Verdict
At RM430,800, the BMW i4 M50 undercuts the RM440,078 Alfa Romeo Giulia by RM9,278 while delivering 537 hp, 795 Nm and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time. Its 83.9 kWh battery has a claimed 510 km range, plus 11 kW AC and 200 kW DC charging. The Giulia counters with a much lower RM378 annual road tax against RM1,065, 800 kg less weight and a 240 km/h top speed. For Malaysian buyers with charging access, the BMW is the more complete package; the Alfa suits those prioritising petrol ownership costs and lower mass.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Giulia if you want RM378 annual road tax, a 1,490 kg kerb weight and a 240 km/h top speed in a petrol sedan.
Pick the BMW i4 M50 if you want 537 hp and 795 Nm, a claimed 510 km EV range, and far stronger parking and driver-assistance equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Giulia RM440,078; BMW i4 M50 RM430,800.
- Performance: Giulia 276 hp, 400 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds; i4 M50 537 hp, 795 Nm and 3.9 seconds.
- Running tax: Giulia RM378 per year; i4 M50 RM1,065 per year.
- Driveline and weight: Giulia rear-wheel drive and 1,490 kg; i4 M50 all-wheel drive and 2,290 kg.
- Energy: Giulia has a 58-litre petrol tank; i4 M50 has an 83.9 kWh battery, 510 km range, 11 kW AC and 200 kW DC charging.
- Practicality: Giulia has four doors and a 480-litre boot; i4 M50 has five doors and a 470-litre boot.
Giulia
- RM687 lower annual road tax.
- 800 kg lighter at 1,490 kg.
- Larger 480-litre boot and 240 km/h top speed.
- RM9,278 more expensive.
- Slower 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time versus 3.9 seconds.
- No 360-degree camera or automatic parking.
i4 M50
- 537 hp, 795 Nm and 3.9-second 0-100 km/h pace.
- Claimed 510 km range with 11 kW AC and 200 kW DC charging.
- 360-degree camera, reversing assist and parallel and perpendicular auto parking.
- RM687 higher annual road tax.
- 800 kg heavier than the Giulia.
- 470-litre boot is 10 litres smaller and top speed is 225 km/h.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM440,078 | RM430,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM378✓ | RM1,065 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 276 hp | — |
| Torque | 400 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 84 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 537 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 795 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 83.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 510 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11.0 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | eDrive |
| Gears | 8 | 1 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | BMW AG |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 3.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 225 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,643 mm | 4,783 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,436 mm | 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,856 mm |
| Weight | 1,490 kg | 2,290 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres✓ | 470 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R19 | 245/35R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R19 | 255/35R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Italy (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multilink |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" Aerodynamic Style 862 2-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" Aerodynamic Style 862 2-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Adaptive M Suspension, Variable Sport Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver and Front Passenger Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian, Cyclist and Cross Traffic Detection (5 km/h to 250 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Exterior Loudspeaker for Pedestrians, Active Protection |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix Adaptive LED Projectors | LED Projector with Adaptive Laser High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 1 USB Rear | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (6 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8.8" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 14.9" Touchscreen BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 17-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (525W) |
| 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular, with Reversing Assist |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger, BMW IconicSounds Electric |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 6-year/100,000 km Free Service Package, 8-year/100,000 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.
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Giulia vs i4 M50 FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia or BMW i4 M50 better?
The BMW i4 M50 is the stronger all-round choice if you can charge at home or work: it is cheaper, much quicker, has a claimed 510 km range and more parking technology. Choose the Giulia for its far lower road tax and 1,490 kg weight.
What is the price difference?
The BMW i4 M50 costs RM430,800 and the Alfa Romeo Giulia costs RM440,078, so the BMW is RM9,278 cheaper.
Which is quicker and more practical?
The i4 M50 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds against the Giulia's 5.7 seconds. It has five doors to the Giulia's four, but the Giulia's boot is slightly larger at 480 litres versus 470 litres.