Verdict
The L494 costs RM795,000, leaving a huge RM903,000 gap to the RM1,698,000 L461, while annual road tax is effectively unchanged at RM1,632 and RM1,635. For a Malaysian buyer, the newer car’s 396 hp, 550 Nm straight-six mild hybrid and 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time are a clear step beyond the L494’s 336 hp, 450 Nm and 7.2 seconds. It also brings a 835-litre boot, Matrix LED lamps and active safety kit. But the L494 remains far cheaper, lighter and carries 105 litres of petrol versus 90 litres.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Sport L494 if RM795,000, a 105-litre tank and a more compact 4,850-mm body matter more than newer driver assistance and outright pace.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Sport L461 if you want 396 hp, 550 Nm, a 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time and the newer safety and cabin technology.
Key differences
- Price: L494 RM795,000; L461 RM1,698,000.
- Power: L494 336 hp at 6,500 rpm; L461 396 hp at 5,500 rpm.
- Torque: L494 450 Nm at 3,500 rpm; L461 550 Nm at 2,000 rpm.
- 0-100 km/h: L494 7.2 seconds; L461 5.7 seconds.
- Boot space: L494 784 litres; L461 835 litres.
- Manufacturer warranty: L494 three years; L461 five years.
L494
- RM903,000 less to buy
- 105-litre fuel tank
- 241 kg lighter at 2,144 kg
- 336 hp and 450 Nm trail the L461’s 396 hp and 550 Nm
- 7.2-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.5 seconds slower
- Three-year warranty versus five years
L461
- 396 hp, 550 Nm and 5.7-second 0-100 km/h pace
- 835-litre boot and 40:20:40 power-reclining rear seats
- Matrix LED headlamps, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control with steering assist
- RM1,698,000 price is RM903,000 higher
- 2,385 kg kerb weight is 241 kg heavier
- 90-litre fuel tank is 15 litres smaller
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM795,000✓ | RM1,698,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632✓ | RM1,635 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, supercharged with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharged mild hybrid with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | 2,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 336 hp at 6,500 rpm | 396 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 450 Nm at 3,500 rpm | 550 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | Inline 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.5 mm × 89 mm | 83 mm × 92.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8HP70 with CommandShift | ZF 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.2 seconds | 5.7 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 11.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 242 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 264 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,850 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 2,073 mm | 2,209 mm |
| Height | 1,780 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,923 mm | 2,997 mm |
| Weight | 2,144 kg | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 105 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 784 litres | 835 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/45R21 | 285/45R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/45R21 | 285/45R22 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | — | Pirelli Scorpion Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbone with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Style 15 Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Style 15 Alloy | 22" 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 |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| 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 | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive Bi-Xenon Projector | Matrix LED |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 14-way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 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, tilt and slide | Panoramic, tilt and slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights, Ambient Lights and Boot |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 8" Touchscreen DVD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth, Navigation, Voice Recognition and 19-speaker, 825 watt Meridian Premium Audio 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 boot | Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Available, with Surround Camera System | Yes, with Surround Camera System |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | ClearSight Digital Rear-view Mirror |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 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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L494 vs L461 FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport L494 or Land Rover Range Rover Sport L461 better?
The L461 is the better-equipped and quicker car, with 396 hp, 550 Nm, a 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time, autonomous braking and Matrix LED headlamps. The L494 is the rational choice if the RM903,000 saving matters more.
What is the price difference?
The L494 costs RM795,000 and the L461 costs RM1,698,000, a difference of RM903,000. Annual road tax is nearly identical: RM1,632 for the L494 and RM1,635 for the L461.
Which Range Rover Sport has the larger boot?
The L461 has the larger boot at 835 litres, compared with 784 litres in the L494. It also has a 40:20:40 split-folding, power-reclining rear seat, while the L494 uses a 60:40 split-folding arrangement.
