Verdict
At RM283,800, the BMW iX2 costs RM1,912 more than the RM281,888 Ford Everest, yet they serve sharply different jobs. The iX2 is the quicker-on-paper electric choice, with 308 hp, 494 Nm, a 64.7 kWh battery and 417 km range, plus a surprisingly larger 525-litre boot. Its 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time and compact 4,554 mm length suit buyers prioritising road performance and parking aids. The 4,914 mm Everest counters with seven seats, 500 Nm from its 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel and an 80-litre tank for people-hauling duties.
Pick the BMW iX2 if you want a five-seat EV with 417 km range, a 525-litre boot and substantially more active safety and parking hardware.
Pick the Ford Everest if you need seven seats, a larger 4,914 mm body and a 500 Nm diesel AWD SUV.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX2 RM283,800; Ford Everest RM281,888.
- Powertrain: BMW iX2 has two electric motors producing 308 hp and 494 Nm; Ford Everest has a 1,996 cc bi-turbo diesel producing 207 hp and 500 Nm.
- Passenger capacity: BMW iX2 has 5 seats; Ford Everest has 7 seats.
- Dimensions: BMW iX2 is 4,554 mm long with a 2,692 mm wheelbase; Ford Everest is 4,914 mm long with a 2,900 mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: BMW iX2 has 525 litres; Ford Everest has 259 litres.
- Driver assistance: BMW iX2 has autonomous braking, steering-correction lane keeping and adaptive cruise control; Ford Everest has no lane-keeping assist and…
iX2
- 417 km EV range from a 64.7 kWh battery, with 11 kW AC and 130 kW DC charging.
- 525-litre boot despite its 4,554 mm length.
- Autonomous braking, 360-degree camera, auto parking and a 16-speaker 464W Harman Kardon system.
- Five seats versus the Everest's seven.
- Shorter 2,692 mm wheelbase versus 2,900 mm.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus three years.
Everest
- Seven seats and a 2,900 mm wheelbase.
- 500 Nm 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel with an 80-litre fuel tank.
- Five-star ANCAP rating, seven airbags and a 17-inch steel spare wheel.
- 259-litre boot versus the iX2's 525 litres.
- No lane-keeping assist or auto parking, where the iX2 gets both.
- Passive cruise control and a reverse camera rather than the iX2's adaptive cruise control and 360-degree view monitor.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM283,800 | RM281,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335✓ | RM438 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | Inline-four with Bi-turbo |
| Capacity | — | 1,996 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 207 hp |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Bore | — | 84.01 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 15.8 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 308 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 494 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 64.7 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 417 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 130 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 10R80 SelectShift Automatic |
| Gears | — | 10 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Ford |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,554 mm | 4,914 mm |
| Width | 1,845 mm | 1,923 mm |
| Height | 1,590 mm | 1,841 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,201 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 259 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R20 | 255/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/40R20 | 255/55R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | 17" Steel Wheel |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Goodyear Wrangler |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Coil Spring |
| Front Wheels | 20" Style-873 M Bi-Colour Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Style-873 M Bi-Colour Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| 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 | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic 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 | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings | 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 |
| Power Sockets | 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 Rear |
| Audio | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 10.25" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and 16-speaker, 464W 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 |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Remote Control Activated |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking | No |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | No | 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 | — |
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 iX2 & Everest for sale
iX2 vs Everest FAQ
Is the BMW iX2 or Ford Everest better?
The BMW iX2 is better for EV driving, a larger quoted boot and driver-assistance equipment. The Ford Everest is better when seven seats and a longer, larger SUV body matter more than EV range and parking technology.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX2 costs RM283,800 and the Ford Everest costs RM281,888, so the iX2 is RM1,912 more expensive.
Which one is more practical for passengers and luggage?
The Everest carries seven people to the iX2's five, but the iX2's quoted boot space is 525 litres against 259 litres for the Everest. Choose based on whether extra seats or the larger stated luggage area is the priority.