Verdict
At RM425,800, the BMW iX asks RM121,000 more than the RM304,800 Zeekr 009, but it answers with 402 hp, 700 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time. The 009 is the more rational family machine: it carries seven rather than five, has a 574-litre boot and stretches 3,205 mm between its axles. Its 116-kWh battery only edges the iX’s 100.6-kWh unit by 2 km of quoted range, at 604 km versus 602 km. The BMW’s 22-kW AC and 175-kW DC rates suit buyers with access to faster charging.
Pick the BMW iX if you want 402 hp, 700 Nm, all-wheel drive and a much quicker 5.1-second sprint to 100 km/h.
Pick the Zeekr 009 if you need seven seats, captain middle seats and a 574-litre boot for substantially less money.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX RM425,800; Zeekr 009 RM304,800.
- Motor output and 0-100 km/h: BMW iX 402 hp, 700 Nm and 5.1 seconds; Zeekr 009 335 hp, 373 Nm and 7.9 seconds.
- Battery and range: BMW iX 100.6 kWh and 602 km; Zeekr 009 116 kWh and 604 km.
- Charging: BMW iX 22 kW AC and 175 kW DC; Zeekr 009 11 kW AC and 150 kW DC.
- Driveline and seating: BMW iX all-wheel drive with five seats; Zeekr 009 front-wheel drive with seven seats.
- Boot space and road tax: BMW iX 500 litres and RM545 yearly; Zeekr 009 574 litres and RM395 yearly.
iX
- 402 hp and 700 Nm with all-wheel drive.
- 5.1-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
- Faster 22-kW AC and 175-kW DC charging.
- RM121,000 dearer than the Zeekr 009.
- Five seats and a 500-litre boot, versus seven seats and 574 litres.
- No 3.3-kW vehicle-to-load function.
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- Seven-seat cabin with massage, ventilation and ottomans for the captain middle seats.
- 574-litre boot and 3,205-mm wheelbase.
- 3.3-kW V2L, plus matrix LED projectors and a 30-speaker Yamaha sound system.
- 335 hp and 373 Nm fall well short of the iX’s 402 hp and 700 Nm.
- Its 7.9-second 0-100 km/h time is 2.8 seconds slower.
- 11-kW AC and 150-kW DC charging rates are lower than the iX’s 22 kW and 175 kW.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM425,800 | RM304,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM545 | RM395✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 402 hp✓ | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | 700 Nm✓ | 373 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 100.6 kWh | 116 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 602 km | 604 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 175 kW✓ | 150 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1 seconds✓ | 7.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 210 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,965 mm | 5,209 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 2,024 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,848 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 3,205 mm |
| Weight | 2,525 kg | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 574 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/50R21 | 265/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/50R21 | 265/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero E | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Four-chamber Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual For Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Four Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with High Beam Assist | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function | Powered Front Seats with Massage and Ventilation Functions |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Captain Middle Seats with Massage, Ventilation and Ottoman Functions, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lights | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Glass Roof and Window Shades |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 30-speaker Yamaha Sound System |
| 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 Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Contactless Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Sliding Rear Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Intelligent Personal Assistant; Flexible Fast Charger (Mode 2) included | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-Year/160,000 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.
Used iX & 009 for sale
iX vs 009 FAQ
Is the BMW iX or Zeekr 009 better?
The BMW iX is better for performance and charging speed, with 402 hp, all-wheel drive and 175-kW DC charging. The Zeekr 009 is better for family carrying, delivering seven seats, a 574-litre boot and V2L.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX costs RM121,000 more than the Zeekr 009. The lower-priced 009 also has RM150 lower annual road tax, at RM395 versus RM545.
Which one is better for carrying seven people?
The Zeekr 009 is the clear choice. It has seven three-point seat belts, ISOFIX on four rear seats, captain middle seats and a split-folding third row; the BMW iX has five seats.