Car Buyer's Guide

BMW i4 vs Dongfeng 007

BMW i4

BMW i4

eDrive35 M Sport

Dongfeng 007

Dongfeng 007

Verdict

The 007 is about 42% cheaper, while the 007 goes 23% further on a charge. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM294,800RM169,888
Body typeSedanSedan
SegmentCompact ExecutiveCompact Executive
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM305RM260
Powertrain
FuelElectricElectric
Number of Motors11
Motor Horsepower282 hp268 hp
Motor Torque400 Nm310 Nm
Battery Capacity70.3 kWh73.48 kWh
EV Range500 km650 km
Charging Rate (AC)11 kW6.6 kW
Charging Rate (DC)180 kW200 kW
V2L3.3 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticSingle Ratio Automatic
DrivelineRear Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h6 seconds5.8 seconds
Top Speed190 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,783 mm4,880 mm
Width1,852 mm1,895 mm
Height1,448 mm1,465 mm
Wheelbase2,856 mm2,915 mm
Weight2,075 kg1,852 kg
Doors54
Seats55
Boot Space470 litres452 litres
Front Tyre245/40R19235/45TR19
Rear Tyre255/40R19235/45TR19
Spare TyreTyre Repair KitTyre Repair Kit
Factory TyresMichelin Pilot Sport 4
Chassis
AssemblyGermany (CBU)China (CBU)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutsMacPherson Struts
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-link
Front Wheels19" Style-996M Bi-colour19" Alloys
Rear Wheels19" Style-996M Bi-colour19" Alloys
SteeringRack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear CurtainDriver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for rear doorsManual + Screen Control For Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable for 2nd Row SeatsAvailable On Outer Two Rear Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsAdaptive LED ProjectorsLED Projectors
TaillampsBMW Laser LEDLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPowered Front Seats, Driver's Side MemoryPowered Front Seats with Ventilation Function
Rear Seats40:20:40 Split-foldingOne-piece Folding
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear AC VentsRear AC Vents
SunroofPanoramic Glass Roof
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 USB-A Front, 1 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear
Interior LightingMap Lights & Ambient LightingMap Lights and Ambient Lighting
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
Audio14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 10-Speaker HiFi Loudspeaker System15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Wanos Sound System with 19-speakers
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinchFour Windows, Auto Up & Down
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal)
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationPowered BootPowered Boot
Parking Sensor Front6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with 360-degree CameraYes, 360-degree Surround View
Auto ParkingYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Head-up Display
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimitedUnlimited
Warranty Mileage ExtendedUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer2 years7 years
Warranty Extended5 years
Warranty Notes8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty8-year, Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Drive Battery

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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