BMW iX vs Ford Everest
Verdict
At RM425,800 against RM266,388, the BMW iX asks RM159,412 more, and it spends that money on EV pace: 402 hp, dual motors, all-wheel drive, 5.1 seconds to 100 km/h and a 692 km range from a 100.6 kWh battery. The Ford Everest answers with the practical stuff: seven seats, an 80-litre diesel tank, seven airbags and a longer three-year warranty. For Malaysian buyers, this is less about SUV size and more about use case — fast electric executive SUV, or diesel family 4x4-style wagon.
Pick the BMW iX if you want the quicker, quieter EV with 402 hp, AWD and a 692 km quoted range.
Pick the Ford Everest if you need seven seats, diesel range from an 80-litre tank and a lower entry price.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX RM425,800; Ford Everest RM266,388
- Seats: BMW iX 5; Ford Everest 7
- Powertrain: BMW iX electric dual motor; Ford Everest 1,996 cc diesel
- Power: BMW iX 402 hp; Ford Everest 167 hp
- Boot space: BMW iX 500 litres; Ford Everest 259 litres
- Warranty: BMW iX 2 years; Ford Everest 3 years
iX
- 402 hp dual-motor all-wheel drive
- 692 km EV range from a 100.6 kWh battery
- 500-litre boot is larger than the Everest’s
- Only five seats
- Two-year warranty is shorter
- RM545 annual road tax is higher
Everest
- Seven-seat cabin
- 80-litre diesel tank
- Seven airbags and three-year warranty
- 167 hp is far below the BMW’s 402 hp
- Rear-wheel drive only
- Auto emergency braking is not listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 425,800 | RM 266,388✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | Inline-four with Single Turbo |
| Capacity | — | 1,996 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 167 hp |
| Torque | — | 405 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Bore | — | 84.01 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 15.8 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 402 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 700 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | — |
| Battery Capacity | 100.6 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 692 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 175 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | Six-speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Ford |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,965 mm | 4,914 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 1,923 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,841 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | 2,525 kg | 2,201 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres✓ | 259 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/50R21 | 255/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/50R21 | 255/55R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | 17" Steel Wheel |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero E | Goodyear Wrangler |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Ladderframe |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys | 20" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys | 20" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual For Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with High Beam Assist | LED Reflectors with Manual Levelling |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 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 | Roof-mounted AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2x Front, 2x Middle, 2x Rear |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 10.1" Ford SYNC4A with eight speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | No |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | No |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited✓ | 60,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 3 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 545 | RM 438✓ |
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.
iX vs Everest FAQ
Is the BMW iX or Ford Everest better?
The BMW iX is better for performance and EV driving, with 402 hp, AWD and 692 km of range. The Ford Everest is better for family use, with seven seats, diesel power and a three-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX costs RM159,412 more than the Ford Everest. That gap buys much stronger performance, all-wheel drive, EV hardware and a larger 500-litre boot, but not the Everest’s seven-seat layout.
Which one has more space for passengers and luggage?
The Ford Everest carries more people with seven seats versus five. The BMW iX has the bigger quoted boot, at 500 litres against the Everest’s 259 litres.