Verdict
The BMW X7 costs RM635,800 to the Lexus RX’s RM468,888, and the RM166,912 gap buys a seven-seat cabin, 375 hp and 520 Nm, plus a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time. The RX is 261 mm shorter and 80 mm narrower, which matters in Malaysian car parks, while its 612-litre boot is far more useful than the X7’s 326 litres with all seven seats in use. Lexus also gives five years of unlimited-mileage warranty against BMW’s two. Pick the X7 for people-moving and pace; pick the RX for luggage capacity and lower running commitments.
X7
Pick the BMW X7 if you need seven seats, stronger 375 hp performance and air suspension.
RX
Pick the Lexus RX if five seats are enough and you want a 612-litre boot, lower road tax and five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X7 RM635,800; Lexus RX RM468,888.
- Performance: BMW X7 375 hp, 520 Nm and 5.8 seconds to 100 km/h; 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 and 2,000 mm wide; Lexus RX is 4,890 mm long and 1,920 mm wide.
- Road tax and warranty: BMW X7 is RM1,637 yearly with 2-year unlimited-mileage cover; Lexus RX is RM754 with 5-year unlimited-mileage cover.
- Suspension: BMW X7 uses double-wishbone front and multi-link rear air suspension; Lexus RX has MacPherson strut front, multi-link rear and Adaptive Variable…
X7
- Seven seats and ISOFIX provision for second- and third-row outer seats.
- 375 hp and 520 Nm cut the 0-100 km/h time to 5.8 seconds.
- Air suspension, active roll stabilisation and a panoramic Sky Lounge sunroof.
- RM166,912 more expensive than the Lexus RX.
- RM1,637 annual road tax versus RM754.
- 326-litre boot is 286 litres smaller than the RX’s.
RX
- 612-litre boot, 286 litres larger than the BMW X7’s.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
- Steering-correction lane keeping assist and rear cross traffic alert.
- Five seats versus the BMW X7’s seven.
- 275 hp and 430 Nm trail the X7’s 375 hp and 520 Nm.
- No sunroof, while the X7 gets a panoramic Sky Lounge roof.
| 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 | 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 RX FAQ
Is the BMW X7 or Lexus RX better?
The BMW X7 is better for carrying up to seven people and for outright performance, reaching 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds. The Lexus RX is the more practical five-seater for luggage, with a 612-litre boot and a five-year manufacturer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X7 costs RM166,912 more than the Lexus RX. It also carries RM883 more annual road tax, but adds two seats, 100 hp, 90 Nm and air suspension.
Which has the larger boot, the BMW X7 or Lexus RX?
The Lexus RX has the larger boot at 612 litres, compared with 326 litres in the BMW X7. The X7 trades cargo capacity for its third row and seven-seat layout.
