Verdict
The Audi A4 costs RM346,051, while the BMW i4 M50 asks RM84,749 more at RM430,800. That gap brings electric drive with 537 hp and 795 Nm, a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time, 510 km range and DC charging up to 200 kW; the A4’s 245 hp petrol engine takes 5.8 seconds and is rated at 7.1 L/100 km. The BMW also gets far more active safety and parking hardware. But its RM1,065 annual road tax is RM693 higher, and its standard manufacturer warranty is two years against the Audi’s five years with unlimited mileage.
Pick the Audi A4 if RM84,749 less upfront, RM372 annual road tax, a 250 km/h top speed and a five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty matter more than EV performance and driver assistance.
Pick the BMW i4 M50 if you want 537 hp, 795 Nm, 510 km EV range, 200 kW DC charging and a much fuller active-safety and parking suite.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A4 RM346,051; BMW i4 M50 RM430,800.
- 0-100 km/h: Audi A4 5.8 seconds; BMW i4 M50 3.9 seconds.
- Output: Audi A4 245 hp and 380 Nm; BMW i4 M50 537 hp and 795 Nm.
- Annual road tax: Audi A4 RM372; BMW i4 M50 RM1,065.
- Weight: Audi A4 1,545 kg; BMW i4 M50 2,290 kg.
- Boot and doors: Audi A4 460 litres and four doors; BMW i4 M50 470 litres and five doors.
A4
- RM84,749 lower purchase price.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
- Lower RM372 annual road tax and 250 km/h top speed.
- Slower 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time versus 3.9 seconds.
- No blind-spot system, autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or reverse camera.
- Smaller 10.1-inch screen and 10-speaker 180W audio system.
i4 M50
- 537 hp, 795 Nm and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h sprint.
- 83.9 kWh battery, 510 km range and 200 kW DC charging.
- Blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking, 360-degree camera and auto parking.
- RM84,749 more expensive and RM693 more in annual road tax.
- Standard manufacturer warranty is two years, versus five years for the Audi.
- At 2,290 kg, it is 745 kg heavier than the Audi.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM346,051✓ | RM430,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM372✓ | RM1,065 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 245 hp | — |
| Torque | 380 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 82.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| 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 | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S-tronic | eDrive |
| Gears | 7 | 1 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BorgWarner | BMW AG |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.8 seconds | 3.9 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.1 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 225 km/h |
| Co2 | 141 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,762 mm | 4,783 mm |
| Width | 1,847 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,428 mm | 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,856 mm |
| Weight | 1,545 kg | 2,290 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 460 litres | 470 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R18 | 245/35R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/40R18 | 255/35R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus S1 evo | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multilink |
| Front Wheels | 18" 10-spoke Dynamic Style Alloys | 20" Aerodynamic Style 862 2-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" 10-spoke Dynamic Style Alloys | 20" Aerodynamic Style 862 2-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Audi drive select (adaptive comfort suspension) | Adaptive M Suspension, Variable Sport Steering |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, with Pedestrian, Cyclist and Cross Traffic Detection (5 km/h to 250 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Exterior Loudspeaker for Pedestrians, Active Protection |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED headlights with Auto High Beam | LED Projector with Adaptive Laser High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Sequential Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function for Driver | 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 | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (6 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear door window shades | — |
| Audio | 10.1" MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch, Audi Sound System with 10 Speakers, 180 watts | 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 | All 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 | Passive 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, 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 | Audi virtual cockpit | Qi Wireless Charger, BMW IconicSounds Electric |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 5 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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A4 vs i4 M50 FAQ
Is the Audi A4 or BMW i4 M50 better?
The BMW i4 M50 is better for outright pace, EV range, charging and driver assistance, with 537 hp and a 3.9-second sprint. The Audi A4 is the lower-cost choice, with lower road tax and a five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW i4 M50 costs RM430,800, which is RM84,749 more than the Audi A4 at RM346,051.
Which is faster, the Audi A4 or BMW i4 M50?
The BMW i4 M50 is faster, reaching 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds versus 5.8 seconds for the Audi A4. It also has 537 hp and 795 Nm, against the Audi’s 245 hp and 380 Nm.