | — |
| Rear Tyre | 275/45R21 | — |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental CrossContact LX Sport | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Slovakia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Air Suspension with PASM |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Air Suspension with PASM |
| Front Wheels | 21" 10 Split-Spoke Style 1012 Alloy | — |
| Rear Wheels | 21" 10 Split-Spoke Style 1012 Alloy | — |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | — |
| Chassis Notes | Air Suspension (adjustable ride height and damping), Terrain Response | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 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 | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | — |
| ISOFIX | Three on Middle Row Seats, Two on Last Row Seats | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Headlights | — |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | — |
| Rear Seats | 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 | — |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | — |
| Power Sockets | 3 Front, 2 Middle Row, 1 Boot | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row | — |
| Audio | 10" InTouchControl Pro, Meridian Sound System with 10 Speakers and Subwoofer | 14.25" Curved OLED Cluster + Flow Display OLED, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Qi Wireless Charging |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | — |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | — |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround Camera System | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 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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Discovery vs Cayenne Electric FAQ
Is the Land Rover Discovery or Porsche Cayenne Electric better?
The Cayenne Electric is better for outright performance, lower annual road tax, EV range and luggage space. Choose the Discovery instead when seven seats, Terrain Response and a full-size spare tyre are non-negotiable.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Cayenne Electric costs RM699,000, which is RM10,509 more than the RM688,491 Land Rover Discovery.
Which has more space for passengers and luggage?
The Discovery has seven seats to the Cayenne Electric’s five. The Porsche has the larger boot, at 781 litres versus 258 litres, so it is the stronger five-seat luggage carrier.