Verdict
At RM544,353, the G12 LCI undercuts the G70’s RM685,800 price by RM141,447, yet it remains a properly equipped Malaysian-assembled plug-in hybrid with rear massage seats, 10-inch rear monitors and adaptive laser headlamps. The newer G70 puts that extra money into a much stronger electric side: its 18.7-kWh battery delivers 87 km of EV range versus 46 km, and AC charging rises from 3.7 kW to 7.4 kW. It is also quicker at 4.9 seconds to 100 km/h and has a 525-litre boot. For daily plug-in use, the G70 is the clear step forward.
Pick the BMW 7 Series G12 LCI if you want to save RM141,447 while gaining rear massage seats, rear monitors and a five-year manufacturer warranty with free scheduled maintenance.
Pick the BMW 7 Series G70 if you prioritise its 87-km EV range, 7.4-kW AC charging, 525-litre boot and quicker 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 7 Series G12 LCI RM544,353; BMW 7 Series G70 RM685,800.
- EV range: BMW 7 Series G12 LCI 46 km; BMW 7 Series G70 87 km.
- Battery and AC charging: BMW 7 Series G12 LCI 12.0 kWh and 3.7 kW; BMW 7 Series G70 18.7 kWh and 7.4 kW.
- Performance: BMW 7 Series G12 LCI 282 hp and 5.1 seconds from 0-100 km/h; BMW 7 Series G70 308 hp and 4.9 seconds.
- Boot space: BMW 7 Series G12 LCI 420 litres; BMW 7 Series G70 525 litres.
- Safety: BMW 7 Series G12 LCI has six airbags; BMW 7 Series G70 has seven airbags and a five-star EuroNCAP rating.
G12 LCI
- RM141,447 cheaper.
- Rear massage seats, 10-inch rear monitors and 16-speaker 600W Harman Kardon audio.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty and free scheduled maintenance for five years/100,000 km.
- 46-km EV range trails the G70's 87 km.
- 3.7-kW AC charging is half the G70's 7.4 kW.
- 420-litre boot is 105 litres smaller.
G70
- 87-km EV range from an 18.7-kWh battery.
- 308 hp, 194-hp motor output and 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 525-litre boot, seven airbags and five-star EuroNCAP rating.
- Costs RM141,447 more.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is shorter than the G12 LCI's five years.
- LED projectors replace the G12 LCI's adaptive laser projectors.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM544,353✓ | RM685,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,125 | RM2,125 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 2,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 282 hp at 5,000 rpm | 308 hp at 5,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 450 Nm at 1,500 rpm | 450 Nm at 1,750 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | Inline 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | 82 mm × 94.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | 11 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 113 hp | 194 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 265 Nm | 280 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 12.0 kWh | 18.7 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 46 km | 87 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 3.7 kW | 7.4 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Automatic with Steptronic | Steptronic Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1 seconds | 4.9 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 2.8 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 65 g/km | 22 g/km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,260 mm | 5,391 mm |
| Width | 1,902 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Height | 1,479 mm | 1,544 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 3,215 mm |
| Weight | 2,085 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 78 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 420 litres | 525 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | — |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R19 | — |
| Spare Tyre | — | No |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 run-flats | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Double-spoke Style 630 Alloys | 20" M aerodynamic style 907 alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Double-spoke Style 630 Alloys | 20" M aerodynamic style 907 alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Dynamic Damper Control (adaptive suspension) | Adaptive Air Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | — |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Automatic braking | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive Laser Projectors with High Beam Assist | LED Projectors with Auto 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function and Bolster Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Massage Function, Fold-down Centre Armrest with BMW Touch Control | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Power Adjustments |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide, Sky Lounge with 6 colours | Sky Lounge Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Centre Armrest, 2 Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lights (6 colours), Rear Ambient Light Pillars | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (15 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 4 |
| Sun Shade | Powered rear sun shade, Powered rear door window shades | 2x side sunshades, 1x rear sunshade |
| Audio | 10.25" BMW Navigation system Professional, iDrive Touch controller, 10" Rear Monitors, 16-speaker 600W Harman Kardon sound system | 14.9" BMW Live Cockpit Professional system |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | 4 |
| 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 | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parking Assistant Plus | — |
| 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 | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 3 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free scheduled maintenance | — |
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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G12 LCI vs G70 FAQ
Is the BMW 7 Series G12 LCI or BMW 7 Series G70 better?
The BMW 7 Series G70 is better for plug-in daily driving, with 87 km of EV range, 7.4-kW AC charging, 308 hp and a 525-litre boot. The G12 LCI makes more sense if its lower price and richer rear-seat equipment matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW 7 Series G70 costs RM141,447 more than the BMW 7 Series G12 LCI.
Which 7 Series is better for rear passengers?
The G12 LCI has the stronger listed rear-cabin package: power-adjustable rear seats with massage, BMW Touch Control, powered rear door shades, a powered rear sunshade and 10-inch rear monitors. The G70 has power-adjustable rear seats and side and rear sunshades.
