Verdict
At RM1,698,000, the Range Rover Sport costs RM398,000 more than the RM1,300,000 Panamera, yet it is the more practical Malaysian family choice with an 835-litre boot, 40:20:40 power-reclining rear seats and a full-size spare. The Porsche is 405 kg lighter and reaches 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds against 5.7 seconds, while its 272 km/h top speed is 30 km/h higher. But the Range Rover’s five-year/150,000-km warranty beats four years/100,000 km, and Terrain Response 2 gives it hardware the sedan does not have.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Sport if you need SUV access, 835 litres of luggage room, a full-size spare and adjustable-height air suspension with Terrain Response 2.
Pick the Porsche Panamera if you want to save RM398,000 while getting 5.1-second 0-100 km/h pace, a 272 km/h top speed and 405 kg less mass.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover Sport RM1,698,000; Porsche Panamera RM1,300,000.
- Performance: Range Rover Sport 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and 242 km/h; Panamera 5.1 seconds and 272 km/h.
- Output: Range Rover Sport 396 hp and 550 Nm; Panamera 348 hp and 500 Nm.
- Weight: Range Rover Sport 2,385 kg; Panamera 1,980 kg.
- Boot space: Range Rover Sport 835 litres; Panamera 494 litres.
- Warranty: Range Rover Sport five years/150,000 km; Panamera four years/100,000 km.
Range Rover Sport
- 835-litre boot and full-size spare tyre.
- 396 hp, 550 Nm mild-hybrid inline-six and all-wheel drive.
- Five-year/150,000-km manufacturer warranty.
- RM398,000 dearer than the Panamera.
- Slower 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.1 seconds.
- 405 kg heavier than the Panamera.
Panamera
- RM398,000 lower purchase price.
- 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time and 272 km/h top speed.
- Eight airbags, including driver and front-passenger knee airbags.
- 494-litre boot is 341 litres smaller than the Range Rover Sport's.
- Four-year/100,000-km warranty is shorter.
- No full-size spare tyre is specified.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,698,000 | RM1,300,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Grand Tourer |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,635✓ | RM1,865 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharged mild hybrid with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbo with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,997 cc | 2,894 cc |
| Horsepower | 396 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 348 hp at 6,800 rpm |
| Torque | 550 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓ | 500 Nm at 1,900 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92.3 mm | 84.5 mm × 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8-speed Automatic | PDK |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Porsche |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 5.1 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 242 km/h | 272 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 5,052 mm |
| Width | 2,209 mm | 1,937 mm |
| Height | 1,820 mm | 1,423 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 2,950 mm |
| Weight | 2,385 kg | 1,980 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 90 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 835 litres✓ | 494 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 265/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/45R22 | 295/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Scorpion Zero | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 19" 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 | Porsche Active Suspension Management with Adaptive two-chamber air suspension and two-valve dampers |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Driver and Front Passenger Knee, Front Side, Front Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| 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 | Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED with Dynamic Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Power Reclining | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, tilt and slide | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot; 2 USB-C Ports Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lights and Boot | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades | Side Window Sunshades, Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 13.1" Curved Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Meridian Sound System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Porsche Communications Module, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four windows, auto up and down with anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 with Steering Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Boot Opening | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround Camera System | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| 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 | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 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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Range Rover Sport vs Panamera FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport or Porsche Panamera better?
The Range Rover Sport is better for luggage capacity, SUV practicality and longer warranty cover. The Panamera is better if acceleration, top speed, lower weight and a substantially lower purchase price matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Range Rover Sport costs RM398,000 more than the Panamera: RM1,698,000 versus RM1,300,000.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Range Rover Sport has an 835-litre boot, 341 litres more than the Panamera’s 494 litres. It also specifies a full-size spare tyre, which the Panamera does not.
