Verdict
At RM635,800, the BMW X7 costs RM136,912 more than the RM498,888 Mercedes-Benz GLE, but it brings seven seats, a 375 hp inline-six and 5.8-second 0-100 km/h pace. The GLE counters with a 31 kWh battery, 114 km EV range and 11 kW AC charging, so it suits drivers able to charge regularly. Its 490-litre boot also beats the X7’s 326 litres. For a Malaysian family needing three rows and stronger performance, take the X7; for plug-in commuting, the GLE is the smarter spend.
X7
Pick the BMW X7 if you need seven seats, 375 hp and a quicker 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
GLE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLE if 114 km of EV range, 11 kW AC charging and a lower purchase price matter more than a third row.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X7 RM635,800; Mercedes-Benz GLE RM498,888.
- Powertrain: BMW X7 2,998 cc inline-six with 375 hp and 520 Nm; Mercedes-Benz GLE 1,999 cc inline-four with 248 hp and 400 Nm.
- Plug-in hardware: BMW X7 0.96 kWh battery and no stated EV range; Mercedes-Benz GLE 31 kWh battery, 114 km EV range and 11 kW AC charging.
- Performance: BMW X7 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds and 250 km/h top speed; Mercedes-Benz GLE 6.1 seconds and 210 km/h.
- Practicality: BMW X7 has seven seats and a 326-litre boot; Mercedes-Benz GLE has five seats and a 490-litre boot.
- Size: BMW X7 is 5,151 mm long with a 3,105 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz GLE is 4,924 mm long with a 2,995 mm wheelbase.
X7
- Seven seats with third-row ISOFIX points.
- 375 hp, 520 Nm and 5.8-second 0-100 km/h pace.
- Adaptive Laser headlamps, head-up display and active cruise control with Stop & Go.
- Costs RM136,912 more.
- RM1,637 annual road tax versus RM440.
- 326-litre boot is 164 litres smaller.
GLE
- 31 kWh battery, 114 km EV range and 11 kW AC charging.
- 490-litre boot is larger than the X7’s 326 litres.
- Four-year manufacturer warranty plus an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty.
- Only five seats versus the X7’s seven.
- 248 hp and 400 Nm trail the X7’s 375 hp and 520 Nm.
- No head-up display, soft-close doors or active cruise control.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM635,800 | RM498,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637 | RM440✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC Direct Injection with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with PHEV Assistance |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 375 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 248 hp at 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 520 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓ | 400 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 12 hp | 154 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | 440 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 0.96 kWh | 31 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | — | 114 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Automatic with Steptronic | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.8 seconds✓ | 6.1 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 9.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Co2 | 217 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,151 mm | 4,924 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 1,947 mm |
| Height | 1,805 mm | 1,772 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,105 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Weight | 2,320 kg | 2,685 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | 85 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 326 litres | 490 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R22 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/35R22 | 315/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats | Pirelli P Zero |
| 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" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Executive Drive Pro (Active Roll Stabilisation) | Airmatic with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Front 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 rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Automatic Braking | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive Laser Projectors with High Beam Assist | LED Reflectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| 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 | Powered Front Seats with Massage and Ventilation Functions |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Middle Row 40:20:40 Split-Folding, Third Row 50:50 Split Folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Triple-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide, Sky Lounge with 6 Colours | Panoramic Sliding Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| 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 | Sunroof Shade & Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, iDrive Touch Controller, 16-speaker 600W Harman Kardon Sound System | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester 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 | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot, Contactless Opening | Powered Boot |
| 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 | 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 | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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 GLE FAQ
Is the BMW X7 or Mercedes-Benz GLE better?
The BMW X7 is better for seven-seat carrying, stronger performance and longer physical dimensions. The Mercedes-Benz GLE is better for buyers who can charge at home or work, thanks to its 114 km EV range and 31 kWh battery.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X7 costs RM136,912 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLE.
Which one has the larger boot?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE has the larger stated boot at 490 litres, against 326 litres for the BMW X7. The X7 instead provides seven seats, while the GLE has five.
