Alfa Romeo Giulia vs BMW i4 M50
Verdict
The BMW i4 M50 is the quicker buy at RM430,800, with 537 hp, all-wheel drive and a 3.9-second 0–100 km/h time; it also gives you an 83.9 kWh battery and 510 km EV range. The Alfa Romeo Giulia costs RM440,078 and answers with rear-wheel drive, a 1,995 cc petrol engine, 400 Nm, a higher 240 km/h top speed, 8 airbags and a longer 5-year warranty. For Malaysia, this is pace and EV running versus petrol convenience and longer factory cover.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Giulia if you want a petrol compact executive sedan with rear-wheel drive, 8 airbags and a 5-year warranty.
Pick the BMW i4 M50 if you want the much quicker electric sedan, all-wheel drive and 510 km of stated EV range.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Giulia RM440,078; BMW i4 M50 RM430,800
- Power: Alfa Romeo Giulia 276 hp; BMW i4 M50 537 hp
- 0–100 km/h: Alfa Romeo Giulia 5.7 s; BMW i4 M50 3.9 s
- Top speed: Alfa Romeo Giulia 240 km/h; BMW i4 M50 225 km/h
- Boot space: Alfa Romeo Giulia 480 L; BMW i4 M50 470 L
- Warranty: Alfa Romeo Giulia 5 years; BMW i4 M50 2 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 440,078 | RM 430,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,995 cc | Dual motor |
| Power | 276 hp | 537 hp✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 s | 3.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 240 km/h✓ | 225 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 83.9 kWh |
| EV range | — | 510 km |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 480 L✓ | 470 L |
| Fuel tank | 58 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 378✓ | RM 1,065 |
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.
Giulia
- Higher 240 km/h top speed
- Larger 480-litre boot
- Longer 5-year warranty
- Slower 5.7-second 0–100 km/h time
- Lower 276 hp output
- Costs RM9,278 more
i4 M50
- Much stronger 537 hp output
- Quicker 3.9-second 0–100 km/h time
- 83.9 kWh battery with 510 km EV range
- Shorter 2-year warranty
- Higher RM1,065 yearly road tax
- Slightly smaller 470-litre boot
Giulia vs i4 M50 FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia or BMW i4 M50 better?
The BMW i4 M50 is better for outright pace and EV use, with 537 hp, all-wheel drive and 0–100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. The Alfa Romeo Giulia is the better fit if you want petrol, rear-wheel drive and a longer 5-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Alfa Romeo Giulia costs RM9,278 more than the BMW i4 M50. That extra money does not buy more power or acceleration, but the Giulia does get a longer 5-year warranty, 8 airbags and a 480-litre boot.
Which car is quicker from 0–100 km/h?
The BMW i4 M50 is clearly quicker, taking 3.9 seconds from 0–100 km/h against the Alfa Romeo Giulia’s 5.7 seconds. The Giulia has the higher top speed, at 240 km/h versus the BMW’s 225 km/h.