Verdict
At RM328,800, the BMW 5 Series G30 is RM12,000 cheaper yet reaches 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds, against the BMW 5 Series G60’s 7.5 seconds, and its plug-in hybrid system brings a 9.2-kWh battery and 48 km EV range. The RM340,800 G60 counters with 208 hp, 330 Nm, a 490-litre boot and substantially stronger driver assistance, including active cruise control with Stop & Go and steering lane correction. For Malaysian buyers able to charge regularly, the older G30 is the sharper buy; choose the G60 for cabin tech, cargo room and assistance systems.
Pick the BMW 5 Series G30 if you can use its 48 km electric range and want quicker 6.2-second performance for RM12,000 less.
Pick the BMW 5 Series G60 if you want a 490-litre boot, 208 hp and active cruise control with Stop & Go.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 5 Series G30 RM328,800; BMW 5 Series G60 RM340,800.
- Performance: G30 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds and 235 km/h; G60 7.5 seconds and 230 km/h.
- Hybrid hardware: G30 has one 111-hp, 250-Nm motor, 9.2-kWh battery and 48 km EV range; G60 lists no motor, battery capacity or EV range.
- Engine output: G30 181 hp and 290 Nm; G60 208 hp and 330 Nm.
- Dimensions and boot: G30 is 4,936 mm long with a 2,975-mm wheelbase and 410-litre boot; G60 is 5,060 mm long with a 2,900-mm wheelbase and 490-litre boot.
- Driver assistance: G30 has lane-keeping warning and passive cruise control; G60 has steering lane correction and active cruise control with Stop & Go.
G30
- 48 km EV range from a 9.2-kWh plug-in-hybrid battery.
- Quicker 6.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Dynamic Damper Control and auto parking.
- 410-litre boot trails the G60’s 490 litres.
- Lane keeping only warns, rather than correcting steering.
- No head-up display or 360-degree camera.
G60
- 208 hp and 330 Nm, up from 181 hp and 290 Nm.
- 490-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
- Active cruise control with Stop & Go, steering lane correction and adaptive high beam.
- RM12,000 higher purchase price.
- Slower 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time versus 6.2 seconds.
- No listed plug-in battery, EV range or AC charging capability.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM328,800✓ | 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 | 111 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 9.2 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 48 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 | 6.2 seconds✓ | 7.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 2 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 235 km/h✓ | 230 km/h |
| Co2 | 46 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,936 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 | 1,845 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 | Michelin Primacy 3, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmet | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" V-spoke style 635 alloy | 19" Style-934 Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" V-spoke style 635 alloy | 19" Style-934 Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Dynamic Damper Control (adaptive suspension) | — |
| 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 on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Automatic City Brake (under 80 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | 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 System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Centre Armrest, 2 Rear | 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 sun shade, manual rear door window shades | Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 10.25" BMW Navigation system Professional, iDrive Touch controller, 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 | 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, contactless opening | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| 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 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 3 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free scheduled maintenance | — |
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 vs G60 FAQ
Is the BMW 5 Series G30 or BMW 5 Series G60 better?
The G60 is better for driver assistance, boot capacity and cabin hardware, but the G30 is quicker and adds 48 km of EV range. A buyer who can charge at home or work should favour the G30; the G60 suits those prioritising newer convenience equipment.
What is the price difference?
The BMW 5 Series G60 costs RM12,000 more than the BMW 5 Series G30.
Which one has the better warranty cover?
The G30 has a five-year manufacturer warranty with 5-year/100,000 km free scheduled maintenance. The G60 has a two-year manufacturer warranty and an additional three-year extended warranty with unlimited mileage.