Verdict
At 523 hp and 650 Nm, the BMW M3 Touring reaches 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds; the Range Rover Velar’s 247 hp, 365 Nm 2.0-litre takes 6.7 seconds. That is a vast real-world performance gap. The Velar fights back with a 673-litre boot against 500 litres, plus a far lower RM439 annual road tax versus RM2,113. For a Malaysian buyer carrying family kit, the SUV is the more practical choice; for the driver, the M3 Touring is in another league.
Pick the BMW M3 Touring if 523 hp, a 3.6-second 0-100 km/h time and active safety kit including autonomous braking matter more than luggage capacity and annual road tax.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Velar if you want the 673-litre boot, panoramic sunroof, five-year/65,000 km maintenance cover and much lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M3 Touring RM898,800; Land Rover Range Rover Velar RM638,800.
- Power and torque: BMW M3 Touring 523 hp and 650 Nm; Land Rover Range Rover Velar 247 hp and 365 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M3 Touring 3.6 seconds; Land Rover Range Rover Velar 6.7 seconds.
- Boot space: BMW M3 Touring 500 litres; Land Rover Range Rover Velar 673 litres.
- Annual road tax: BMW M3 Touring RM2,113; Land Rover Range Rover Velar RM439.
- Warranty: BMW M3 Touring two years with unlimited mileage; Land Rover Range Rover Velar five years/65,000 km.
M3 Touring
- 523 hp and 650 Nm from the 3.0-litre inline-six.
- 3.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, steering lane-keeping and 360-degree camera.
- 500-litre boot is 173 litres smaller than the Velar’s.
- RM2,113 annual road tax is RM1,674 higher.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is shorter than the Velar’s five-year/65,000 km cover.
Range Rover Velar
- 673-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
- RM439 annual road tax.
- Panoramic sunroof, Matrix LED headlamps and five-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance.
- 247 hp and 365 Nm trail the M3 Touring’s 523 hp and 650 Nm.
- 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time is 3.1 seconds slower.
- Lacks the M3 Touring’s autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, steering lane-keeping and auto parking.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM898,800 | RM638,800✓ |
| Body type | Wagon | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113 | RM439✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 523 hp at 6,250 rpm✓ | 247 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 650 Nm at 2,750 rpm✓ | 365 Nm at 1,200 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 83 mm × 92.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission | ZF 8HP45 |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.6 seconds✓ | 6.7 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.6 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 217 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 173 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,801 mm | 4,803 mm |
| Width | 1,903 mm | 2,145 mm |
| Height | 1,446 mm | 1,665 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,874 mm |
| Weight | 1,925 kg | 1,804 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | 63 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 673 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R20 | 265/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension, M Sport Differential | Adaptive Dynamics, Intelligent Driveline Dynamics, Terrain Response |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist | Matrix LED |
| 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 Driver's Side Memory Function | 10-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 16-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 10" InControl Navigation Pro, Touch Pro Duo, 17-speaker 825W 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | No |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 65,000 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 M3 Touring & Range Rover Velar for sale
M3 Touring vs Range Rover Velar FAQ
Is the BMW M3 Touring or Land Rover Range Rover Velar better?
The M3 Touring is better for outright pace and driver-assistance equipment, with 523 hp and a 3.6-second 0-100 km/h time. The Velar is better for cargo, road-tax costs and longer included maintenance cover.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M3 Touring costs RM260,000 more than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
Which has the larger boot and longer warranty?
The Range Rover Velar has the larger 673-litre boot, compared with 500 litres in the M3 Touring. It also gets a five-year/65,000 km warranty and free scheduled maintenance, versus BMW’s two-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
