Car Buyer's Guide

BMW i7 vs Lexus LC

BMW i7

BMW i7

xDrive60 M Sport

Lexus LC

Lexus LC

Verdict

The i7 has a 62% bigger boot, the i7 is about 48% cheaper, while the i7 is 12% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM714,800RM1,379,000
Body typeSedanCoupe
SegmentLuxuryLuxury
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM1,015RM10,991
Powertrain
Engine Tech5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture32-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated, Otto/Atkinson Cycle with variable valve timing
Capacity4,969 cc
Horsepower470 hp
Torque540 Nm
FuelElectricPetrol
Bore94 mm
Compression Ratio12.3
Number of Motors2
Motor Horsepower536 hp
Motor Torque745 Nm
EV Range625 km
Charging Rate (AC)11 kW
Charging Rate (DC)195 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticConventional Automatic
Transmission NameDirect Shift
Gears10
Transmission ManufacturerAisin
DrivelineAll Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h4.7 seconds4.4 seconds
Rated Economy8.6 L/100 km
Top Speed240 km/h270 km/h
Co2267 g/km
Dimensions
Length5,391 mm4,770 mm
Width1,950 mm1,920 mm
Height1,544 mm1,345 mm
Wheelbase3,215 mm2,870 mm
Weight2,715 kg1,965 kg
Fuel Tank82 litres
Doors42
Seats54
Boot Space525 litres197 litres
Front Tyre255/45R20245/40R21
Rear Tyre255/45R20275/35R21
Factory TyresPirelli P ZeroBridgestone Potenza S001L Run-flats
Chassis
AssemblyGermany (CBU)Japan (CBU)
Front SuspensionDouble WishbonesMulti-link
Rear SuspensionMulti-link with Air SuspensionMulti-link
Front Wheels21" M Aerodynamic style 909 M alloy wheels21" Alloy
Rear Wheels21" M Aerodynamic style 909 M alloy wheels21" Alloy
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis NotesAdaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steeringAdaptive F Suspension - Sachs
Crash Safety Ratings
EuroNCAP5 stars
Safety
Airbags7 AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockElectronic for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point4 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable on two rear passenger seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 80 km/h)Yes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll seatsFor All Seats
Safety NotesRear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), TPMS
Lighting
HeadlampsLED Projectors with Auto High BeamLED Projectors
TaillampsLED combinationLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPower Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated and Heated
Rear SeatsPower Adjustable Rear Seats with Power Adjustments
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
SunroofSky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof
Power Sockets1 Front
Interior LightingMap Lights and Ambient Lights (15 Colours)Map Lights and Ambient Lights
Cup Holders42 Front
Sun Shade2x Side Shade, 1x Rear Shade
Audio14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 10-Speaker HiFi Loudspeaker System10.3" Lexus Premium Audio Remote Touch Controller with 13-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Sound System, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Convenience
Power Windows4Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push Button StartKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control with Stop and GoActive Cruise Control
Tiptronic
Paddle Shift
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Electric Steering Adjustment
Boot OperationRemote Control Activation with Contactless OpeningRemote Control Operation
Parking Sensor Front6 Sensors4 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with Surround View CameraYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Head-up Display
Power DoorYes
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimitedUnlimited
Warranty Mileage ExtendedUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer2 years5 years
Warranty Extended3 years
Warranty Notes8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty5-year/100,000 km free service

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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