Verdict
The BMW 7 Series G70 is the stronger new-car choice if its RM685,800 price and RM2,125 annual road tax fit the budget: it brings 308 hp, 87 km electric range and a 525-litre boot. The G12 costs RM594,800, yet its 258 hp plug-in hybrid still reaches 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds and it gets a five-year warranty with 100,000 km free scheduled maintenance. For a Malaysian buyer considering an outgoing car, the RM91,000 saving is substantial, but the G70 doubles charging power and electric range while adding more rear luggage space.
Pick the BMW 7 Series G12 if you want the lower RM594,800 entry price, five-year warranty and richer rear-seat equipment including massage seats and rear monitors.
Pick the BMW 7 Series G70 if you want 308 hp, 87 km of electric range, 7.4 kW AC charging and a 525-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: G12 RM594,800; G70 RM685,800.
- Power and torque: G12 258 hp and 400 Nm; G70 308 hp and 450 Nm.
- Electric motor and battery: G12 113 hp/250 Nm with 9.2 kWh; G70 194 hp/280 Nm with 18.7 kWh.
- Electric range and AC charging: G12 41 km and 3.7 kW; G70 87 km and 7.4 kW.
- Acceleration and boot space: G12 0-100 km/h in 5.3 seconds with 420 litres; G70 4.9 seconds with 525 litres.
- Standard warranty and annual road tax: G12 five years and RM379; G70 two years and RM2,125.
G12
- RM91,000 less to buy.
- Five-year warranty with 100,000 km free scheduled maintenance.
- Rear massage seats, 10-inch rear monitors and 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio.
- 41 km electric range versus the G70's 87 km.
- 3.7 kW AC charging versus 7.4 kW.
- 420-litre boot is 105 litres smaller.
G70
- 308 hp and 450 Nm, with a 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 18.7 kWh battery, 87 km electric range and 7.4 kW AC charging.
- 525-litre boot and a five-star Euro NCAP rating.
- Costs RM91,000 more.
- Two-year standard warranty versus the G12's five years.
- RM2,125 annual road tax versus RM379.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM594,800✓ | RM685,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379✓ | RM2,125 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 258 hp | 308 hp✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | 11 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 113 hp | 194 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | 280 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 9.2 kWh | 18.7 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 41 km | 87 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 3.7 kW | 7.4 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Automatic with Steptronic | Steptronic Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3 seconds | 4.9 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 2.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 56 g/km | 22 g/km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,238 mm | 5,391 mm |
| Width | 1,902 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Height | 1,479 mm | 1,544 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 3,215 mm |
| Weight | 2,075 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 78 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 420 litres | 525 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | — |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R19 | — |
| Spare Tyre | — | No |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 run-flats | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Double-spoke Style 630 Alloys | 20" M aerodynamic style 907 alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Double-spoke Style 630 Alloys | 20" M aerodynamic style 907 alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Dynamic Damper Control (adaptive suspension) | Adaptive Air Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 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 | Electric for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Automatic braking | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive Laser Projectors with High Beam Assist | 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, Heated and Ventilated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function and Bolster Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Massage Function, Fold-down Centre Armrest with BMW Touch Control | 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 | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide, Sky Lounge with 6 colours | Sky Lounge Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Centre Armrest, 2 Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lights (6 colours), Rear Ambient Light Pillars | 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 | 10.25" BMW Navigation system Professional, iDrive Touch controller, 10" Rear Monitors, 16-speaker 600W Harman Kardon sound system | 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 | Active Cruise Control with Active Lane keeping assistant and Stop & Go function | 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 | 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 | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft close function, all doors | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Wireless Qi Charger, BMW ConnectedDrive, Concierge Service | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 5 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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G12 vs G70 FAQ
Is the BMW 7 Series G12 or BMW 7 Series G70 better?
The G70 is better for electric running, performance and luggage space, with 87 km range, 308 hp and a 525-litre boot. The G12 is the better value-led choice, saving RM91,000 and carrying a five-year warranty with free scheduled maintenance.
What is the price difference?
The BMW 7 Series G70 costs RM91,000 more than the BMW 7 Series G12: RM685,800 against RM594,800.
Which BMW 7 Series charges faster?
The G70 charges faster on AC power at 7.4 kW, double the G12's 3.7 kW rating. Its 18.7 kWh battery also delivers 87 km of electric range, compared with 41 km from the G12's 9.2 kWh battery.
