Verdict
The BMW X6 costs RM735,800 to the Range Rover Sport’s RM1,698,000, leaving a RM962,200 gulf that is hard to ignore in Malaysia. The X6 is 145 kg lighter, reaches 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and is 205 mm narrower, so it should be easier to place in tight car parks. But the Range Rover Sport brings 396 hp, 550 Nm, air suspension and an 835-litre boot against 580 litres. Its extra space and rear-seat kit are tangible, but do not erase that price gap for most buyers.
X6
Pick the BMW X6 if you want the quicker 5.4-second SUV, a narrower 2,004 mm body and vastly lower purchase cost.
Range Rover Sport
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Sport if 835 litres of boot space, air suspension, 396 hp and more lavish rear-seat features matter more than the RM962,200 premium.
Key differences
- Power: BMW X6 335 hp; Land Rover Range Rover Sport 396 hp.
- Torque: BMW X6 450 Nm; Land Rover Range Rover Sport 550 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X6 5.4 seconds; Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.7 seconds.
- Width: BMW X6 2,004 mm; Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2,209 mm.
- Boot space: BMW X6 580 litres; Land Rover Range Rover Sport 835 litres.
- Manufacturer warranty: BMW X6 two years with unlimited mileage; Land Rover Range Rover Sport five years or 150,000 km.
X6
- Quicker 0-100 km/h time of 5.4 seconds.
- 145 kg lighter and 205 mm narrower.
- 18-speaker Harman Kardon audio and 360-degree surround-view camera.
- Gives away 61 hp and 100 Nm.
- 580-litre boot trails the Range Rover Sport by 255 litres.
- Passive cruise control instead of adaptive cruise control with steering assist.
Range Rover Sport
- 396 hp and 550 Nm from its 2,997 cc twin-turbo mild-hybrid petrol powertrain.
- 835-litre boot and a full-size spare tyre.
- Air suspension with adjustable ride height, Terrain Response 2, plus heated and ventilated front seats.
- RM962,200 more expensive.
- Slower to 100 km/h at 5.7 seconds despite its higher outputs.
- 205 mm wider and 145 kg heavier.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM735,800✓ | RM1,698,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637 | RM1,635✓ |
| 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, direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharged mild hybrid with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 2,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 396 hp✓ |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 550 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 12 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Steptronic Sport | ZF 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4 seconds✓ | 5.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 242 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,960 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 2,209 mm |
| Height | 1,700 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 2,997 mm |
| Weight | 2,240 kg | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 580 litres | 835 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R22 | 285/45R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/30R22 | 285/45R22 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Pirelli Scorpion Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" M Light Alloy Wheels V-Spoke Style 747 M | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" M Light Alloy Wheels V-Spoke Style 747 M | 22" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension | Adaptive Dynamics, Air Suspension (adjustable ride height and damping), Terrain Response 2 |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | Matrix LED |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| 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 | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 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 Glass Roof | Panoramic, tilt and slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lights and Boot |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound 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 with Remote Control Activation | Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Surround View | Yes, with Surround Camera System |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | ClearSight Digital Rear-view Mirror |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 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.
Used X6 & Range Rover Sport for sale
X6 vs Range Rover Sport FAQ
Is the BMW X6 or Land Rover Range Rover Sport better?
The BMW X6 is the more rational choice: it is quicker, lighter, narrower and dramatically cheaper. Choose the Range Rover Sport only if its larger boot, air suspension, stronger outputs and richer seating equipment are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs RM962,200 more than the BMW X6.
Which has the better warranty coverage?
The Range Rover Sport has the longer standard warranty at five years or 150,000 km. The X6 has two years of unlimited-mileage cover, with a five-year unlimited-mileage extended warranty available.
