Verdict
The L461 is the materially stronger new-generation choice: its 396 hp and 550 Nm cut the 0-100 km/h time from 7.2 to 5.7 seconds, while its 835-litre boot is 51 litres larger. It also brings matrix LED headlamps, adaptive cruise control with steering assist and a five-year warranty. But the RM1,698,000 L461 costs RM903,000 more than the RM795,000 L494. For a Malaysian buyer, the L494’s 105-litre tank, 241 kg lower weight and included five-year/65,000 km scheduled maintenance make it the financially saner older-generation buy.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Sport L494 if a RM903,000 lower entry price, a 105-litre fuel tank and included five-year/65,000 km scheduled maintenance matter more than newer driver assistance and outright pace.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Sport L461 if you want 396 hp, 550 Nm, a 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time and the newer safety and cabin equipment.
Key differences
- Price: L494 RM795,000; L461 RM1,698,000.
- Performance: L494 336 hp/450 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 7.2 seconds; L461 396 hp/550 Nm and 5.7 seconds.
- Size and luggage: L494 is 4,850 mm long with a 784-litre boot; L461 is 4,946 mm long with an 835-litre boot.
- Weight and fuel tank: L494 weighs 2,144 kg with a 105-litre tank; L461 weighs 2,385 kg with a 90-litre tank.
- Warranty: L494 has a three-year/150,000 km warranty plus five-year/65,000 km scheduled maintenance; L461 has a five-year/150,000 km warranty.
- Wheels and tyres: L494 uses 21-inch wheels with 275/45R21 tyres; L461 uses 22-inch wheels with 285/45R22 tyres.
L494
- 241 kg lighter than the L461
- Larger 105-litre fuel tank
- Five-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance
- Slower 7.2-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.7 seconds
- Smaller 784-litre boot versus 835 litres
- Three-year warranty versus five years
L461
- 396 hp and 550 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds
- Matrix LED headlamps, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control with steering assist
- 835-litre boot, heated and ventilated front seats, and a 13.1-inch Pivi Pro screen
- RM903,000 more expensive
- 241 kg heavier
- Smaller 90-litre fuel tank
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM795,000✓ | RM1,698,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632✓ | RM1,635 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, supercharged with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharged mild hybrid with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | 2,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 336 hp | 396 hp✓ |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 550 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8HP70 with CommandShift | ZF 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.2 seconds | 5.7 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 11.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 242 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 264 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,850 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 2,073 mm | 2,209 mm |
| Height | 1,780 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,923 mm | 2,997 mm |
| Weight | 2,144 kg | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 105 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 784 litres | 835 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/45R21 | 285/45R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/45R21 | 285/45R22 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | — | Pirelli Scorpion Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbone with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Style 15 Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Style 15 Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Adaptive Dynamics, Air Suspension (adjustable ride height and damping), Terrain Response 2 |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive Bi-Xenon Projector | Matrix LED |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 14-way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Power Reclining |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, tilt and slide | Panoramic, tilt and slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights, Ambient Lights and Boot |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 8" Touchscreen DVD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth, Navigation, Voice Recognition and 19-speaker, 825 watt Meridian Premium Audio System | 13.1" Curved Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Available, with Surround Camera System | Yes, with Surround Camera System |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | ClearSight Digital Rear-view Mirror |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 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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L494 vs L461 FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport L494 or Land Rover Range Rover Sport L461 better?
The L461 is better equipped and substantially quicker, adding 60 hp, 100 Nm and a 1.5-second advantage to 100 km/h. The L494 is the better budget-led choice, with a much lower price, a larger tank and included scheduled maintenance.
What is the price difference?
The L461 costs RM903,000 more than the L494. That gap also brings a 396 hp mild-hybrid twin-turbo petrol engine, newer active-safety equipment, a larger boot and a five-year warranty.
Which Range Rover Sport has the larger boot and longer warranty?
The L461 has the larger 835-litre boot, compared with 784 litres in the L494, and its warranty runs for five years/150,000 km. The L494 warranty is three years/150,000 km, but includes five-year/65,000 km scheduled maintenance.