Verdict
Near-identical pricing makes this a use-case decision. The BMW X7 brings seven seats, a 2,998 cc inline-six producing 375 hp and 520 Nm, plus a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time. It also has blind-spot information, automatic braking and auto parking. The Range Rover Velar counters with a far larger 673-litre boot, 7.6 L/100 km rated economy and RM439 annual road tax, against the X7’s 326 litres, 9.5 L/100 km and RM1,637. For carrying people, the BMW is the clear pick; for five people and their luggage, the Velar makes more sense.
X7
Pick the BMW X7 if you need seven seats, much stronger 375 hp/520 Nm performance and a broader active-safety kit.
Range Rover Velar
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Velar if you carry five occupants, need its 673-litre boot and want lower fuel use and road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X7 RM635,800; Land Rover Range Rover Velar RM638,800.
- Performance: BMW X7 375 hp and 520 Nm; Range Rover Velar 247 hp and 365 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X7 5.8 seconds; Range Rover Velar 6.7 seconds.
- Rated economy: BMW X7 9.5 L/100 km; Range Rover Velar 7.6 L/100 km.
- Seating and boot space: BMW X7 seven seats and 326 litres; Range Rover Velar five seats and 673 litres.
- Annual road tax: BMW X7 RM1,637; Range Rover Velar RM439.
X7
- Seven seats with a 3,105 mm wheelbase.
- 375 hp, 520 Nm and a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Air suspension, automatic braking and auto parking.
- Higher rated consumption: 9.5 L/100 km versus 7.6 L/100 km.
- Much higher annual road tax at RM1,637 versus RM439.
- 326-litre boot is 347 litres smaller than the Velar’s.
Range Rover Velar
- 673-litre boot, against 326 litres in the X7.
- Lower 7.6 L/100 km rated economy and 173 g/km CO2 rating.
- Five-year/65,000 km warranty with free scheduled maintenance.
- 247 hp and 365 Nm trail the X7’s 375 hp and 520 Nm, with 0-100 km/h taking 6.7 seconds.
- Five seats versus the X7’s seven.
- No blind-spot information system, autonomous braking or auto parking.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM635,800✓ | RM638,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637 | RM439✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC Direct Injection with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 375 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 247 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 520 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓ | 365 Nm at 1,200 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | 83 mm × 92.3 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 8HP45 |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.8 seconds✓ | 6.7 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 9.5 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 217 km/h |
| Co2 | 217 g/km | 173 g/km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,151 mm | 4,803 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 2,145 mm |
| Height | 1,805 mm | 1,665 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,105 mm | 2,874 mm |
| Weight | 2,320 kg | 1,804 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | 63 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 326 litres | 673 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R22 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/35R22 | 265/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats | Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Executive Drive Pro (Active Roll Stabilisation) | 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 | 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 | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | No |
| 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 Combination |
| 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 | 10-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Middle Row 40:20:40 Split-Folding, Third Row 50:50 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 | Triple-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide, Sky Lounge with 6 Colours | Panoramic |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights with Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, iDrive Touch Controller, 16-speaker 600W 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 | Active Cruise Control with Active Lane Keeping Assistant and Stop & Go Function | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot, Contactless Opening | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | No |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft Close Function, All Doors | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 X7 & Range Rover Velar for sale
X7 vs Range Rover Velar FAQ
Is the BMW X7 or Land Rover Range Rover Velar better?
The BMW X7 is better for seven-seat carrying, performance and active-safety equipment. The Range Rover Velar is better for a five-seat household needing 673 litres of luggage space, lower rated fuel use and far lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X7 costs RM3,000 less than the Range Rover Velar: RM635,800 versus RM638,800.
Which has the larger boot, the BMW X7 or Range Rover Velar?
The Range Rover Velar has the larger boot at 673 litres. The BMW X7 provides 326 litres, trading luggage volume for its third-row seating.
