Verdict
The BMW X7 costs RM635,800, undercutting the RM688,491 Land Rover Discovery by RM52,691 while bringing 375 hp, a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time and a 326-litre boot. The Discovery counters with 600 Nm, lower rated consumption of 7.2 L/100 km and a five-year/150,000 km warranty with scheduled maintenance. For a Malaysian buyer covering urban miles and carrying seven, the X7’s extra 182 mm wheelbase, active driver aids and powered second row make stronger practical sense. Choose the Discovery for diesel efficiency, a full-size spare and Terrain Response.
Pick the BMW X7 if you want the quicker 375 hp seven-seater with a 326-litre boot, 3,105 mm wheelbase and substantially more driver-assistance hardware for RM52,691 less.
Pick the Land Rover Discovery if its 600 Nm diesel torque, 7.2 L/100 km rated economy, full-size spare tyre and five-year warranty matter more than outright pace and equipment.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X7 RM635,800; Land Rover Discovery RM688,491.
- Performance: BMW X7 375 hp and 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds; Land Rover Discovery 258 hp and 8.1 seconds.
- Torque and economy: BMW X7 520 Nm and 9.5 L/100 km; Land Rover Discovery 600 Nm and 7.2 L/100 km.
- Size and boot: BMW X7 is 5,151 mm long with 3,105 mm wheelbase and 326-litre boot; Land Rover Discovery is 4,970 mm long with 2,923 mm wheelbase and 258-litre…
- Safety aids: BMW X7 has blind-spot monitoring, automatic braking and auto parking; Land Rover Discovery has none of these listed.
- Warranty: BMW X7 gets two years with unlimited mileage; Land Rover Discovery gets five years/150,000 km plus 65,000 km scheduled maintenance.
X7
- RM52,691 cheaper
- 375 hp and 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- 326-litre boot, blind-spot monitoring and automatic braking
- Uses 9.5 L/100 km versus the Discovery’s 7.2 L/100 km
- Two-year warranty trails the Discovery’s five-year/150,000 km cover
- No full-size spare tyre listed
Discovery
- 600 Nm diesel torque and 7.2 L/100 km rated economy
- Five-year/150,000 km warranty with 65,000 km scheduled maintenance
- Full-size spare tyre and Terrain Response
- RM52,691 more expensive
- 258 hp and 8.1-second 0-100 km/h time trail the X7’s 375 hp and 5.8 seconds
- Smaller 258-litre boot and lacks the X7’s listed blind-spot monitoring and automatic braking
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM635,800✓ | RM688,491 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637 | RM1,629✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC Direct Injection with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 24-valve DOHC with common-rail direct fuel injection and variable geometry turbochargers |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 2,993 cc |
| Horsepower | 375 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 258 hp at 3,750 rpm |
| Torque | 520 Nm at 1,500 rpm | 600 Nm at 1,650 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | 84 mm × 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | 16 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 12 hp✓ | — |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm✓ | — |
| Battery Capacity | 0.96 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Automatic with Steptronic | 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 | 5.8 seconds✓ | 8.1 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 9.5 L/100 km | 7.2 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 209 km/h |
| Co2 | 217 g/km | 189 g/km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,151 mm | 4,970 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 2,220 mm |
| Height | 1,805 mm | 1,888 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,105 mm | 2,923 mm |
| Weight | 2,320 kg | 2,298 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | 85 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 326 litres✓ | 258 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R22 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/35R22 | 275/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats | Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy | 21" 10 Split-Spoke Style 1012 Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy | 21" 10 Split-Spoke Style 1012 Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Executive Drive Pro (Active Roll Stabilisation) | Air Suspension (adjustable ride height and damping), Terrain Response |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 8 (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 | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Second Row Passenger Seats and Third Row Seats | Three on Middle Row Seats, Two on Last Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Automatic Braking | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive Laser Projectors with High Beam Assist | Adaptive LED Headlights |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Middle Row 40:20:40 Split-Folding, Third Row 50:50 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 | Triple-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide, Sky Lounge with 6 Colours | Panoramic |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 3 Front, 2 Middle Row, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights with Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, iDrive Touch Controller, 16-speaker 600W 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 | Active Cruise Control with Active Lane Keeping Assistant and Stop & Go Function | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot, Contactless Opening | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with Surround Camera System |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Soft Close Function, All Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Wireless Qi Charger, BMW ConnectedDrive, Concierge Service, BMW Live Cockpit Professional | — |
| 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.
Used X7 & Discovery for sale
X7 vs Discovery FAQ
Is the BMW X7 or Land Rover Discovery better?
The BMW X7 is the stronger all-round choice: it costs RM52,691 less, has 375 hp, reaches 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds and carries 326 litres behind the third row. The Discovery is better suited to buyers prioritising diesel economy, torque and longer warranty cover.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X7 costs RM635,800 and the Land Rover Discovery costs RM688,491, so the Discovery is RM52,691 more expensive.
Which has the better warranty and running-cost figures?
The Discovery has the stronger ownership cover at five years/150,000 km, including 65,000 km scheduled maintenance. Its rated economy is also lower at 7.2 L/100 km, against 9.5 L/100 km for the X7; annual road tax is RM1,629 versus RM1,637.
