Verdict
The BMW X7 costs RM635,800, a huge RM592,200 below the Lexus LM’s RM1,228,000, yet brings 375 hp, 520 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time. It is also the more practical seven-seater for luggage, with 326 litres behind the seats against 110 litres. The LM counters with a 180-hp motor, steering-correction lane keeping and a five-year manufacturer warranty, versus two years for the BMW. For Malaysian buyers who will use all seven seats and travel with bags, the X7 is the more rounded purchase; the LM’s case rests on its MPV form and longer cover.
X7
Pick the BMW X7 if you want 375 hp, AWD, 326 litres of boot space and RM592,200 left over.
LM
Pick the Lexus LM if you want an executive MPV with steering-correction lane keeping and a five-year manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X7 RM635,800; Lexus LM RM1,228,000.
- Output: BMW X7 375 hp and 520 Nm; Lexus LM 188 hp and 236 Nm.
- Driveline: BMW X7 all-wheel drive; Lexus LM front-wheel drive.
- Boot space: BMW X7 326 litres; Lexus LM 110 litres.
- Warranty: BMW X7 two years; Lexus LM five years.
- Road tax: BMW X7 RM1,637 per year; Lexus LM RM835 per year.
X7
- 375 hp and 520 Nm with a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- 326-litre boot and 83-litre fuel tank
- AWD, air suspension and active roll stabilisation
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus the LM’s five years
- RM1,637 annual road tax versus RM835
- Lane keeping gives warnings only, where the LM adds steering correction
LM
- Five-year manufacturer warranty
- Steering-correction lane keeping
- Power sliding rear doors with soft-close and anti-pinch
- RM1,228,000 price is RM592,200 higher
- 188 hp and 236 Nm trail the X7’s 375 hp and 520 Nm
- 110-litre boot is 216 litres smaller than the X7’s
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM635,800✓ | RM1,228,000 |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637 | RM835✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC Direct Injection with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | 375 hp✓ | 188 hp |
| Torque | 520 Nm✓ | 236 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 82 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 12 hp | 180 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | 270 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 0.96 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Automatic with Steptronic | E-CVT |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.8 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 9.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | — |
| Co2 | 217 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,151 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,805 mm | 1,955 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,105 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 2,320 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 326 litres✓ | 110 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R22 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/35R22 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats | Michelin Primacy SUV+ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Executive Drive Pro (Active Roll Stabilisation) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear 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 | 7 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 |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive Laser Projectors with High Beam Assist | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| 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 | 18-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Middle Row 40:20:40 Split-Folding, Third Row 50:50 Split Folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with Power Fold |
| 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide, Sky Lounge with 6 Colours | Rear Panoramic Roof |
| 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 |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Door Window Shades | Powered rear sun shade and rear door window shades |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, iDrive Touch Controller, 16-speaker 600W Harman Kardon Sound System | 14" Lexus Premium Audio Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 10 Speakers |
| 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 | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Soft Close Function, All Doors | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch |
| 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 | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 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 LM FAQ
Is the BMW X7 or Lexus LM better?
The BMW X7 is the better all-round choice for performance and family luggage: 375 hp, AWD and a 326-litre boot. Choose the Lexus LM for its MPV layout, steering-correction lane keeping and five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LM costs RM592,200 more than the BMW X7.
Which is better for carrying seven people and luggage?
The BMW X7 is better for seven occupants with luggage because its boot holds 326 litres, compared with 110 litres in the Lexus LM. Both have seven seats and five doors.
