Verdict
The BMW X6 costs RM97,000 more at RM735,800, but brings 335 hp, 450 Nm and a 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time against the Range Rover Velar’s 247 hp, 365 Nm and 6.7 seconds. It is also longer by 157 mm and rides on 22-inch wheels, yet the Velar carries 673 litres of luggage to the X6’s 580 litres. For Malaysian ownership costs, the Velar’s RM439 annual road tax is far easier to swallow than RM1,637. The X6 is the sharper performance and driver-assistance choice; the Velar is the lower-cost, roomier-boot alternative.
Pick the BMW X6 if you want 335 hp performance, a 5.4-second sprint and active safety including autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assistance.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Velar if you prioritise a RM97,000 lower purchase price, RM439 annual road tax, a 673-litre boot and five years/65,000 km of scheduled maintenance.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X6 RM735,800; Land Rover Range Rover Velar RM638,800.
- Performance: BMW X6 335 hp, 450 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds; Range Rover Velar 247 hp, 365 Nm and 6.7 seconds.
- Road tax: BMW X6 RM1,637 per year; Range Rover Velar RM439 per year.
- Boot space: BMW X6 580 litres; Range Rover Velar 673 litres.
- Dimensions: BMW X6 4,960 mm long and 2,004 mm wide; Range Rover Velar 4,803 mm long and 2,145 mm wide.
- Safety assistance: BMW X6 has autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and steering lane-keeping; Range Rover Velar has none of these listed.
X6
- 335 hp and 450 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds.
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and steering lane-keeping assistance.
- 360-degree camera, auto parking and six rear parking sensors.
- RM97,000 dearer and RM1,198 per year costlier in road tax.
- 580-litre boot is 93 litres smaller.
- Standard manufacturer warranty is two years versus five years/65,000 km.
Range Rover Velar
- RM638,800 price and RM439 annual road tax.
- 673-litre boot is 93 litres larger.
- Five-year/65,000 km warranty with free scheduled maintenance.
- 247 hp and 365 Nm trail the X6’s 335 hp and 450 Nm, with a 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- No listed autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or lane-keeping assistance.
- Reverse camera lacks the X6’s 360-degree surround view, and it has no auto parking.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM735,800 | RM638,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637 | RM439✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift with Mild Hybrid Assistance | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 335 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 247 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 450 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓ | 365 Nm at 1,200 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 83 mm × 92.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 12 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Steptronic Sport | ZF 8HP45 |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4 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 | 4,960 mm | 4,803 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 2,145 mm |
| Height | 1,700 mm | 1,665 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 2,874 mm |
| Weight | 2,240 kg | 1,804 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | 63 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 580 litres | 673 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R22 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/30R22 | 265/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 22" M Light Alloy Wheels V-Spoke Style 747 M | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" M Light Alloy Wheels V-Spoke Style 747 M | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension | Adaptive Dynamics, Intelligent Driveline Dynamics, Terrain Response |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear 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 | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | 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 Memory Function and Adjustable Lumbar | 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 System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | 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 Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-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 | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Remote Control Activation | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Surround View | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | No |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | — |
| 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.
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X6 vs Range Rover Velar FAQ
Is the BMW X6 or Land Rover Range Rover Velar better?
The BMW X6 is better for outright performance and listed driver assistance, with 335 hp, a 5.4-second sprint, autonomous braking and blind-spot monitoring. The Range Rover Velar is better for lower purchase and road-tax costs, a larger boot and longer warranty coverage.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X6 costs RM735,800 and the Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs RM638,800, so the X6 is RM97,000 more expensive.
Which has the larger boot?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has the larger boot at 673 litres, compared with 580 litres in the BMW X6. That is a 93-litre advantage for the Velar.
