Verdict
The BMW 7 Series costs RM685,800, a RM260,000 jump over the RM425,800 BMW iX, but it is the quicker car at 4.9 seconds to 100 km/h and brings a 525-litre boot, powered rear seats and rear sunshades. Its 87 km electric range from an 18.7 kWh battery is modest beside the iX’s 602 km and 100.6 kWh pack. For Malaysian ownership, the iX also cuts annual road tax from RM2,125 to RM545 and supports 22 kW AC and 175 kW DC charging. The 7 Series is the rear-seat luxury choice; the iX makes stronger financial sense for electric driving.
Pick the BMW 7 Series if rear-seat comfort features, a 525-litre boot and 4.9-second acceleration matter more than its RM260,000 higher price and 87 km EV range.
Pick the BMW iX if you want 602 km of electric range, 22 kW AC and 175 kW DC charging, plus RM545 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 7 Series RM685,800; BMW iX RM425,800
- EV range: BMW 7 Series 87 km; BMW iX 602 km
- Battery capacity: BMW 7 Series 18.7 kWh; BMW iX 100.6 kWh
- Annual road tax: BMW 7 Series RM2,125; BMW iX RM545
- 0-100 km/h: BMW 7 Series 4.9 seconds; BMW iX 5.1 seconds
- Boot space: BMW 7 Series 525 litres; BMW iX 500 litres
7 Series
- Quicker 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- 525-litre boot and 3,215 mm wheelbase
- Powered rear seats, power doors and rear sunshades
- RM260,000 more expensive
- 87 km EV range versus 602 km
- RM2,125 annual road tax versus RM545
iX
- 602 km EV range from a 100.6 kWh battery
- 22 kW AC and 175 kW DC charging
- 402 hp and 700 Nm from two motors
- 0.2 seconds slower to 100 km/h
- 500-litre boot is 25 litres smaller
- No powered rear seats, power doors or rear sunshades
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM685,800 | RM425,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,125 | RM545✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 308 hp | — |
| Torque | 450 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Bore | 82 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 194 hp | 402 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 280 Nm | 700 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 18.7 kWh | 100.6 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 87 km | 602 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.4 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 175 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Steptronic Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9 seconds✓ | 5.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 200 km/h |
| Co2 | 22 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,391 mm | 4,965 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 1,970 mm |
| Height | 1,544 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,215 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,525 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 500 litres |
| Front Tyre | — | 255/50R21 |
| Rear Tyre | — | 255/50R21 |
| Spare Tyre | No | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Pirelli P Zero E |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" M aerodynamic style 907 alloys | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M aerodynamic style 907 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 | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee) | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | — | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | — | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | LED Projector with High Beam Assist |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function and Bolster Adjustment | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Power Adjustments | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (15 Colours) | Map Lights & Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 4 | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | 2x side sunshades, 1x rear sunshade | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Live Cockpit Professional system | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | 4 | 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 with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Opening | 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 | Yes | — |
| 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 | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | 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.
Used 7 Series & iX for sale
7 Series vs iX FAQ
Is the BMW 7 Series or BMW iX better?
The iX is the better buy for electric range, charging capability and annual road tax. Choose the 7 Series only if its quicker acceleration, larger boot and rear-seat equipment justify spending RM260,000 more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW 7 Series costs RM685,800 and the BMW iX costs RM425,800, so the difference is RM260,000.
Which BMW has the longer electric range?
The BMW iX has 602 km of EV range from its 100.6 kWh battery. The BMW 7 Series plug-in hybrid has 87 km of EV range from an 18.7 kWh battery.