Verdict
The BMW M3 Touring is the emphatic performance choice: 523 hp, 650 Nm and a 3.6-second 0-100 km/h time put it in another league from the Evoque’s 200 hp, 320 Nm and 8.6 seconds. But Malaysian ownership asks a serious premium: RM898,800 against RM498,800, plus RM2,113 annual road tax versus RM439. The Range Rover Evoque answers with a larger 591-litre boot, a five-year/150,000-km warranty and SUV proportions in a 4,371-mm body. Pick the BMW for pace and driving hardware; take the Evoque for the more practical, lower-cost route.
Pick the BMW M3 Touring if 523 hp, 650 Nm, 3.6-second 0-100 km/h pace and an eight-speed automatic matter more than the RM400,000 purchase gap.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque if you want a 591-litre boot, five-year/150,000-km warranty and far lower RM439 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M3 Touring RM898,800; Land Rover Range Rover Evoque RM498,800.
- Power: BMW M3 Touring 523 hp at 6,250 rpm; Range Rover Evoque 200 hp at 5,500 rpm.
- Torque: BMW M3 Touring 650 Nm at 2,750 rpm; Range Rover Evoque 320 Nm at 1,300 rpm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M3 Touring 3.6 seconds; Range Rover Evoque 8.6 seconds.
- Boot space: BMW M3 Touring 500 litres; Range Rover Evoque 591 litres.
- Annual road tax: BMW M3 Touring RM2,113; Range Rover Evoque RM439.
M3 Touring
- 523 hp and 650 Nm from a 2,993-cc inline-six.
- 3.6-second 0-100 km/h time and 250 km/h top speed.
- Adaptive M Suspension, M Sport Differential and 360-degree camera with auto parking.
- RM400,000 more expensive to buy.
- RM2,113 annual road tax versus RM439.
- 500-litre boot is 91 litres smaller.
Range Rover Evoque
- 591-litre boot and 67-litre fuel tank.
- Five-year/150,000-km manufacturer warranty.
- Electric rear child locks and electric steering adjustment.
- 200 hp and 320 Nm fall well short of the BMW’s 523 hp and 650 Nm.
- 8.6-second 0-100 km/h time is five seconds slower.
- No auto parking or Tiptronic function.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM898,800 | RM498,800✓ |
| Body type | Wagon | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113 | RM439✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 523 hp at 6,250 rpm✓ | 200 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 650 Nm at 2,750 rpm✓ | 320 Nm at 1,300 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 83 mm × 92.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission | ZF 9HP |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.6 seconds✓ | 8.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 216 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,801 mm | 4,371 mm |
| Width | 1,903 mm | 1,996 mm |
| Height | 1,446 mm | 1,649 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,681 mm |
| Weight | 1,925 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | 67 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 591 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Pirelli Scorpion Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour | 21" Style 5137 Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour | 21" Style 5137 Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension, M Sport Differential | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for two outer 2nd row passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist | Adaptive LED Headlights |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory Function | Powered Front Seats with Power Lumbar |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear AC vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 5 USBs, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights, Ambient Lights and Boot |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 front, 2 rear |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 16-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 11.4" Pivi Pro Infotainment with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 11-speaker Meridian Sound System (400W) |
| 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
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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M3 Touring vs Range Rover Evoque FAQ
Is the BMW M3 Touring or Land Rover Range Rover Evoque better?
The BMW M3 Touring is better for outright performance, reaching 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds with 523 hp. The Range Rover Evoque is the more rational choice for boot space, warranty cover and running costs.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M3 Touring costs RM400,000 more than the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: RM898,800 versus RM498,800.
Which has the larger boot?
The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has the larger boot at 591 litres, which is 91 litres more than the BMW M3 Touring’s 500 litres.
