Verdict
The BMW X6 costs RM47,309 more at RM735,800, but it is the sharper five-seat choice: 335 hp, 450 Nm and a 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time make a clear case against the Discovery’s 258 hp and 8.1 seconds. The Land Rover counters with 600 Nm, seven seats, adaptive cruise control and air suspension with Terrain Response. For Malaysian family duty, its five-year warranty and 65,000 km free scheduled maintenance carry real weight, though its 258-litre boot behind all seven seats is tight.
X6
Pick the BMW X6 if rapid 5.4-second performance, a 580-litre boot and active safety aids matter more than a third row.
Discovery
Pick the Land Rover Discovery if you need seven seats, 600 Nm of diesel torque, air suspension and a five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X6 RM735,800; Land Rover Discovery RM688,491.
- Performance: BMW X6 335 hp and 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds; Land Rover Discovery 258 hp and 8.1 seconds.
- Torque: BMW X6 450 Nm; Land Rover Discovery 600 Nm.
- Seating and boot space: BMW X6 five seats and 580 litres; Land Rover Discovery seven seats and 258 litres.
- Dimensions: BMW X6 is 4,960 mm long and 1,700 mm tall; Land Rover Discovery is 4,970 mm long and 1,888 mm tall.
- Warranty: BMW X6 gets two years with unlimited mileage; Land Rover Discovery gets five years/150,000 km plus 65,000 km free scheduled maintenance.
X6
- 335 hp and 5.4-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
- 580-litre boot is 322 litres larger.
- Blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking, lane-keeping steering correction and auto parking.
- RM47,309 more expensive.
- Five seats versus the Discovery’s seven.
- Two-year warranty versus five years/150,000 km.
Discovery
- Seven seats with ISOFIX across the middle row and two last-row positions.
- 600 Nm diesel torque, air suspension and Terrain Response.
- Five-year/150,000 km warranty with 65,000 km free scheduled maintenance.
- 8.1-second 0-100 km/h time trails the X6 by 2.7 seconds.
- 258-litre boot is far smaller than the X6’s 580 litres.
- No blind-spot system, autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or auto parking.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM735,800 | RM688,491✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637 | RM1,629✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift with Mild Hybrid Assistance | 24-valve DOHC with common-rail direct fuel injection and variable geometry turbochargers |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 2,993 cc |
| Horsepower | 335 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 258 hp at 3,750 rpm |
| Torque | 450 Nm at 1,500 rpm | 600 Nm at 1,650 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 84 mm × 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 16 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 12 hp✓ | — |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm✓ | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Steptronic Sport | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission with Sport Mode |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4 seconds✓ | 8.1 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.2 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 209 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 189 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,960 mm | 4,970 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 2,220 mm |
| Height | 1,700 mm | 1,888 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 2,923 mm |
| Weight | 2,240 kg | 2,298 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | 85 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 580 litres✓ | 258 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R22 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/30R22 | 275/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" M Light Alloy Wheels V-Spoke Style 747 M | 21" 10 Split-Spoke Style 1012 Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" M Light Alloy Wheels V-Spoke Style 747 M | 21" 10 Split-Spoke Style 1012 Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension | Air Suspension (adjustable ride height and damping), Terrain Response |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear seats | Three on Middle Row Seats, Two on Last Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | Adaptive LED Headlights |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function and Adjustable Lumbar | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 3 Front, 2 Middle Row, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 10" InTouchControl Pro, Meridian Sound System with 10 Speakers and Subwoofer |
| 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 |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Remote Control Activation | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Surround View | Yes, with Surround Camera System |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Yes | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| 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✓ | — |
| 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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X6 vs Discovery FAQ
Is the BMW X6 or Land Rover Discovery better?
The BMW X6 is better for pace, boot capacity and driver-assistance equipment, with 335 hp and a 580-litre boot. The Land Rover Discovery is better for larger families, bringing seven seats, 600 Nm and a five-year/150,000 km warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X6 costs RM47,309 more than the Land Rover Discovery: RM735,800 versus RM688,491.
Which is more practical for a large family?
The Land Rover Discovery is the practical choice for carrying people because it has seven seats, compared with five in the BMW X6. However, with all seats in use, the Discovery’s boot is 258 litres against the X6’s 580 litres.
