BMW 7 Series: G12 vs G70
Verdict
The BMW 7 Series G70 is the stronger, cleaner and larger limousine, but it asks RM83,000 more than the BMW 7 Series G12. The newer car gets a 2,998 cc engine, 308 hp, 450 Nm and 4.9 seconds to 100 km/h, plus a much bigger 18.7 kWh battery for 87 km of EV running. The G12 is not slow at 5.3 seconds, has the same 250 km/h top speed, and costs far less to tax in Malaysia at RM379 versus RM2,125 a year.
Pick the BMW 7 Series G12 if you want the lower purchase price, lower road tax and a longer 5-year warranty more than the G70’s extra pace and EV range.
Pick the BMW 7 Series G70 if you want the newer, bigger 7 Series with more power, a larger battery, longer EV range and a bigger boot.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 7 Series G12 RM594,800; BMW 7 Series G70 RM677,800
- Engine output: BMW 7 Series G12 258 hp/400 Nm; BMW 7 Series G70 308 hp/450 Nm
- 0–100 km/h: BMW 7 Series G12 5.3 s; BMW 7 Series G70 4.9 s
- Battery and EV range: BMW 7 Series G12 9.2 kWh/41 km; BMW 7 Series G70 18.7 kWh/87 km
- Boot space: BMW 7 Series G12 420 L; BMW 7 Series G70 525 L
- Road tax: BMW 7 Series G12 RM379/year; BMW 7 Series G70 RM2,125/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 594,800✓ | RM 677,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 2,998 cc |
| Power | 258 hp | 308 hp✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.3 s | 4.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 2.5 L/100km | — |
| Battery | 9.2 kWh | 18.7 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 41 km | 87 km✓ |
| CO₂ | 56 g/km | 22 g/km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,238 mm | 5,391 mm |
| Width | 1,902 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Height | 1,479 mm | 1,544 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 3,215 mm |
| Boot space | 420 L | 525 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 78 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | — |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 379✓ | RM 2,125 |
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.
G12
- RM83,000 cheaper to buy
- RM379 annual road tax is much lower
- 5-year warranty listed
- Smaller 9.2 kWh battery and 41 km EV range
- Less power at 258 hp and 400 Nm
- Boot is smaller at 420 L
G70
- Quicker 4.9-second 0–100 km/h time
- 87 km EV range from an 18.7 kWh battery
- Larger 525 L boot
- RM83,000 higher purchase price
- RM2,125 annual road tax
- 2-year warranty listed
G12 vs G70 FAQ
Is the BMW 7 Series G12 or BMW 7 Series G70 better?
The BMW 7 Series G70 is better on performance, EV range, boot space and emissions. The BMW 7 Series G12 makes more sense if lower cost matters: it is RM83,000 cheaper, has RM379 annual road tax and a 5-year warranty listed.
What is the price difference?
The BMW 7 Series G70 costs RM677,800, while the BMW 7 Series G12 costs RM594,800. That is a RM83,000 gap before considering road tax, where the G70 is also higher at RM2,125 a year versus RM379.
Which has the better plug-in hybrid electric range?
The BMW 7 Series G70 has the stronger EV side: an 18.7 kWh battery and 87 km EV range. The BMW 7 Series G12 has a 9.2 kWh battery and 41 km EV range.