BMW iX2 vs Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer
Verdict
The BMW iX2 is the sharper personal car: RM283,800, dual motors with 308 hp and 494 Nm, 5.6 seconds to 100 km/h and 417 km of EV range from a 64.7 kWh battery. The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer is a different answer for a Malaysian buyer who needs bodies on board, with 10 seats, a 3,430 mm wheelbase and a 70-litre petrol tank. It also costs RM58,236 more, so the spend only makes sense if the extra five seats and MPV cabin matter.
iX2
Pick the BMW iX2 if you want a five-seat electric SUV with stronger outputs, 130 kW DC charging and more listed cabin tech.
Vito Tourer
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer if you need 10 seats, sliding and folding rear rows, and the long-wheelbase space of a proper MPV.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX2 RM283,800; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer RM342,036
- Power and torque: BMW iX2 308 hp/494 Nm from two motors; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 208 hp/350 Nm from a 1,991 cc turbo petrol engine
- Seats: BMW iX2 5; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 10
- Size: BMW iX2 4,554 mm long, 1,845 mm wide, 1,590 mm tall; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 5,370 mm long, 1,928 mm wide, 1,958 mm tall
- Wheelbase: BMW iX2 2,692 mm; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 3,430 mm
- Warranty: BMW iX2 5-year extended warranty plus 8-year/160,000 km battery warranty; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 2-year extended warranty
iX2
- Dual-motor AWD with 308 hp and 494 Nm
- 417 km EV range, 11 kW AC charging and 130 kW DC charging
- 10.25-inch touchscreen, navigation, head-up display and 16-speaker 464W Harman Kardon audio
- Only five seats against the Vito Tourer’s 10
- Much smaller cabin footprint, with a 2,692 mm wheelbase versus 3,430 mm
- Apple CarPlay is listed, but Android Auto is not
Vito Tourer
- Ten seats with three-point belts for all occupants
- Much larger body and 3,430 mm wheelbase
- Heated powered front seats, rear automatic climate control and ISOFIX in the 2nd and 3rd rows
- Costs RM58,236 more
- Lower listed outputs at 208 hp and 350 Nm
- No listed navigation, head-up display, 360-degree camera or keyless start
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 283,800✓ | RM 342,036 |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | Commercial |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 208 hp |
| Torque | — | 350 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.8 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 308 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 494 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | — |
| Battery Capacity | 64.7 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 417 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 | — | 9G-TRONIC |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,554 mm | 5,370 mm |
| Width | 1,845 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,590 mm | 1,958 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 3,430 mm |
| Weight | — | 3,100 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 10 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R20 | 225/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/40R20 | 225/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Dunlop Econodrive |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Spain (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 20" Style-873 M Bi-Colour Alloys | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Style-873 M Bi-Colour Alloys | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Front Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Front & Rear Curtain Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 10 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for Rear Passenger Seats in 2nd and 3rd Row |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Attention Assist |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic High Beam | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, Captain Seats 3rd Row, Folding and Sliding 4th Row Bench |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Rear |
| Audio | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 10.25" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and 16-speaker, 464W Harman Kardon Sound System | 7" Touchscreen Audio 30 with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Foot-operated |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 335✓ | RM 436 |
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.
iX2 vs Vito Tourer FAQ
Is the BMW iX2 or Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer better?
For most private buyers, the BMW iX2 is better: it is cheaper, stronger on paper and has EV running. The Vito Tourer is better only if 10 seats and MPV space are the main requirements.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer costs RM342,036, while the BMW iX2 costs RM283,800. That makes the Vito Tourer RM58,236 more expensive.
Which one is better for carrying passengers?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer. It has 10 seats, 10 three-point seat belts and a 3,430 mm wheelbase, compared with five seats and a 2,692 mm wheelbase in the BMW iX2.