Verdict
At RM294,800, the BMW i4 costs RM124,912 more than the RM169,888 Dongfeng 007, yet the Dongfeng reaches 650 km from a 73.48-kWh battery against 500 km and 70.3 kWh for the BMW. It is also 0.2 seconds quicker to 100 km/h at 5.8 seconds, despite the i4's stronger 400 Nm motor. The BMW claws back ground with 11-kW AC charging, a 470-litre boot, adaptive LED projectors, head-up display and auto parking. For Malaysian ownership, the 007's seven-year vehicle warranty and unlimited-mileage battery cover are hard to ignore; its annual road tax is also RM45 lower.
The i4 eDrive35 M Sport (RM294,800) sits above every 007 variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the BMW i4 if you want the stronger 400 Nm rear motor, 11-kW AC charging, 470-litre boot and extra driving aids including auto parking and a head-up display.
Pick the Dongfeng 007 if 650 km range, 200-kW DC charging, V2L, a panoramic glass roof and a RM124,912 saving matter more.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i4 RM294,800; Dongfeng 007 RM169,888.
- EV range: BMW i4 500 km; Dongfeng 007 650 km.
- Charging: BMW i4 11 kW AC and 180 kW DC; Dongfeng 007 6.6 kW AC and 200 kW DC.
- Performance: BMW i4 282 hp and 400 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds; Dongfeng 007 268 hp and 310 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds.
- Size and boot: BMW i4 is 4,783 mm long with a 470-litre boot; Dongfeng 007 is 4,880 mm long with a 452-litre boot.
- Warranty: BMW i4 has two-year vehicle cover and an eight-year/160,000-km battery warranty; Dongfeng 007 has seven-year vehicle cover and an eight-year…
i4
- 11-kW AC charging and 180-kW DC charging
- 400 Nm motor torque and 470-litre boot
- Head-up display, auto parking and adaptive LED projectors
- Costs RM124,912 more
- 500-km range trails the Dongfeng 007's 650 km
- No V2L; the Dongfeng 007 supplies up to 3.3 kW
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- 650-km range from a 73.48-kWh battery
- 200-kW DC charging, 3.3-kW V2L and panoramic glass roof
- Seven-year vehicle warranty plus unlimited-mileage battery cover
- 6.6-kW AC charging is slower than the BMW i4's 11 kW
- 310 Nm is 90 Nm down on the BMW i4
- Lacks the BMW i4's head-up display and auto parking
What the i4 has over the 007
What the 007 has over the i4
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The 007's wheelbase is 59 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The 007 is 43 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM294,800 | RM169,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM305 | RM260✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM3,010/mo | RM1,735/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM7,913 | RM4,665✓ |
| Electricity / year (est.) | RM1,249 | RM1,005✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.25 | RM5.02✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM47,335 | RM29,647✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 6.4 hours✓ | 11.1 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 25 min | 25 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 282 hp✓ | 268 hp |
| Motor Torque | 400 Nm✓ | 310 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 70.3 kWh | 73.48 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 500 km | 650 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW✓ | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 180 kW | 200 kW✓ |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6 seconds | 5.8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,783 mm | 4,880 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,465 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,856 mm | 2,915 mm |
| Weight | 2,075 kg | 1,852 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 470 litres✓ | 452 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R19 | 235/45TR19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/40R19 | 235/45TR19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | — |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 24 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 19 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Style-996M Bi-colour | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Style-996M Bi-colour | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual + Screen Control For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2nd Row Seats | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | BMW Laser LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats, Driver's Side Memory | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | One-piece Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB-A Front, 1 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 10-Speaker HiFi Loudspeaker System | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Wanos Sound System with 19-speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year, Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Drive Battery |
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. Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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Is the BMW i4 or Dongfeng 007 better?
The Dongfeng 007 is the stronger buy on range, DC charging, V2L, warranty and price. Choose the BMW i4 for faster AC charging, greater motor torque, more boot space, adaptive LED headlamps, a head-up display and auto parking.
What is the price difference?
The BMW i4 is RM124,912 more expensive: RM294,800 versus RM169,888 for the Dongfeng 007.
Which one charges faster?
The BMW i4 charges faster on AC at 11 kW versus 6.6 kW. The Dongfeng 007 leads on DC charging at 200 kW, compared with 180 kW for the BMW.
How long does charging take?
The i4's 70.3 kWh battery takes about 6.4 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 25 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 180 kW peak. The 007's 73.5 kWh battery takes about 11.1 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 25 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 200 kW peak.