Verdict
The RM23,266 step from the G30 LCI to the G60 buys more cabin-tech hardware and practicality: a 14.9-inch curved display, head-up display, active cruise with Stop & Go, 490 litres of boot space and a 40:20:40 folding rear bench. The G30 LCI is the quicker, more involving paper choice, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds versus 7.5 seconds, while its plug-in hybrid system brings a 12.0-kWh battery and 67 km EV range. For a Malaysian buyer with charging access, the older car gives more performance for less money; the G60 is the better long-distance executive tool.
G30 LCI
Pick the BMW 5 Series G30 LCI if you want 5.9-second performance, a 67 km electric range and adaptive dampers for RM23,266 less.
G60
Pick the BMW 5 Series G60 if you prioritise its 490-litre boot, split-folding rear seats, head-up display and active cruise with Stop & Go.
Key differences
- Price: G30 LCI RM317,534; G60 RM340,800.
- Performance: G30 LCI 181 hp/290 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds; G60 208 hp/330 Nm and 7.5 seconds.
- Hybrid hardware: G30 LCI has one 108 hp/250 Nm motor, 12.0-kWh battery and 67 km EV range; G60 lists mild-hybrid assistance with no motor, battery or EV-range…
- Dimensions: G30 LCI is 4,963 mm long with a 2,975 mm wheelbase; G60 is 5,060 mm long with a 2,900 mm wheelbase.
- Boot and rear seats: G30 LCI has 410 litres and a fixed rear bench; G60 has 490 litres and 40:20:40 split-folding seats.
- Driver assistance: G30 LCI has passive cruise control; G60 has active cruise with active lane keeping and Stop & Go.
G30 LCI
- RM23,266 cheaper.
- Quicker 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 12.0-kWh plug-in hybrid battery with 67 km EV range.
- 410-litre boot trails the G60's 490 litres.
- Fixed rear seat versus the G60's 40:20:40 split-folding arrangement.
- No head-up display or active Stop & Go cruise control.
G60
- 490-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
- 14.9-inch curved display, Harman Kardon audio and head-up display.
- Active cruise control with active lane keeping and Stop & Go.
- 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.6 seconds slower.
- Costs RM23,266 more.
- No listed EV range, battery capacity or motor output versus the G30 LCI's 67 km plug-in hybrid capability.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM317,534✓ | RM340,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | RM379 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbo with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing and mild hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 181 hp | 208 hp✓ |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 330 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 108 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 12.0 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 67 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 3.7 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Automatic with Steptronic | Eight-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 seconds✓ | 7.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 2.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 235 km/h✓ | 230 km/h |
| Co2 | 53 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,963 mm | 5,060 mm |
| Width | 1,868 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,483 mm | 1,515 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | 1,910 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 46 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 410 litres | 490 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R19 | 245/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R19 | 245/45R19 |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Double-spoke Style 845 M Alloy | 19" Style-934 Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" M Double-spoke Style 845 M Alloy | 19" Style-934 Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dampers | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain |
| 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 for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (under 80 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with Adaptive High Beam | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | Fixed Rear Seat | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Wireless Charger, 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 4 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lights (11 colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Windscreen Sun Shade, Manual Rear Door Window Shades | Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 12.3" Touchscreen, iDrive Touch Controller, Voice Control and 12-speaker 205W HiFi sound system | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 12-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 Smartphone Key and Proximity Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Active Lane keeping assistant and Stop & Go function |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot, with Contactless Opening | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking | — |
| 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 | Qi Wireless Charger, eDrive Exterior Sound | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 3 years✓ |
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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G30 LCI vs G60 FAQ
Is the BMW 5 Series G30 LCI or BMW 5 Series G60 better?
The G60 is better for rear-seat flexibility, boot capacity and driver-assistance tech. The G30 LCI is the stronger choice if performance and plug-in hybrid driving matter: it does 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and has 67 km EV range.
What is the price difference?
The BMW 5 Series G60 costs RM23,266 more than the G30 LCI: RM340,800 against RM317,534.
Which has the bigger boot?
The G60 has the bigger and more flexible load area, with 490 litres and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats. The G30 LCI has a 410-litre boot and fixed rear seat.