Verdict
The Cayenne Electric has a 33% bigger boot, while the i7 is 19% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM714,800 | RM699,000✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,015 | RM665✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 536 hp✓ | 436 hp |
| Motor Torque | 745 Nm | 835 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 113 kWh |
| EV Range | 625 km | 642 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 195 kW | 390 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | Single-speed Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.7 seconds✓ | 4.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 230 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,391 mm | 4,985 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 1,980 mm |
| Height | 1,544 mm | 1,674 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,215 mm | 3,023 mm |
| Weight | 2,715 kg | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres | 781 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | — |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Slovakia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Air Suspension with PASM |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Air Suspension with PASM |
| Front Wheels | 21" M Aerodynamic style 909 M alloy wheels | — |
| Rear Wheels | 21" M Aerodynamic style 909 M alloy wheels | — |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | — |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | — |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | — |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 80 km/h) | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | — |
| Taillamps | LED combination | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | — |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Power Adjustments | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (15 Colours) | — |
| Cup Holders | 4 | — |
| Sun Shade | 2x Side Shade, 1x Rear Shade | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 10-Speaker HiFi Loudspeaker System | 14.25" Curved OLED Cluster + Flow Display OLED, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Qi Wireless Charging |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | 4 | — |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | — |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Opening | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 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.
