Verdict
At RM340,800, the BMW 5 Series costs RM101,912 more than the RM238,888 Lexus LBX, and it is a much larger executive sedan: 5,060 mm long with a 2,900 mm wheelbase and 490-litre boot. Its 208 hp, 330 Nm turbo mild-hybrid powertrain reaches 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds. The LBX is the easier-to-fund B-segment SUV, with RM120 annual road tax versus RM379, a 36-litre tank and a five-year warranty. Pick it for compact SUV duties; choose the BMW for space, pace and rear-seat climate control.
Pick the BMW 5 Series if you need a 490-litre boot, 208 hp and 330 Nm performance, plus a 2,900 mm wheelbase executive sedan.
Pick the Lexus LBX if you want to spend RM101,912 less on a compact 4,190 mm SUV with lower RM120 annual road tax and five-year warranty cover.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 5 Series RM340,800; Lexus LBX RM238,888.
- Performance: BMW 5 Series 208 hp, 330 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds; Lexus LBX 90 hp, 120 Nm and 9.6 seconds.
- Size: BMW 5 Series is 5,060 mm long with a 2,900 mm wheelbase; Lexus LBX is 4,190 mm long with a 2,580 mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: BMW 5 Series 490 litres; Lexus LBX 315 litres.
- Road tax: BMW 5 Series RM379 per year; Lexus LBX RM120 per year.
- Warranty: BMW 5 Series two years standard warranty; Lexus LBX five years, plus an eight-year unlimited-mileage hybrid battery warranty.
5 Series
- 208 hp and 330 Nm, with a 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 490-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
- Adaptive high beam, head-up display and 360-degree camera.
- RM101,912 dearer to buy and RM259 more per year in road tax.
- Two-year standard warranty is three years shorter than the Lexus LBX's.
- At 5,060 mm long, it is 870 mm longer than the LBX.
LBX
- RM238,888 price and RM120 annual road tax.
- Five-year warranty, plus eight-year unlimited-mileage hybrid battery cover.
- 4,190 mm length and 1,825 mm width suit tighter spaces better than the BMW.
- 90 hp and 120 Nm engine output, with a slower 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 315-litre boot is 175 litres smaller than the BMW's.
- Rear air-conditioning is limited to vents, versus dual-zone automatic climate control in the BMW.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM340,800 | RM238,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing and mild hybrid assistance | 12-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,490 cc |
| Horsepower | 208 hp✓ | 90 hp |
| Torque | 330 Nm✓ | 120 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 82 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 14 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 93 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 185 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Eight-speed Automatic | E-CVT |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 seconds✓ | 9.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,060 mm | 4,190 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,580 mm |
| Fuel Tank | — | 36 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 490 litres✓ | 315 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/45R19 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 | Dunlop Enasave ECC300+ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion beam |
| Front Wheels | 19" Style-934 Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Style-934 Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Cushion Bag |
| 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 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with nanoe Ioniser |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Wireless Charger, 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 4 USB Rear | 4 USB-C Ports, 2 12V sockets |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 12-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 9.8" Multimedia Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6-speaker 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Active Lane keeping assistant and Stop & Go function | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | 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 | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year, unlimited mileage warranty on hybrid 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.
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5 Series vs LBX FAQ
Is the BMW 5 Series or Lexus LBX better?
The BMW 5 Series is better for performance, cabin footprint and luggage capacity, with 208 hp, 7.5-second acceleration and a 490-litre boot. The Lexus LBX is the better lower-cost compact SUV, with a five-year warranty and RM120 annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The BMW 5 Series costs RM340,800 and the Lexus LBX costs RM238,888, so the BMW is RM101,912 more expensive.
Which has the longer warranty?
The Lexus LBX has the longer standard warranty at five years versus two years for the BMW 5 Series. It also includes an eight-year, unlimited-mileage warranty for its hybrid battery.