Verdict
For a Malaysian family needing proper seven-seat capacity, the Audi Q7’s 770-litre boot, seven three-point belts and five ISOFIX positions make a material difference. The BMW iX is the sharper value case: it costs RM36,472 less, cuts annual road tax from RM1,632 to RM545, and its twin motors deliver 402 hp, 700 Nm and a 5.1-second century sprint. Its 100.6-kWh battery also brings a claimed 602 km range, but it remains a five-seater with 500 litres of luggage space.
Q7
Pick the Audi Q7 if you need seven seats, a 770-litre boot and more child-seat positions for a larger family.
iX
Pick the BMW iX if you want the lower purchase and road-tax bill, 602 km EV range and quicker 5.1-second acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 RM462,272; BMW iX RM425,800.
- Road tax per year: Audi Q7 RM1,632; BMW iX RM545.
- Power and torque: Audi Q7 333 hp and 500 Nm; BMW iX 402 hp and 700 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Audi Q7 5.6 seconds; BMW iX 5.1 seconds.
- Seating and boot space: Audi Q7 seven seats and 770 litres; BMW iX five seats and 500 litres.
- Top speed: Audi Q7 250 km/h; BMW iX 200 km/h.
Q7
- Seven seats, 770-litre boot and seven three-point seat belts.
- Five ISOFIX positions, including the third row.
- Matrix LED headlamps, rear side airbags and all-wheel steering.
- RM36,472 dearer and RM1,087 more in annual road tax.
- Slower to 100 km/h at 5.6 seconds versus 5.1 seconds.
- No panoramic glass roof or auto parking.
iX
- 402 hp and 700 Nm from two motors; 0-100 km/h takes 5.1 seconds.
- 100.6-kWh battery with claimed 602 km range, 22-kW AC and 175-kW DC charging.
- Panoramic glass roof, auto parking and four rear USB-C ports.
- Five seats and a 500-litre boot trail the Q7’s seven seats and 770 litres.
- Two ISOFIX positions versus the Q7’s five.
- No rear side airbags, matrix high beam or all-wheel steering.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM462,272 | RM425,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632 | RM545✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing, 48V Electric Motor Assistance | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 333 hp | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 84.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 402 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 700 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 100.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 602 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 175 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed tiptronic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Audi AG | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds | 5.1 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 4,965 mm |
| Width | 1,968 mm | 1,970 mm |
| Height | 1,740 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,994 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,525 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 770 litres✓ | 500 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/35R22 | 255/50R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R22 | 255/50R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Pirelli P Zero E |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side | 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 | Manual For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for three middle row passenger seats and two last row seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam and Sequential Indicators | LED Projector with High Beam Assist |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| 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 |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen with MIB 3, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-Speaker Harman Kardon 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft-close Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Intelligent Personal Assistant; Flexible Fast Charger (Mode 2) included |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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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Q7 vs iX FAQ
Is the Audi Q7 or BMW iX better?
The BMW iX is better for lower running tax, EV range and outright acceleration. Choose the Audi Q7 instead if seven seats, a larger 770-litre boot and five ISOFIX positions are non-negotiable.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX is RM36,472 cheaper than the Audi Q7. Its annual road tax is also RM1,087 lower.
Which is better for carrying a large family?
The Audi Q7 is the clear choice: it has seven seats, seven three-point seat belts, five ISOFIX positions and 770 litres of boot space. The BMW iX has five seats, two ISOFIX positions and a 500-litre boot.