BMW iX1 L vs Ford Everest
Verdict
The BMW iX1 L is the cheaper car at RM252,800, undercutting the RM266,388 Ford Everest by RM13,588. It is also quicker on paper where figures exist, with 201 hp, an 8.6-second 0-100 km/h time and 433 km of EV range from a 66.5 kWh battery. The Everest answers with seven seats, a much larger body, rear-wheel drive, a diesel engine and an 80-litre tank. This is not a close like-for-like fight: the BMW suits five-seat electric SUV use, the Ford is the bigger family hauler.
Pick the BMW iX1 L if you want a five-seat electric SUV with 433 km range, lower road tax and stronger quoted power.
Pick the Ford Everest if you need seven seats, diesel running and the larger 4,914 mm body.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX1 L RM252,800; Ford Everest RM266,388
- Seats: BMW iX1 L 5; Ford Everest 7
- Powertrain: BMW iX1 L single-motor electric; Ford Everest 1,996 cc diesel
- Power: BMW iX1 L 201 hp; Ford Everest 167 hp
- Size: BMW iX1 L 4,616 mm long; Ford Everest 4,914 mm long
- Road tax: BMW iX1 L RM160 a year; Ford Everest RM438 a year
iX1 L
- Cheaper by RM13,588
- 433 km EV range from a 66.5 kWh battery
- 490-litre boot is larger than the Everest’s 259 litres
- Five seats only
- Two-year warranty is shorter than the Ford’s three years
- Front-wheel drive only
Everest
- Seven-seat cabin
- 405 Nm diesel torque
- 80-litre fuel tank
- Costs RM13,588 more
- 167 hp is lower than the BMW’s 201 hp
- Road tax is RM438 a year versus RM160 for the BMW
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 252,800✓ | RM 266,388 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | 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 | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | — |
| Battery Capacity | 66.5 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 433 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 130 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | Six-speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Ford |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.6 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 175 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,616 mm | 4,914 mm |
| Width | 1,845 mm | 1,923 mm |
| Height | 1,642 mm | 1,841 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,802 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,201 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 490 litres✓ | 259 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | 255/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/45R19 | 255/55R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | 17" Steel Wheel |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus s1 Evo 3 | Goodyear Wrangler |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Ladderframe |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Doublespoke 871 Bicolour | 20" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" M Doublespoke 871 Bicolour | 20" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Front Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Front & Rear Curtain Airbags | 7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 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 | Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 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 | Rear AC Vents | Roof-mounted AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2x Front, 2x Middle, 2x Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 10.7" BMW Operating System 9 with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 12-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 with Stop & Go | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | 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 | — | No |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| 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 160✓ | 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.
iX1 L vs Everest FAQ
Is the BMW iX1 L or Ford Everest better?
The BMW iX1 L is better for five-seat EV use, with 201 hp, 433 km range and lower road tax. The Ford Everest is better if seven seats and a diesel 4X4-style SUV package matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX1 L costs RM252,800, while the Ford Everest costs RM266,388. That makes the Ford RM13,588 more expensive.
Which has more space?
The Ford Everest is the bigger vehicle at 4,914 mm long, 1,923 mm wide and 1,841 mm tall. The BMW iX1 L has the larger quoted boot, though: 490 litres versus the Everest’s 259 litres.