Verdict
The Audi Q7 is the family-first choice: it carries seven, has a 770-litre boot and brings adaptive air suspension with all-wheel steering. Its 333 hp, 500 Nm mild-hybrid petrol drivetrain is quick enough at 5.6 seconds to 100 km/h, but annual road tax is RM1,632. The BMW iX3 is the sharper EV case, with 463 hp, 645 Nm, a 4.9-second sprint and 726 km of stated range. Its 400 kW DC charging and RM765 road tax suit drivers who can charge regularly, though it is strictly a five-seater.
Q7
Pick the Audi Q7 if you need seven seats, a 770-litre boot and adaptive air suspension for regular family use.
iX3
Pick the BMW iX3 if you want 726 km of EV range, 400 kW DC charging and stronger 463 hp, 645 Nm performance.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 RM462,272; BMW iX3 RM378,800.
- Power and torque: Audi Q7 333 hp and 500 Nm; BMW iX3 463 hp and 645 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Audi Q7 5.6 seconds; BMW iX3 4.9 seconds.
- Seating and boot space: Audi Q7 seven seats and 770 litres; BMW iX3 five seats and 520 litres.
- Road tax per year: Audi Q7 RM1,632; BMW iX3 RM765.
- Charging and range: Audi Q7 has no EV range or charging rating; BMW iX3 has 726 km range, 22 kW AC and 400 kW DC charging.
Q7
- Seven seats and a 770-litre boot.
- Adaptive air suspension and all-wheel steering.
- Matrix LED headlamps, OLED tail lights and 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio.
- Costs RM83,472 more to buy.
- Annual road tax is RM867 higher.
- Slower to 100 km/h at 5.6 seconds versus 4.9 seconds.
iX3
- 463 hp and 645 Nm from two motors.
- 726 km stated EV range with 400 kW DC charging.
- Parking Assistant Professional with remote-control parking and a panoramic sunroof.
- Five seats and a 520-litre boot versus the Q7's seven seats and 770 litres.
- No adaptive air suspension or all-wheel steering.
- 210 km/h top speed versus 250 km/h.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM462,272 | RM378,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632 | RM765✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing, 48V Electric Motor Assistance | 6th-generation BMW eDrive, 800V 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 | — | 463 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 645 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 113.4 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 726 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 400 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.7 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 | 4.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 4,782 mm |
| Width | 1,968 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,740 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,994 mm | 2,897 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,285 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 770 litres✓ | 520 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/35R22 | 255/35R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R22 | 275/35R22 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Hungary (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 22" Alloys (9J) |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 22" Alloys (9.5J) |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & 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 & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Electronic 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 on 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, with High-beam Assistant |
| 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 | M Sport Seats, Power Adjustable with Driver Memory |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | 3-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, with Climate Comfort Glazing |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Wireless Charger, 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Ambient Light |
| 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 | Harman Kardon 13 Speakers (430W); 17.9" Central Display + 43.3" Panoramic Vision, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Wireless Charging |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Comfort Access) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | Yes |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, Parking Assistant Professional with Remote Control Parking |
| 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 | — | Flexible Fast Charger (Mode 2) included; Drive Recorder and Remote Theft Recorder; Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | RM399,800 with 5-year extended warranty and service package |
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 iX3 FAQ
Is the Audi Q7 or BMW iX3 better?
The BMW iX3 is better for EV performance, charging and lower annual road tax, delivering 463 hp, 726 km of range and 400 kW DC charging. The Audi Q7 is better if seven seats, 770 litres of luggage space and air suspension matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q7 costs RM462,272 and the BMW iX3 costs RM378,800, so the Q7 is RM83,472 dearer.
Which is better for carrying people and luggage?
The Audi Q7 is decisively more useful for larger families, with seven seats and a 770-litre boot. The BMW iX3 has five seats and 520 litres of boot space.