Verdict
For Malaysian buyers, the BMW X7 is the rational luxury SUV: at RM635,800, it costs RM1,062,200 less than the RM1,698,000 Range Rover Sport, yet brings seven seats, a 3,105 mm wheelbase and a 0.96 kWh hybrid system. The Range Rover Sport is marginally quicker at 5.7 seconds to 100 km/h, with 396 hp and 550 Nm against 375 hp and 520 Nm, while its 835-litre boot dwarfs the X7’s 326 litres. Choose by use case, not the 0.1-second sprint gap.
X7
Pick the BMW X7 if seven seats, a RM1.06 million lower entry price and a longer 3,105 mm wheelbase matter more than outright boot capacity.
Range Rover Sport
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Sport if you need its 835-litre boot, 396 hp and 550 Nm, and can accept five seats at RM1,698,000.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X7 RM635,800; Land Rover Range Rover Sport RM1,698,000.
- Power and torque: BMW X7 375 hp and 520 Nm; Land Rover Range Rover Sport 396 hp and 550 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X7 5.8 seconds; Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.7 seconds.
- Seating and boot space: BMW X7 seven seats and 326 litres; Land Rover Range Rover Sport five seats and 835 litres.
- Length and wheelbase: BMW X7 5,151 mm and 3,105 mm; Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4,946 mm and 2,997 mm.
- Warranty: BMW X7 two years with unlimited mileage, extendable to five years; Land Rover Range Rover Sport five years/150,000 km.
X7
- RM1,062,200 cheaper.
- Seven seats and a 3,105 mm wheelbase.
- 0.96 kWh hybrid battery with one 12 hp motor.
- 326-litre boot is 509 litres smaller.
- 375 hp and 520 Nm trail the Range Rover Sport’s 396 hp and 550 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h is 0.1 seconds slower.
Range Rover Sport
- 835-litre boot.
- 396 hp and 550 Nm.
- Five-year/150,000 km manufacturer warranty.
- Costs RM1,062,200 more.
- Only five seats versus the X7’s seven.
- No rated fuel-economy figure is stated, while the X7 is rated at 9.5 L/100 km.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM635,800✓ | RM1,698,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637 | RM1,635✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC Direct Injection with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharged mild hybrid with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 2,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 375 hp | 396 hp✓ |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 550 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | 10.5 |
| 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 | ZF 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.8 seconds | 5.7 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 9.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 242 km/h |
| Co2 | 217 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,151 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 2,209 mm |
| Height | 1,805 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,105 mm | 2,997 mm |
| Weight | 2,320 kg | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 326 litres | 835 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R22 | 285/45R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/35R22 | 285/45R22 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats | Pirelli Scorpion Zero |
| 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 | Double Wishbone with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Executive Drive Pro (Active Roll Stabilisation) | Adaptive Dynamics, Air Suspension (adjustable ride height and damping), Terrain Response 2 |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Second Row Passenger Seats and Third Row Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Automatic Braking | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive Laser Projectors with High Beam Assist | Matrix LED |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| 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 | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Middle Row 40:20:40 Split-Folding, Third Row 50:50 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 | Triple-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide, Sky Lounge with 6 Colours | Panoramic, tilt and slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights with Ambient Lights | Map Lights, Ambient Lights and Boot |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Door Window Shades | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, iDrive Touch Controller, 16-speaker 600W Harman Kardon Sound 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 | Active Cruise Control with Active Lane Keeping Assistant and Stop & Go Function | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot, Contactless Opening | Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with Surround Camera System |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft Close Function, All Doors | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Wireless Qi Charger, BMW ConnectedDrive, Concierge Service, BMW Live Cockpit Professional | ClearSight Digital Rear-view Mirror |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 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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X7 vs Range Rover Sport FAQ
Is the BMW X7 or Land Rover Range Rover Sport better?
The BMW X7 is the better buy for seven-seat family use and price, costing RM1,062,200 less. The Range Rover Sport is better if its 835-litre boot, 396 hp and 550 Nm are priorities and five seats are enough.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs RM1,062,200 more than the BMW X7: RM1,698,000 versus RM635,800.
Which has more space, the BMW X7 or Range Rover Sport?
The X7 carries seven people and has a 3,105 mm wheelbase, 108 mm longer than the Range Rover Sport’s. The Range Rover Sport has far more boot space at 835 litres, against 326 litres in the X7.
