BMW X7 vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Verdict
For Malaysian buyers, the split is stark: the BMW X7 is RM328,088 cheaper, seats seven instead of five and has a much longer 3,105 mm wheelbase. It is the family hauler. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is quicker, with 579 hp and 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, and its 116.0 kWh battery gives 473 km of EV range. But it is shorter, taller and capped at 180 km/h, while the X7 runs to 250 km/h.
Pick the BMW X7 if you need seven seats, a longer wheelbase and a lower entry price.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz G-Class if you want electric drive, 579 hp and a 473 km quoted EV range.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X7 RM 630,800; Mercedes-Benz G-Class RM 958,888
- Seats: BMW X7 7; Mercedes-Benz G-Class 5
- Power: BMW X7 375 hp; Mercedes-Benz G-Class 579 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X7 5.8 s; Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4.7 s
- Size: BMW X7 5,151 mm long; Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4,613 mm long
- Boot space: BMW X7 326 L; Mercedes-Benz G-Class 667 L
X7
- Seven-seat cabin
- Longer 3,105 mm wheelbase
- Higher 250 km/h top speed
- Slower 5.8 s 0-100 km/h
- Shorter 2-year warranty
- Higher RM 1,637 annual road tax
G-Class
- 579 hp from four motors
- 473 km quoted EV range
- Longer 4-year warranty
- Only five seats
- Lower 180 km/h top speed
- Costs RM328,088 more
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 630,800✓ | RM 958,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Truck/4X4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Engine | 2,998 cc | 4 motors |
| Power | 375 hp | 579 hp✓ |
| Torque | 520 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 s | 4.7 s✓ |
| Top speed | 250 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.5 L/100km | — |
| Battery | 1.0 kWh | 116.0 kWh✓ |
| EV range | — | 473 km |
| CO₂ | 217 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,151 mm | 4,613 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,805 mm | 1,969 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,105 mm | 2,890 mm |
| Boot space | 326 L | 667 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 83 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,637 | RM 1,340✓ |
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.
X7 vs G-Class FAQ
Is the BMW X7 or Mercedes-Benz G-Class better?
The BMW X7 is better for family use because it has seven seats, a 3,105 mm wheelbase and lower pricing. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is better for outright acceleration and EV running, with 579 hp, 4.7 seconds to 100 km/h and 473 km of range.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class costs RM328,088 more than the BMW X7. That gap buys electric drive, a 116.0 kWh battery, 579 hp and a 4-year warranty, but not extra seats.
Which one is quicker?
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is quicker from 0-100 km/h, taking 4.7 seconds against the BMW X7’s 5.8 seconds. The BMW X7 has the higher top speed, at 250 km/h versus 180 km/h.