Verdict
The BMW iX asks RM72,900 more, but its two motors produce 402 hp and 700 Nm against the Q5’s 196 hp and 340 Nm, and it brings a 100.6-kWh battery rated at 602 km. That is a material step up for a Malaysian buyer prepared for an EV. The Q5 counters with a 520-litre boot, 20 litres ahead of the iX, plus RM434 annual road tax versus RM545. Its 4,717-mm body may also be easier to place than the 4,965-mm BMW.
Q5
Pick the Audi Q5 if you want the lower purchase and road-tax bills, plus the larger 520-litre boot.
iX
Pick the BMW iX if you want 402 hp, 700 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 602-km EV range.
Key differences
- Price — Audi Q5: RM352,900; BMW iX: RM425,800.
- Power and torque — Audi Q5: 196 hp and 340 Nm; BMW iX: 402 hp and 700 Nm.
- Length — Audi Q5: 4,717 mm; BMW iX: 4,965 mm.
- Wheelbase — Audi Q5: 2,817 mm; BMW iX: 3,000 mm.
- Boot space — Audi Q5: 520 litres; BMW iX: 500 litres.
- Annual road tax — Audi Q5: RM434; BMW iX: RM545.
Q5
- RM72,900 less to buy
- 520-litre boot, 20 litres larger
- Front-centre airbag and electrically operated rear child locks
- 196 hp and 340 Nm trail the iX’s 402 hp and 700 Nm
- Front-wheel drive versus the iX’s all-wheel drive
- No panoramic glass roof, head-up display or auto parking
iX
- 402 hp, 700 Nm and all-wheel drive
- 100.6-kWh battery with 602 km of EV range
- 22-kW AC and 175-kW DC charging, plus air suspension
- RM72,900 more expensive
- 500-litre boot is 20 litres smaller
- No listed front-centre airbag; the Q5 has one
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM352,900✓ | RM425,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM434✓ | RM545 |
| 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 | 196 hp | — |
| Torque | 340 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 402 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 700 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 100.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 602 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 175 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S-tronic | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 5.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 4,965 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,970 mm |
| Height | 1,669 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,817 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,525 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 520 litres✓ | 500 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R19 | 255/50R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R19 | 255/50R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Pirelli P Zero E |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" 10 Spoke Aero Design Alloys | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" 10 Spoke Aero Design Alloys | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Centre Airbag | 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 | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Matrix LED Headlights | LED Projector with High Beam Assist |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, 10-speaker Audi Sound System | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System |
| 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 with Digital Key | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| 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 |
| Convenience Notes | — | Intelligent Personal Assistant; Flexible Fast Charger (Mode 2) included |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 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.
Used Q5 & iX for sale
Q5 vs iX FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 or BMW iX better?
The BMW iX is the more powerful, longer-range and better-equipped SUV, with 402 hp, 700 Nm and a 602-km EV range. The Audi Q5 is the sharper value choice if its 520-litre boot and lower costs matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q5 costs RM352,900 and the BMW iX costs RM425,800, so the iX carries a RM72,900 premium.
Which one has the bigger boot?
The Audi Q5 has the larger boot at 520 litres. The BMW iX provides 500 litres, a 20-litre deficit despite its 248-mm longer body.