Verdict
The BMW X7 costs RM635,800, RM187,800 more than the RM448,000 Toyota Vellfire, and its RM1,637 annual road tax is nearly double the Toyota’s RM835. That money buys serious pace: 375 hp, 520 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time, against 180 hp and 235 Nm driving the Vellfire’s front wheels. The Vellfire is the more rational seven-seat Malaysian family carrier, with a 510-litre boot, captain’s chairs and a five-year warranty. Pick the X7 for the driving hardware and richer parking aids, not for luggage capacity or running costs.
X7
Pick the BMW X7 if 375 hp, 520 Nm, all-wheel drive, air suspension and a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h sprint matter more than RM187,800 and a smaller boot.
Vellfire
Pick the Toyota Vellfire if you want a RM448,000 seven-seat MPV with a 510-litre boot, ottoman captain’s chairs and five years of manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X7 RM635,800; Toyota Vellfire RM448,000.
- Output: BMW X7 375 hp and 520 Nm; Toyota Vellfire 180 hp and 235 Nm.
- Driveline: BMW X7 all-wheel drive; Toyota Vellfire front-wheel drive.
- Performance: BMW X7 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds and 250 km/h; Toyota Vellfire 170 km/h top speed.
- Boot space: BMW X7 326 litres; Toyota Vellfire 510 litres.
- Warranty: BMW X7 two years; Toyota Vellfire five years.
X7
- 375 hp and 520 Nm with a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- All-wheel drive, air suspension and active roll stabilisation.
- Surround-view camera, auto parking and head-up display.
- Costs RM187,800 more and has RM1,637 annual road tax versus RM835.
- 326-litre boot trails the Vellfire’s 510 litres.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is three years shorter.
Vellfire
- RM448,000 price and RM835 annual road tax.
- 510-litre boot and power-adjustable ottoman captain middle-row seats.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
- 180 hp and 235 Nm are well down on the X7’s 375 hp and 520 Nm.
- Front-wheel drive versus the X7’s all-wheel drive.
- No auto parking or head-up display.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM635,800 | RM448,000✓ |
| 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 with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | 375 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 180 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 520 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓ | 235 Nm at 4,100 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | 90 mm × 98 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | 9.8 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 12 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 0.96 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Automatic with Steptronic | 7-speed Super CVT-i with Sports Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 8 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.8 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 9.5 L/100 km | 9.1 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Co2 | 217 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,151 mm | 5,005 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,805 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,105 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 2,320 kg | 2,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 326 litres | 510 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R22 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/35R22 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Executive Drive Pro (Active Roll Stabilisation) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (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 Outer Middle Row Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Automatic Braking | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| 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 Projector with Auto High Beam |
| 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Middle Row 40:20:40 Split-Folding, Third Row 50:50 Split Folding | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up Last Row |
| 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 | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights with Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Door Window Shades | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, iDrive Touch Controller, 16-speaker 600W Harman Kardon Sound System | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side 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, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot, Contactless Opening | Powered boot with soft close function |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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.
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X7 vs Vellfire FAQ
Is the BMW X7 or Toyota Vellfire better?
The Vellfire is better for family space, rear-seat captain-chair comfort, boot capacity and warranty cover. The X7 is better if performance matters: it has 375 hp, all-wheel drive and reaches 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X7 costs RM635,800 and the Toyota Vellfire costs RM448,000, so the X7 is RM187,800 more expensive.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Toyota Vellfire has the bigger boot at 510 litres, 184 litres more than the BMW X7’s 326 litres. Both seat seven.
