Verdict
The BMW iX costs RM36,472 less at RM425,800, yet its two motors produce 402 hp and 700 Nm, reach 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds and claim 602 km of EV range from a 100.6-kWh battery. Its RM545 annual road tax is also far below the Q7’s RM1,632. The Audi Q7 counters with seven seats, a 770-litre boot and 250 km/h top speed, while its 85-litre petrol tank suits buyers who do not want to plan charging. For large-family duty, the Q7 is the more practical machine; for five-seat electric motoring, the iX has the sharper numbers.
Pick the Audi Q7 if you need seven seats, a 770-litre boot and an 85-litre petrol tank for longer trips without charging stops.
Pick the BMW iX if five seats are sufficient and you want 402 hp, 700 Nm, 602 km EV range and much lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 RM462,272; BMW iX RM425,800.
- Power and torque: Audi Q7 333 hp and 500 Nm; BMW iX 402 hp and 700 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Audi Q7 5.6 seconds; BMW iX 5.1 seconds.
- Seating and boot space: Audi Q7 seven seats and 770 litres; BMW iX five seats and 500 litres.
- Top speed: Audi Q7 250 km/h; BMW iX 200 km/h.
- Road tax per year: Audi Q7 RM1,632; BMW iX RM545.
Q7
- Seven seats and a 770-litre boot.
- 85-litre petrol tank for refuelling flexibility.
- Matrix LED headlamps, OLED tail lights and rear side airbags.
- RM36,472 more expensive.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 5.6 seconds versus 5.1 seconds.
- Higher RM1,632 annual road tax versus RM545.
iX
- 402 hp, 700 Nm and a 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 100.6-kWh battery with 602 km EV range, 22 kW AC and 175 kW DC charging.
- Panoramic glass roof and auto parking.
- Only five seats and a 500-litre boot versus the Q7’s seven seats and 770 litres.
- 200 km/h top speed versus 250 km/h.
- No rear side airbags, where the Q7 has them.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM462,272 | RM425,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632 | RM545✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing, 48V Electric Motor Assistance | — |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 333 hp | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 84.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 402 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 700 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 100.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 602 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 175 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed tiptronic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Audi AG | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds | 5.1 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 4,965 mm |
| Width | 1,968 mm | 1,970 mm |
| Height | 1,740 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,994 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,525 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 770 litres✓ | 500 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/35R22 | 255/50R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R22 | 255/50R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Pirelli P Zero E |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side | Driver and Passenger, 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for three middle row passenger seats and two last row seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam and Sequential Indicators | LED Projector with High Beam Assist |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| 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 Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen with MIB 3, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-Speaker Harman Kardon 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | 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, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Soft-close Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 5 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.
Used Q7 & iX for sale
Q7 vs iX FAQ
Is the Audi Q7 or BMW iX better?
The BMW iX is the stronger choice for a five-seat EV buyer: it has 402 hp, 700 Nm, a 602 km range claim and lower road tax. The Audi Q7 is better if seven seats and a 770-litre boot are essential.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q7 costs RM36,472 more than the BMW iX.
Which is more practical for a family?
The Audi Q7 is more practical for larger families, with seven seats, three middle-row and two last-row ISOFIX positions, plus a 770-litre boot. The BMW iX has five seats, two outer rear ISOFIX positions and a 500-litre boot.
