Verdict
The 7 Series has a 51% bigger boot, the 7 Series is 16% more powerful, while the 7 Series is about 7% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 677,800✓ | RM 729,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 24-valve DOHC with common-rail direct fuel injection and variable geometry turbochargers |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 2,993 cc |
| Horsepower | 308 hp✓ | 258 hp |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 600 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | V |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Diesel |
| Bore | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | 16 |
| Motor Horsepower | 194 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 280 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium-Ion | — |
| Battery Capacity | 18.7 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 87 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.4 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Steptronic Automatic | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission with Sport Mode |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9 seconds✓ | 8.1 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.2 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 209 km/h |
| Co2 | 22 g/km✓ | 189 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,391 mm | 4,970 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 2,220 mm |
| Height | 1,544 mm | 1,888 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,215 mm | 2,923 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,298 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 85 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 258 litres |
| Front Tyre | — | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | — | 275/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | No | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Chassis | — | Unibody |
| 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" 10 Split-Spoke Style 1012 Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M aerodynamic style 907 alloys | 21" 10 Split-Spoke Style 1012 Alloy |
| Front Brakes | — | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | — | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension | Air Suspension (adjustable ride height and damping), Terrain Response |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | — | 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 | — | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | — | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | — | Three on Middle Row Seats, Two on Last Row Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | Adaptive LED Headlights |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function and Bolster Adjustment | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Power Adjustments | 60:40 Split-Folding, Manual Slide and Recline Middle Row, 50:50 Split-Folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic |
| Power Sockets | — | 3 Front, 2 Middle Row, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (15 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 4 | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row |
| Sun Shade | 2x side sunshades, 1x rear sunshade | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Live Cockpit Professional system | 10" InTouchControl Pro, Meridian Sound System with 10 Speakers and Subwoofer |
| 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 | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with Surround Camera System |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Yes | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 5-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 2,125 | RM 1,629✓ |
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.