Verdict
The BMW 5 Series costs RM44,190 more, but its 490-litre boot is 232 litres larger and its 208 hp, 330 Nm 2.0-litre mild-hybrid petrol drivetrain has a quoted 0-100 km/h time of 7.5 seconds. The Mazda CX-80 counters with six seats, all-wheel drive and a 17.8-kWh plug-in-hybrid battery for 65 km of EV range. For Malaysian families able to charge regularly, the Mazda’s RM830 annual road tax and smaller 258-litre boot are trade-offs for its extra row. The BMW suits five occupants carrying more luggage.
Pick the BMW 5 Series if you want the larger 490-litre boot, rear-wheel-drive sedan layout and lower RM379 annual road tax.
Pick the Mazda CX-80 if you need six seats, all-wheel drive and up to 65 km of electric driving from its 17.8-kWh battery.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 5 Series RM340,800; Mazda CX-80 RM296,610.
- Road tax: BMW 5 Series RM379 per year; Mazda CX-80 RM830 per year.
- Seating and boot: BMW 5 Series has 5 seats and a 490-litre boot; Mazda CX-80 has 6 seats and a 258-litre boot.
- Wheelbase and height: BMW 5 Series measures 2,900 mm and 1,515 mm; Mazda CX-80 measures 3,120 mm and 1,705 mm.
- Driveline: BMW 5 Series is rear-wheel drive; Mazda CX-80 is all-wheel drive.
- Petrol engine output: BMW 5 Series makes 208 hp and 330 Nm; Mazda CX-80 makes 189 hp and 261 Nm.
5 Series
- 232 litres more boot space
- Lower RM379 annual road tax
- Adaptive high beam, head-up display and navigation
- Costs RM44,190 more
- Has five seats to the Mazda’s six
- No plug-in battery or 65 km EV range
CX-80
- Six-seat cabin with second-row captain seats
- 17.8-kWh battery and 65 km EV range
- Five-year/100,000-km warranty with free service
- 258-litre boot is 232 litres smaller
- RM830 annual road tax is RM451 higher
- Rear air-con is single-zone, versus dual-zone in the BMW
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM340,800 | RM296,610✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379✓ | RM830 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing and mild hybrid assistance | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and plug-in hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 208 hp✓ | 189 hp |
| Torque | 330 Nm✓ | 261 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 172 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 270 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 17.8 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 65 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 7.2 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Eight-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,060 mm | 4,995 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,705 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,342 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 70 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 6 |
| Boot Space | 490 litres✓ | 258 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/45R19 | 235/50R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Style-934 Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Style-934 Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| 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 | 6 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for second row 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 Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings | Powered Front Seats with Heating, Ventilation and Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Individual Captain Seat Middle Row with Heating & Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sliding Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Wireless Charger, 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 4 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 12-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 12.3" Infotainment Screen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Bose Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 | Active Cruise Control with Active Lane keeping assistant and Stop & Go function | Adaptive 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, 360-degree Monitor |
| 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✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 5-year/100,000-km Free Service, 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.
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5 Series vs CX-80 FAQ
Is the BMW 5 Series or Mazda CX-80 better?
The BMW 5 Series is better for five people who need a 490-litre boot, lower road tax and sedan driving layout. The Mazda CX-80 is better for six occupants, all-wheel drive and short electric trips within its 65 km EV range.
What is the price difference?
The BMW 5 Series costs RM44,190 more than the Mazda CX-80.
Which has better warranty coverage?
The Mazda CX-80 has the stronger standard package: five years or 100,000 km with free service, plus an eight-year/160,000-km battery warranty. The BMW 5 Series has a two-year unlimited-mileage warranty, extendable to five years unlimited mileage.