Verdict
The BMW X5 is the sharper choice for a Malaysian family that needs luggage room as much as pace: its 650-litre boot is twice the X7’s 326 litres, and it reaches 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds against 5.8 seconds. The BMW X7 answers a different brief. Its 3,105 mm wheelbase and seven seats suit regular multi-generation trips, while its 375 hp output beats the X5’s 308 hp. But the X7 is 216 mm longer, so its extra passenger capacity comes with a bigger parking footprint.
X5
Pick the BMW X5 if five seats, a 650-litre boot and quicker 5.4-second acceleration matter more than a third row.
X7
Pick the BMW X7 if you regularly need seven seats and want its 375 hp output, ventilated front seats and soft-close doors.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X5 RM470,800; BMW X7 RM635,800.
- Power and torque: BMW X5 308 hp and 540 Nm; BMW X7 375 hp and 520 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X5 5.4 seconds; BMW X7 5.8 seconds.
- Seating and boot space: BMW X5 five seats and 650 litres; BMW X7 seven seats and 326 litres.
- Length and wheelbase: BMW X5 4,935 mm and 2,975 mm; BMW X7 5,151 mm and 3,105 mm.
- Wheels: BMW X5 21-inch alloys; BMW X7 22-inch alloys.
X5
- Quicker 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 650-litre boot, versus 326 litres in the X7.
- Lane-keeping steering correction, where the X7 gives a warning only.
- Five seats instead of seven.
- 308 hp versus the X7’s 375 hp.
- No heated or ventilated front seats, and no soft-close doors.
X7
- Seven seats with a 50:50 split-folding third row.
- 375 hp and adaptive laser projectors.
- Heated and ventilated memory front seats plus soft-close doors.
- 326-litre boot is far smaller than the X5’s 650 litres.
- Slower 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 216 mm longer and 40 mm taller than the X5.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM470,800✓ | RM635,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637 | RM1,637 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, Turbochaged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 24-valve DOHC Direct Injection with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 2,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 308 hp | 375 hp✓ |
| Torque | 540 Nm✓ | 520 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | 11 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 12 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 200 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 0.96 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Eight-speed Steptronic | 8 Speed Automatic with Steptronic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4 seconds✓ | 5.8 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 9.5 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 217 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,935 mm | 5,151 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 2,000 mm |
| Height | 1,765 mm | 1,805 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 3,105 mm |
| Weight | 2,240 kg | 2,320 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | 83 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 650 litres✓ | 326 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R21 | 275/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/35R21 | 315/35R22 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| 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" Style 915M Light Alloy Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Style 915M Light Alloy Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Air Suspension with Adaptive Dampers | Executive Drive Pro (Active Roll Stabilisation) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Second Row Passenger Seats and Third Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Automatic Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED headlights with Auto High Beam | Adaptive Laser Projectors with High Beam Assist |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Power Adjustable Middle Row 40:20:40 Split-Folding, Third Row 50:50 Split Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Triple-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide, Sky Lounge with 6 Colours |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB-A, 1 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights with Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Sunroof Shade, Manual Rear Window Shades | Powered Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 14.9" Touchscreen BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 17-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (525W) | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, iDrive Touch Controller, 16-speaker 600W Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Active Lane Keeping Assistant and Stop & Go Function |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Soft Close Function, All Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Wireless Qi Charger, BMW ConnectedDrive, Concierge Service, BMW Live Cockpit Professional |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | 3 years |
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.
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X5 vs X7 FAQ
Is the BMW X5 or BMW X7 better?
The BMW X5 is better for five occupants, luggage space and quicker acceleration. Choose the BMW X7 if seven seats are a regular requirement; its longer 3,105 mm wheelbase supports that third row.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X7 costs RM165,000 more than the BMW X5: RM635,800 versus RM470,800.
Which has the bigger boot, the BMW X5 or BMW X7?
The BMW X5 has the larger boot at 650 litres. The seven-seat BMW X7 has 326 litres, so the X5 carries 324 litres more luggage.