Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the RM136,800-cheaper Lotus Eletre brings 603 hp, 710 Nm and a 600 km EV range, while its 112 kWh battery supports 22 kW AC and 350 kW DC charging. It is also quicker to 100 km/h at 4.5 seconds and has a 688-litre boot. The BMW X7 counters with seven seats, a longer 3,105 mm wheelbase, air suspension and a 83-litre petrol tank for drivers not ready to plan around charging. Choose the X7 for people-carrying; choose the Eletre for electric pace and luggage room.
X7
Pick the BMW X7 if you need seven seats, air suspension and an 83-litre petrol tank for long-distance family use.
Eletre
Pick the Lotus Eletre if you want a five-seat EV with 600 km range, 350 kW DC charging and 4.5-second acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X7 RM635,800; Lotus Eletre RM499,000.
- Seating and boot space: BMW X7 has 7 seats and 326 litres; Lotus Eletre has 5 seats and 688 litres.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X7 takes 5.8 seconds; Lotus Eletre takes 4.5 seconds.
- Powertrain output: BMW X7 has a 375 hp 2,998 cc inline-six and 12 hp motor; Lotus Eletre has two motors producing 603 hp.
- Dimensions: BMW X7 is 5,151 mm long and 1,805 mm tall; Lotus Eletre is 5,103 mm long and 1,630 mm tall.
- Road tax: BMW X7 costs RM1,637 per year; Lotus Eletre costs RM1,440 per year.
X7
- Seven seats with third-row ISOFIX points.
- Double-wishbone front and multi-link rear air suspension.
- Heated and ventilated memory front seats, plus powered rear sunshades.
- RM136,800 more expensive.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 5.8 seconds versus 4.5 seconds.
- 326-litre boot is 362 litres smaller.
Eletre
- 600 km EV range from a 112 kWh battery.
- 22 kW AC and 350 kW DC charging capability.
- 688-litre boot and 10 airbags.
- Five seats versus the X7's seven.
- No panoramic sunroof, rear window shades or soft-close doors.
- No auto-parking function; the X7 has one.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM635,800 | RM499,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637 | RM1,440✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC Direct Injection with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 375 hp at 5,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 520 Nm at 1,500 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 12 hp | 603 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | 710 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 0.96 kWh | 112 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | — | 600 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 350 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Automatic with Steptronic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.8 seconds | 4.5 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 9.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 258 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 217 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,151 mm | 5,103 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 2,135 mm |
| Height | 1,805 mm | 1,630 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,105 mm | 3,019 mm |
| Weight | 2,320 kg | 2,490 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 326 litres | 688 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R22 | 255/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/35R22 | 285/40R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Executive Drive Pro (Active Roll Stabilisation) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbags and Front Knee Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Electronic 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 rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Automatic Braking | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive Laser Projectors with High Beam Assist | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| 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 |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Middle Row 40:20:40 Split-Folding, Third Row 50:50 Split Folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Triple-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide, Sky Lounge with 6 Colours | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 2 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights with Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| 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 | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Active Lane Keeping Assistant and Stop & Go Function | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot, Contactless Opening | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot 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 |
| 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 | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/200,000 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.
Used X7 & Eletre for sale
X7 vs Eletre FAQ
Is the BMW X7 or Lotus Eletre better?
The Lotus Eletre is the stronger choice for EV performance, charging and boot space: 603 hp, 4.5 seconds to 100 km/h and 688 litres. The BMW X7 is better if seven seats and air suspension matter more than electric driving.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X7 costs RM635,800 and the Lotus Eletre costs RM499,000, so the X7 is RM136,800 more expensive.
Which is better for a large family?
The BMW X7 is better for a large family because it has seven seats, including a third row, while the Lotus Eletre has five seats. Its 3,105 mm wheelbase is also 86 mm longer than the Eletre’s.
