Verdict
For a Malaysian family needing seven seats, the BMW X7 is the more rational cross-shop: its 3,105 mm wheelbase, 7-seat layout and triple-zone rear air-con suit regular passenger duty, while the 326-litre boot is the trade-off. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is a very different proposition, delivering 603 hp, 850 Nm and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time against the X7’s 375 hp, 520 Nm and 5.8 seconds. Both reach 250 km/h, but the AMG costs RM556,088 more and carries five people only.
X7
Pick the BMW X7 if you need seven seats, a 3,105 mm wheelbase and a far lower purchase price.
AMG GLE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE if 603 hp, 850 Nm and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h sprint matter more than seating seven.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X7 RM635,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE RM1,191,888.
- Power and torque: BMW X7 375 hp and 520 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 603 hp and 850 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X7 5.8 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 3.9 seconds.
- Seating and boot space: BMW X7 7 seats and 326 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 5 seats and 630 litres.
- Dimensions: BMW X7 is 5,151 mm long with a 3,105 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is 4,924 mm long with a 2,995 mm wheelbase.
- Warranty: BMW X7 has a two-year manufacturer warranty plus three-year extended warranty; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE has a four-year manufacturer warranty.
X7
- Seven seats with third-row ISOFIX points.
- RM556,088 cheaper to buy.
- Triple-zone automatic climate control and powered middle-row seats.
- 375 hp and 520 Nm trail the AMG GLE’s 603 hp and 850 Nm.
- 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.9 seconds slower.
- 326-litre boot is 304 litres smaller.
AMG GLE
- 603 hp and 850 Nm from its 3,982 cc V8.
- 3.9-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
- 630-litre boot and steering-correction lane-keeping assist.
- RM556,088 more expensive than the X7.
- Only five seats, against the X7’s seven.
- Four-year warranty lacks the X7’s additional three-year extended warranty.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM635,800✓ | RM1,191,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637✓ | RM3,211 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC Direct Injection with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 48-Valve DOHC, Twin-Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Mild Hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 375 hp at 5,500 rpm | 603 hp at 5,750 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 520 Nm at 1,500 rpm | 850 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 12 hp | 21 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | 250 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 0.96 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Automatic with Steptronic | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Daimler |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.8 seconds | 3.9 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 9.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 217 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,151 mm | 4,924 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 2,156 mm |
| Height | 1,805 mm | 1,772 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,105 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Weight | 2,320 kg | 2,450 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | 85 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 326 litres | 630 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R22 | 285/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/35R22 | 325/35R22 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Executive Drive Pro (Active Roll Stabilisation) | AMG Active Ride Control+ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| 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 for 2 Outer Rear 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 | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| 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 | Powered Front Seats, Driver Side Memory with Heating and Ventilation |
| 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 | Panoramic Sliding Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights with Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Door Window Shades | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, iDrive Touch Controller, 16-speaker 600W Harman Kardon Sound System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen MBUX Infotainment System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB-C and Burmester 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 |
| 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 | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | 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, BMW Live Cockpit Professional | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 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.
Used X7 & AMG GLE for sale
X7 vs AMG GLE FAQ
Is the BMW X7 or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE better?
The BMW X7 is better for seven-seat family use and lower ownership entry cost. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is better if outright pace is the priority, with 603 hp, 850 Nm and 3.9-second acceleration to 100 km/h.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE costs RM556,088 more than the BMW X7: RM1,191,888 versus RM635,800.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE has the larger boot at 630 litres, compared with 326 litres in the BMW X7. The X7 counters with two additional seats, seating seven rather than five.
