Verdict
At RM648,800 versus RM685,800, the G70 asks RM37,000 more, but it brings a 308-hp/450-Nm plug-in hybrid powertrain, 87 km EV range and a 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time. The F02 LCI’s 258 hp, 310 Nm and 7.5 seconds are plainly behind, though its 5-year manufacturer warranty includes 100,000 km of scheduled maintenance. For Malaysian buyers able to charge, the G70’s 22 g/km CO2 rating and 7.4-kW AC charging make the newer car the sharper daily proposition; its annual road tax is only RM5 higher.
Pick the BMW 7 Series F02 LCI if you want the lower purchase price, a naturally aspirated 3.0-litre inline-six and five years of manufacturer warranty with scheduled maintenance.
Pick the BMW 7 Series G70 if you can charge at home or work and want 87 km of EV range, all-wheel drive and far stronger acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: F02 LCI RM648,800; G70 RM685,800.
- Performance: F02 LCI 258 hp, 310 Nm and 7.5 seconds to 100 km/h; G70 308 hp, 450 Nm and 4.9 seconds.
- Electrification: F02 LCI has no motor or battery; G70 has a 194-hp, 280-Nm motor, 18.7-kWh battery and 87 km EV range.
- Driveline: F02 LCI rear-wheel drive; G70 all-wheel drive.
- Emissions: F02 LCI 202 g/km CO2; G70 22 g/km.
- Size and boot: F02 LCI is 5,219 mm long with a 500-litre boot; G70 is 5,391 mm long with a 525-litre boot.
F02 LCI
- RM37,000 lower purchase price.
- Five-year warranty with 100,000 km scheduled maintenance.
- Rear-seat entertainment with two 9.2-inch monitors and a 12-speaker HiFi system.
- Slower 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.9 seconds.
- 202 g/km CO2 versus 22 g/km.
- Rear-wheel drive instead of all-wheel drive.
G70
- 308 hp and 450 Nm, plus a 194-hp electric motor.
- 87 km EV range and 7.4-kW AC charging.
- Adaptive cruise control with Stop and Go, surround-view camera and head-up display.
- RM37,000 more expensive.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus five years.
- 172 mm longer and 48 mm wider, which takes up more room when parking.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM648,800✓ | RM685,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,120✓ | RM2,125 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 2,996 cc | 2,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 258 hp at 6,600 rpm | 308 hp at 5,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 310 Nm at 2,600 rpm | 450 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | Inline 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | 85 mm × 88 mm | 82 mm × 94.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.7 | 11 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 194 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 280 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 18.7 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 87 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 7.4 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Automatic | Steptronic Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 seconds | 4.9 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.7 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 202 g/km | 22 g/km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,219 mm | 5,391 mm |
| Width | 1,902 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,544 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 3,215 mm |
| Weight | 1,865 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 525 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | — |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R19 | — |
| Spare Tyre | — | No |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" V Spoke Style 426 Alloy | 20" M aerodynamic style 907 alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" V Spoke Style 426 Alloy | 20" M aerodynamic style 907 alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Dynamic Damping Control | Adaptive Air Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | — |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Headlights | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function and Bolster Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Rear Seats, Fold-down Centre Armrest with iDrive Controller | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Power Adjustments |
| 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 | Front, Tilt and Slide | Sky Lounge Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Centre Armrest, 2 Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (15 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 4 |
| Sun Shade | Powered rear sun shade, Powered rear door window shades | 2x side sunshades, 1x rear sunshade |
| Audio | Navigation System with BMW Professional Audio with DVD Drive, 10.2" monitor operated by iDrive, Bluetooth, 12 Speaker HiFi System plus rear seat entertainment system, including two 9.2-inch monitors with rear center armrest control/USB/audio interface | 14.9" BMW Live Cockpit Professional system |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | 4 |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | 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 | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 5 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft close function, all doors | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 3 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free scheduled maintenance | — |
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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F02 LCI vs G70 FAQ
Is the BMW 7 Series F02 LCI or BMW 7 Series G70 better?
The G70 is the better choice for performance, all-wheel drive and plug-in capability: it reaches 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and can cover 87 km electrically. Choose the F02 LCI for its lower price and five-year warranty with scheduled maintenance.
What is the price difference?
The G70 costs RM37,000 more than the F02 LCI. That gap brings 50 hp, 140 Nm, all-wheel drive, an 18.7-kWh battery, 87 km EV range and a 0-100 km/h time that is 2.6 seconds quicker.
Which 7 Series is more practical for rear passengers?
Both seat five and have powered rear seats, rear dual-zone climate control and powered sunshades. The G70 is 172 mm longer with a 5 mm longer wheelbase and a 525-litre boot; the F02 LCI counters with rear-seat entertainment on two 9.2-inch screens.
