Verdict
The Cayenne has a 58% bigger boot, the X7 uses 12% less fuel, while the X7 is 7% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
What the X7 has over the Cayenne
Front FoglampsSunroofRear Air-conTiptronicHead-up Display
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The X7's wheelbase is 210 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The Cayenne is 194 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Cayenne: 772 litres against 326.
X7 5,151 × 2,000 × 1,805 mm · wheelbase 3,105 mmCayenne 4,930 × 2,194 × 1,698 mm · wheelbase 2,895 mm
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM635,800 | RM609,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637 | RM1,632✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM6,490/mo | RM6,215/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM16,877 | RM16,181✓ |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM3,781✓ | RM4,298 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM18.91✓ | RM21.49 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM111,476 | RM110,555✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC Direct Injection with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 375 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 348 hp at 5,300 rpm |
| Torque | 520 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓ | 500 Nm at 1,340 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | 84 mm × 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | 10.5 |
| 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 Tiptronic S |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Porsche |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.8 seconds | 5.7 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 9.5 L/100 km✓ | 10.8 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 248 km/h |
| Co2 | 217 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,151 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 2,194 mm |
| Height | 1,805 mm | 1,698 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,105 mm | 2,895 mm |
| Weight | 2,320 kg | 2,130 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 326 litres | 772 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R22 | 295/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/35R22 | 295/45R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats | Hankook Ventus S1 evoZ |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 26 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 20 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | 16 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Rear Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Executive Drive Pro (Active Roll Stabilisation) | Porsche Adaptive Air Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Driver and Front Passenger Knee, Front Side, Front Curtain) |
| 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 | Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Automatic Braking | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive Laser Projectors with High Beam Assist | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam |
| 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 | 14-way Power Adjustable with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Middle Row 40:20:40 Split-Folding, Third Row 50:50 Split Folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Remote Release |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Triple-zone Automatic Climate Control System | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide, Sky Lounge with 6 Colours | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights with Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Door Window Shades | Powered sunshades for rear side windows |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, iDrive Touch Controller, 16-speaker 600W Harman Kardon Sound System | 12.3" Porsche Communication Manager with Porsche Connect Plus, Apple CarPlay, 14-speaker 710-watt Bose Surround 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 | Push Start 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 |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot, Contactless Opening | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View System |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Soft Close Function, All Doors | Yes |
| 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✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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The Cayenne carries a 4-year manufacturer warranty against 2 years for the X7.