Verdict
The BMW iX costs RM425,800, undercutting the RM462,272 Audi Q7 by RM36,472, while its RM545 annual road tax is RM1,087 lower. It is also quicker to 100 km/h at 5.1 seconds and brings a 100.6-kWh battery with 602 km of EV range. But the Q7 answers a different Malaysian family need: seven seats and a 770-litre boot, against the iX’s five seats and 500 litres. Choose space and seven-seat flexibility in the Audi; choose lower entry and running tax with electric drive in the BMW.
Q7
Pick the Audi Q7 if you need seven seats, a 770-litre boot and a 250 km/h top speed.
iX
Pick the BMW iX if you want to save RM36,472 upfront, pay RM545 annual road tax and drive 602 km on electric power.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 RM462,272; BMW iX RM425,800.
- Road tax per year: Audi Q7 RM1,632; BMW iX RM545.
- Performance: Audi Q7 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and 250 km/h; BMW iX 5.1 seconds and 200 km/h.
- Seating and boot space: Audi Q7 has 7 seats and 770 litres; BMW iX has 5 seats and 500 litres.
- Powertrain: Audi Q7 has a 2,995 cc 333 hp petrol hybrid with 500 Nm; BMW iX has two motors with 402 hp and 700 Nm.
- Dimensions: Audi Q7 is 5,052 mm long with a 2,994 mm wheelbase; BMW iX is 4,965 mm long with a 3,000 mm wheelbase.
Q7
- Seven seats with 770 litres of boot space.
- 250 km/h top speed and all-wheel steering.
- Matrix LED headlamps, OLED tail lights and soft-close doors.
- Costs RM36,472 more and attracts RM1,087 more annual road tax.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 5.6 seconds versus 5.1 seconds.
- No panoramic glass roof or auto parking.
iX
- 602 km EV range from a 100.6-kWh battery.
- 402 hp and 700 Nm from two electric motors.
- Panoramic glass roof, auto parking and four rear USB-C ports.
- Only five seats and a 500-litre boot, versus the Q7’s seven seats and 770 litres.
- 200 km/h top speed is 50 km/h below the Q7’s 250 km/h.
- No rear side airbags, soft-close doors or rear door sunshades.
| 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 | — | 5 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 the better buy for lower purchase price, RM545 annual road tax, 602 km EV range and quicker acceleration. The Audi Q7 is better if seven seats and its 770-litre boot are non-negotiable.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q7 costs RM462,272 and the BMW iX costs RM425,800, so the Q7 is RM36,472 more expensive.
Which is better for seven people?
The Audi Q7 is the clear choice: it has seven seats, seven three-point seat belts and ISOFIX positions across three middle-row and two last-row seats. The BMW iX has five seats and five seat belts.