Verdict
The BMW X7 is the clear choice for buyers who need seven seats, covering 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds with 375 hp and 520 Nm, against the Lexus RX’s 7.6 seconds, 275 hp and 430 Nm. Its 3,105 mm wheelbase, air suspension and 22-inch wheels suit its larger remit, but the RX is 261 mm shorter and carries 612 litres behind its five seats, versus 326 litres in the X7. The Lexus also brings a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty to the BMW’s two years.
The X7 xDrive40i M Sport (RM699,800) sits above every RX variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the BMW X7 if you need seven seats, much stronger 375 hp performance and air suspension with active roll stabilisation.
Pick the Lexus RX if five seats are enough and you want the larger 612-litre boot, lower annual road tax and five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Performance: BMW X7 makes 375 hp and 520 Nm, while the Lexus RX makes 275 hp and 430 Nm.
- Acceleration: BMW X7 reaches 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds; Lexus RX takes 7.6 seconds.
- Seating and boot: BMW X7 has seven seats and 326 litres; Lexus RX has five seats and 612 litres.
- Size: BMW X7 is 5,151 mm long with a 3,105 mm wheelbase; Lexus RX is 4,890 mm long with a 2,850 mm wheelbase.
- Road tax: BMW X7 costs RM1,637 per year; Lexus RX costs RM754 per year.
- Warranty: BMW X7 has a two-year unlimited-mileage warranty; Lexus RX has five years with unlimited mileage.
X7
- Seven seats with third-row ISOFIX points
- 375 hp, 520 Nm and a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Air suspension, active roll stabilisation and 22-inch wheels
- 326-litre boot is 286 litres smaller than the Lexus RX’s
- Annual road tax is RM883 higher
- Two-year warranty is three years shorter
RX
- 612-litre boot despite a 4,890 mm overall length
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- Lane-keeping steering correction and rear cross traffic alert
- Five seats versus the BMW X7’s seven
- 275 hp and 430 Nm trail the BMW X7’s 375 hp and 520 Nm
- No sunroof, auto parking or soft-close doors
What the X7 has over the RX
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The X7's wheelbase is 255 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The X7 is 80 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the RX: 612 litres against 326.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM635,800 | RM468,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637 | RM754✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM6,490/mo | RM4,785/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM16,877 | RM12,538✓ |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM3,781 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM18.91 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM111,476 | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC Direct Injection with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC Direct and Port injection with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 375 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 275 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 520 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓ | 430 Nm at 1,700 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | 87.5 mm × 99.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | 11 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 12 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 0.96 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Automatic with Steptronic | 8-Speed Direct Shift |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.8 seconds✓ | 7.6 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 9.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | — |
| Co2 | 217 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,151 mm | 4,890 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,805 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,105 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 2,320 kg | 1,914 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | 68 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 326 litres | 612 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R22 | 235/50R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/35R22 | 235/50R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats | Bridgestone Alenza 001 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 26 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 20 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | 16 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy with Hyper Chrome Metallic Machined Finish |
| Rear Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy with Hyper Chrome Metallic Machined Finish |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Executive Drive Pro (Active Roll Stabilisation) | Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| 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 on Two Outer Rear Second Row Passenger Seats and Third Row Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Automatic Braking | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive Laser Projectors with High Beam Assist | Adaptive LED Projector |
| 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 | 10-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Middle Row 40:20:40 Split-Folding, Third Row 50:50 Split Folding | Power Folding and Recline, 40:20:40 Split-folding, Heated and Ventilated |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | Triple-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide, Sky Lounge with 6 Colours | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights with Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, iDrive Touch Controller, 16-speaker 600W Harman Kardon Sound System | 14" EMV Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay and 12-speaker Lexus Premium 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 | 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 | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera and 3D Function |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft Close Function, All Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Wireless Qi Charger, BMW ConnectedDrive, Concierge Service, BMW Live Cockpit Professional | Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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X7 vs RX FAQ
Is the BMW X7 or Lexus RX better?
The BMW X7 is better for seven-seat family use and performance, with 375 hp and a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time. The Lexus RX is better if five seats suffice and boot space, lower road tax and warranty length matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X7 costs RM635,800 and the Lexus RX costs RM468,888, so the BMW is RM166,912 more expensive.
Which has the bigger boot, the BMW X7 or Lexus RX?
The Lexus RX has the bigger boot at 612 litres, compared with 326 litres in the BMW X7. The BMW trades luggage capacity for its third-row seating.
Which one is locally assembled?
The X7 is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the RX is fully imported (CBU) from Japan. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.
