Verdict
The BMW iX is the sharper Malaysian ownership proposition here: it costs RM36,472 less, its annual road tax is RM545 against the Q7’s RM1,632, and its 100.6-kWh battery brings a quoted 602 km range with 22-kW AC and 175-kW DC charging. Its two motors also produce 402 hp and 700 Nm for a 5.1-second 0-100 km/h run. But the Audi Q7 answers with seven seats, a 770-litre boot and a 3.0-litre 333-hp, 500-Nm V6 with 48V assistance. Families needing the third row should pay for the Audi; five-seat EV buyers should take the BMW.
Q7
Pick the Audi Q7 if you need seven seats, a 770-litre boot and the flexibility of an 85-litre petrol tank.
iX
Pick the BMW iX if you want a five-seat electric SUV with 602 km of quoted range, lower RM545 annual road tax and quicker acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 RM462,272; BMW iX RM425,800.
- Annual road tax: Audi Q7 RM1,632; BMW iX RM545.
- 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 7 seats and 770 litres; BMW iX 5 seats and 500 litres.
- Energy system: Audi Q7 2,995-cc V6 with 85-litre tank; BMW iX 100.6-kWh battery with 602 km EV range.
Q7
- Seven seats and a 770-litre boot.
- 333-hp, 500-Nm 3.0-litre V6 with 48V assistance.
- Eight airbags, matrix LED headlamps and soft-close doors.
- RM36,472 pricier and RM1,087 a year higher in road tax.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 5.6 seconds versus 5.1 seconds.
- No EV-only range or 22-kW AC and 175-kW DC charging.
iX
- 402 hp and 700 Nm from two electric motors.
- 602 km quoted EV range; 22-kW AC and 175-kW DC charging.
- Lower purchase price and RM545 annual road tax.
- Five seats and a 500-litre boot, against the Q7’s seven seats and 770 litres.
- Six airbags versus the Q7’s eight.
- 200 km/h top speed versus 250 km/h.
| 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 | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 333 hp at 5,200 rpm | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,370 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.5 mm × 89 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 | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side) | 6 (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 |
| Convenience Notes | — | Intelligent Personal Assistant; Flexible Fast Charger (Mode 2) included |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 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.
Used Q7 & iX for sale
Q7 vs iX FAQ
Is the Audi Q7 or BMW iX better?
The BMW iX is better for a five-seat buyer seeking lower upfront cost, RM545 road tax, 602 km quoted range and stronger 402-hp, 700-Nm performance. The Audi Q7 is better if seven seats and its 770-litre boot are non-negotiable.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q7 costs RM462,272 and the BMW iX costs RM425,800, so the Q7 is RM36,472 more expensive.
Which one is quicker and easier to charge?
The BMW iX reaches 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds, 0.5 seconds ahead of the Q7’s 5.6 seconds. It supports 22-kW AC and 175-kW DC charging, while the Q7 uses an 85-litre petrol tank.
