Verdict
At RM635,800, the BMW X7 costs RM238,088 less yet brings seven seats, a 3,105 mm wheelbase and air suspension at both ends. That makes it the more sensible long-distance family choice, despite its 326-litre boot and 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time. The RM873,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe answers with 429 hp, 560 Nm and 5.0 seconds to 100 km/h, plus a 655-litre boot, but it seats only five. Road tax is effectively tied at RM1,637 and RM1,638, so the decision is space and price against pace and luggage room.
X7
Pick the BMW X7 if you need seven seats, a 3,105 mm wheelbase and a RM238,088 saving.
AMG GLE Coupe
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe if its 429 hp, 5.0-second century sprint and 655-litre boot matter more than a third row.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X7 RM635,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe RM873,888.
- Performance: BMW X7 has 375 hp, 520 Nm and does 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe has 429 hp, 560 Nm and takes 5.0 seconds.
- Seating and boot space: BMW X7 has 7 seats and a 326-litre boot; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe has 5 seats and a 655-litre boot.
- Wheelbase: BMW X7 3,105 mm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe 2,935 mm.
- Fuel tank: BMW X7 83 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe 65 litres.
- Extended warranty: BMW X7 3 years; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe 2 years.
X7
- Seven seats and a 3,105 mm wheelbase.
- Air suspension front and rear with active roll stabilisation.
- RM238,088 lower purchase price.
- Slower 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.0 seconds.
- 326-litre boot is 329 litres smaller.
- Lane keeping gives warning only rather than steering correction.
AMG GLE Coupe
- 429 hp and 560 Nm from its 2,999 cc inline-six.
- 655-litre boot space.
- 18-way front seats with massage, heating and ventilation.
- RM238,088 higher purchase price.
- Only five seats, against the X7's seven.
- 65-litre fuel tank is 18 litres smaller.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM635,800✓ | RM873,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637✓ | RM1,638 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC Direct Injection with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Electric Compressor, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 375 hp at 5,500 rpm | 429 hp at 5,800 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 520 Nm at 1,500 rpm | 560 Nm at 2,200 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | Inline 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | 83 mm × 92.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 12 hp | 20 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 0.96 kWh✓ | 0.9 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Automatic with Steptronic | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.8 seconds | 5 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 | 4,939 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 2,010 mm |
| Height | 1,805 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,105 mm | 2,935 mm |
| Weight | 2,320 kg | 2,325 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | 65 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 326 litres | 655 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R22 | 285/40ZR22 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/35R22 | 325/35ZR22 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats | Yokohama Advan Sport V107 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| 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) | — |
| 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, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian Detection |
| 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 | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam |
| 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 | 18-way Power Adjustable with Memory, Massage, 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 Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| 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 | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, iDrive Touch Controller, 16-speaker 600W Harman Kardon Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 13-speaker Burmester Surround Sound System (590 W) |
| 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 Operation |
| 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, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| 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 | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years✓ | 2 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.
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X7 vs AMG GLE Coupe FAQ
Is the BMW X7 or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe better?
The BMW X7 is better for a seven-seat family and a lower outlay. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe is better for outright pace, with 429 hp and a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time, and it has a 655-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe costs RM238,088 more than the BMW X7.
Which one has more practical passenger space?
The BMW X7 is the practical passenger carrier because it has seven seats and a 3,105 mm wheelbase. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe has five seats, although its 655-litre boot is larger than the X7's 326 litres.
