Verdict
The 7 Series is 23% more powerful, while the XJ is about 7% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM685,800 | RM638,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,125 | RM380✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable intake and exhaust valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 308 hp✓ | 237 hp |
| Torque | 450 Nm✓ | 340 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | 82 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | 10.1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 194 hp✓ | — |
| Motor Torque | 280 Nm✓ | — |
| Battery Capacity | 18.7 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 87 km✓ | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.4 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Steptronic Automatic | 8-Speed Electronic Automatic with Jaguar Sequential Shift |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9 seconds✓ | 7.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 9.3 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 241 km/h |
| Co2 | 22 g/km✓ | 216 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,391 mm | 5,252 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 1,899 mm |
| Height | 1,544 mm | 1,457 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,215 mm | 3,157 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,660 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 82 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 520 litres |
| Front Tyre | — | 245/45ZR19 |
| Rear Tyre | — | 275/40ZR19 |
| Spare Tyre | No | 135/70R19 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 20" M aerodynamic style 907 alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M aerodynamic style 907 alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Assist) |
| 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 | — | Yes |
| Seat Belts | — | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | — | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | Bi-Xenon Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| 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 | 8-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Power Adjustments | Load-Through Hatch |
| 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 | Yes |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (15 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 4 | 2 front, 2 rear |
| Sun Shade | 2x side sunshades, 1x rear sunshade | Front sunvisors with vanity mirrors and illumination, rear electric sunblind, rear manual side sunblind |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Live Cockpit Professional system | 8" touchscreen navigation system with CD/DVD playback, Aux-in, USB, Bluetooth, iPod connectivity and 12 speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | 4 | Four windows, auto up and down with anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Yes |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Opening | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | Yes |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Yes | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited✓ | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 3 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years✓ | — |
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.