Verdict
The BMW X7 costs RM87,800 more at RM635,800, and its 375 hp, 520 Nm 3.0-litre inline-six with all-wheel drive makes a clear case if performance matters: 0-100 km/h takes 5.8 seconds. The Toyota Alphard is the more practical seven-seater for chauffeur-led use, with a 510-litre boot against 326 litres, ottoman second-row captain’s chairs and power sliding doors. Its RM754 annual road tax is RM883 lower than the X7’s RM1,637, while the claimed economy figures are close at 9.0 versus 9.5 L/100 km.
X7
Pick the BMW X7 if you want 375 hp, 520 Nm, all-wheel drive and air suspension, and can accept the higher RM635,800 price and RM1,637 road tax.
Alphard
Pick the Toyota Alphard if second-row comfort, power sliding doors, a 510-litre boot and a five-year warranty matter more than outright pace.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X7 RM635,800; Toyota Alphard RM548,000.
- Power and torque: BMW X7 375 hp and 520 Nm; Toyota Alphard 274 hp and 430 Nm.
- Driveline: BMW X7 all-wheel drive; Toyota Alphard front-wheel drive.
- Boot space: BMW X7 326 litres; Toyota Alphard 510 litres.
- Annual road tax: BMW X7 RM1,637; Toyota Alphard RM754.
- Warranty: BMW X7 two years; Toyota Alphard five years.
X7
- 375 hp and 520 Nm, with a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- All-wheel drive, air suspension and active roll stabilisation.
- Adaptive laser headlamps, 16-speaker 600W Harman Kardon audio and auto parking.
- RM87,800 dearer to buy and RM883 costlier in annual road tax.
- 326-litre boot is 184 litres smaller.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is three years shorter.
Alphard
- 510-litre boot and power sliding rear doors.
- Ottoman second-row captain’s chairs and more power sockets.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
- 274 hp and 430 Nm trail the X7’s 375 hp and 520 Nm.
- Front-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive.
- No auto parking, while the X7 has it.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM635,800 | RM548,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637 | RM754✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC Direct Injection with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharger and Intercooler with Dual VVT-i |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 375 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 274 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 | — |
| 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 | Direct Shift 8-speed Automatic with Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.8 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 9.5 L/100 km | 9 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | 217 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,151 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,805 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,105 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 2,320 kg | 2,235 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 326 litres | 510 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R22 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/35R22 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats | Michelin Primacy SUV+ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy | 19" 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) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, 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 | 6 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Second Row Passenger Seats and Third Row Seats | Available on Two Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Automatic Braking | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with 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 | LED Projector with Auto 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory, Passenger Side Shoulder Switch |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Middle Row 40:20:40 Split-Folding, Third Row 50:50 Split Folding | Ottoman Captain's Chairs Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding, 60:40 Split-folding Last Row |
| 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 | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights with Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Door Window Shades | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, iDrive Touch Controller, 16-speaker 600W Harman Kardon Sound System | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side 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, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot, Contactless Opening | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| 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 |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft Close Function, All Doors | Power sliding with soft close function |
| 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 | 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.
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X7 vs Alphard FAQ
Is the BMW X7 or Toyota Alphard better?
The X7 is better for the driver, with 375 hp, 520 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time. The Alphard is better for rear-seat use and luggage, thanks to ottoman captain’s chairs, sliding doors and a 510-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X7 costs RM635,800 and the Toyota Alphard costs RM548,000, so the X7 is RM87,800 more expensive.
Which has lower running costs?
The Alphard has the lower annual road tax at RM754 versus RM1,637 for the X7, and its rated consumption is slightly lower at 9.0 L/100 km against 9.5 L/100 km.
