Verdict
The BMW 7 Series costs RM685,800 against the MG Cyberster’s RM299,900, a RM385,900 divide that buys a five-seat, 525-litre luxury sedan with all-wheel drive, adaptive air suspension and a 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time. Its 18.7-kWh battery manages 87 km of EV range, so petrol remains part of the routine. The Cyberster is the cheaper two-seat electric sports car: its 77-kWh battery reaches 508 km, DC charging goes to 144 kW and annual road tax is RM395 versus RM2,125. For Malaysian family use, the BMW is plainly more useful; for electric open-top motoring, take the MG.
Pick the BMW 7 Series if you need five seats, a 525-litre boot and all-wheel-drive performance in a 5,391-mm luxury sedan.
Pick the MG Cyberster if you want a RM299,900 electric convertible with 508 km of range, 144-kW DC charging and far lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 7 Series RM685,800; MG Cyberster RM299,900.
- Powertrain and range: BMW is a petrol plug-in hybrid with an 18.7-kWh battery and 87 km EV range; MG is electric with a 77-kWh battery and 508 km range.
- Drive and acceleration: BMW has all-wheel drive and does 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds; MG has rear-wheel drive and takes 5.0 seconds.
- Practicality: BMW has four doors, five seats and a 525-litre boot; MG has two doors, two seats and a 249-litre boot.
- Charging: BMW AC charging is 7.4 kW with no DC rate stated; MG AC charging is 7 kW and DC charging is 144 kW.
- Annual road tax: BMW RM2,125; MG RM395.
7 Series
- Five seats and a 525-litre boot.
- All-wheel drive and a 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Adaptive air suspension, powered rear seats and rear dual-zone climate control.
- RM385,900 more expensive.
- Only 87 km of EV range versus 508 km.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus seven years.
Cyberster
- 508 km EV range from a 77-kWh battery.
- 144-kW DC charging and 2.5-kW vehicle-to-load function.
- RM395 annual road tax and a seven-year manufacturer warranty.
- Two seats and a 249-litre boot.
- Rear-wheel drive and 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Single-zone air-conditioning with no rear air-conditioning listed.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM685,800 | RM299,900✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Segment | Luxury | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,125 | RM395✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 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 | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 194 hp | 338 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 280 Nm | 475 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 18.7 kWh | 77 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 87 km | 508 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.4 kW✓ | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 144 kW |
| V2L | — | 2.5 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Steptronic Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9 seconds✓ | 5 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 195 km/h |
| Co2 | 22 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,391 mm | 4,535 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 1,913 mm |
| Height | 1,544 mm | 1,329 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,215 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,885 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 249 litres |
| Front Tyre | — | 245/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | — | 275/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | No | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Pirelli P Zero Elect |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" M aerodynamic style 907 alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M aerodynamic style 907 alloys | 19" 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 |
| ABS/EBD | — | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | — | 2 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Power Adjustments | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | — | 2 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (15 Colours) | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 4 | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | 2x side sunshades, 1x rear sunshade | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Live Cockpit Professional system | 7" Dual Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Bose Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | 4 | Two Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| 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 | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Yes | Powered Scissor Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain, 8-year/150,000 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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7 Series vs Cyberster FAQ
Is the BMW 7 Series or MG Cyberster better?
The BMW 7 Series is better for carrying people and luggage, with five seats and a 525-litre boot. The MG Cyberster is better for long electric travel, delivering 508 km of range versus the BMW’s 87 km EV range.
What is the price difference?
The BMW 7 Series costs RM385,900 more than the MG Cyberster.
Which is more practical for daily use?
The BMW 7 Series is much more practical: it has four doors, five seats and a 525-litre boot. The MG Cyberster is a two-door, two-seat convertible with a 249-litre boot.