Verdict
The BMW X7 costs RM635,800 to the Lexus RX’s RM468,888, a RM166,912 jump that buys seven seats, 375 hp and a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time. It is also 261 mm longer, with air suspension and 22-inch wheels, but its 326-litre boot is 286 litres smaller than the RX’s. The Lexus is the sharper financial call: road tax is RM754 a year against RM1,637, it has a five-year manufacturer warranty, and its 612-litre boot better suits five occupants’ luggage. Choose by seating needs, not badge alone.
X7
Pick the BMW X7 if you need seven seats, want 375 hp and 520 Nm, and value its air suspension, panoramic Sky Lounge roof and 5.8-second sprint.
RX
Pick the Lexus RX if five seats are sufficient and you want a RM166,912 lower entry price, a 612-litre boot and five-year manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X7 RM635,800; Lexus RX RM468,888.
- Performance: BMW X7 375 hp, 520 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds; Lexus RX 275 hp, 430 Nm and 7.6 seconds.
- Seating and boot: BMW X7 has 7 seats and 326 litres; Lexus RX has 5 seats and 612 litres.
- Dimensions: BMW X7 is 5,151 mm long with a 3,105 mm wheelbase; Lexus RX is 4,890 mm long with a 2,850 mm wheelbase.
- Road tax: BMW X7 RM1,637 per year; Lexus RX RM754 per year.
- Warranty: BMW X7 has a 2-year manufacturer warranty plus 3-year extended warranty; Lexus RX has a 5-year manufacturer warranty.
X7
- Seven-seat cabin with power-adjustable second and third rows.
- 375 hp, 520 Nm and a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Air suspension, active roll stabilisation and a panoramic Sky Lounge roof.
- RM166,912 dearer and RM883 a year higher in road tax.
- 326-litre boot is 286 litres smaller than the Lexus RX’s.
- Lane-keeping provides warning only, while the Lexus RX adds steering correction.
RX
- 612-litre boot gives it 286 litres more luggage room.
- Five-year manufacturer warranty and lower RM754 annual road tax.
- Lane-keeping steering correction, rear cross traffic alert and 360-degree camera with 3D function.
- Only five seats versus the BMW X7’s seven.
- 275 hp and 430 Nm trail the BMW X7’s 375 hp and 520 Nm.
- 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.8 seconds behind the BMW X7.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM635,800 | RM468,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637 | RM754✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC Direct Injection with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC Direct and Port injection with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 375 hp✓ | 275 hp |
| Torque | 520 Nm✓ | 430 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | 82 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | 11 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 12 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 0.96 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Automatic with Steptronic | 8-Speed Direct Shift |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.8 seconds✓ | 7.6 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 9.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | — |
| Co2 | 217 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,151 mm | 4,890 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,805 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,105 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 2,320 kg | 1,914 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | 68 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 326 litres | 612 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R22 | 235/50R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/35R22 | 235/50R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats | Bridgestone Alenza 001 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy with Hyper Chrome Metallic Machined Finish |
| Rear Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy with Hyper Chrome Metallic Machined Finish |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Executive Drive Pro (Active Roll Stabilisation) | Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, 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 | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Second Row Passenger Seats and Third Row Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Automatic Braking | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive Laser Projectors with High Beam Assist | Adaptive LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated | 10-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Middle Row 40:20:40 Split-Folding, Third Row 50:50 Split Folding | Power Folding and Recline, 40:20:40 Split-folding, Heated and Ventilated |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | Triple-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide, Sky Lounge with 6 Colours | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights with Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, iDrive Touch Controller, 16-speaker 600W Harman Kardon Sound System | 14" EMV Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay and 12-speaker Lexus Premium 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 Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Active Lane Keeping Assistant and Stop & Go Function | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot, Contactless Opening | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera and 3D Function |
| Auto Parking | 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 | Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 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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X7 vs RX FAQ
Is the BMW X7 or Lexus RX better?
The BMW X7 is better for seven occupants and stronger performance, reaching 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds. The Lexus RX is better for a five-seat household wanting more boot capacity, lower road tax and a five-year manufacturer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X7 costs RM166,912 more than the Lexus RX. That extra outlay brings two additional seats, 100 hp more, 90 Nm more torque and air suspension.
Which has the bigger boot, the BMW X7 or Lexus RX?
The Lexus RX has the bigger boot at 612 litres, compared with 326 litres in the BMW X7. The Lexus provides 286 litres more luggage space, though it has five seats rather than seven.