BMW i7 vs Lexus LS
Verdict
The BMW i7 is the sharper numbers car here: RM714,800 against RM1,188,000, 536 hp against 415 hp, all-wheel drive against rear-wheel drive, and 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds versus 5.0. It is also the larger sedan, with a 3,215 mm wheelbase and 525-litre boot. The Lexus LS fights back with a higher 250 km/h top speed, 600 Nm from its 3.5-litre petrol engine, a five-year warranty and 10 airbags. But the RM473,200 gap is hard to ignore.
Pick the BMW i7 if you want the quicker, larger electric luxury sedan with 625 km of range, all-wheel drive and much lower annual road tax.
Pick the Lexus LS if you want a petrol luxury sedan with rear-wheel drive, a five-year warranty, 10 airbags and a higher 250 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i7 RM714,800; Lexus LS RM1,188,000
- Power: BMW i7 536 hp; Lexus LS 415 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BMW i7 4.7 s; Lexus LS 5.0 s
- Size: BMW i7 5,391 mm long, 3,215 mm wheelbase; Lexus LS 5,235 mm long, 3,125 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: BMW i7 525 L; Lexus LS 480 L
- Road tax: BMW i7 RM1,015/year; Lexus LS RM4,133/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 714,800✓ | RM 1,188,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Dual motor | 3,445 cc |
| Power | 536 hp✓ | 415 hp |
| Torque | — | 600 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.7 s✓ | 5.0 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 9.5 L/100km |
| EV range | 625 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,391 mm | 5,235 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,544 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,215 mm | 3,125 mm |
| Boot space | 525 L✓ | 480 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 82 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 10 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,015✓ | RM 4,133 |
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.
i7
- Quicker 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- 625 km EV range
- Bigger boot and longer wheelbase
- Two-year warranty is shorter
- Airbag count is not stated
- Lower 240 km/h top speed
LS
- Five-year warranty
- 10 airbags listed
- Higher 250 km/h top speed
- Costs RM473,200 more
- Slower 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher RM4,133 annual road tax
i7 vs LS FAQ
Is the BMW i7 or Lexus LS better?
On the numbers, the BMW i7 is better for most buyers: it is cheaper, more powerful, quicker to 100 km/h, larger, has more boot space and costs less in annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LS costs RM473,200 more than the BMW i7.
Which car is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The BMW i7 is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds. The Lexus LS takes 5.0 seconds.