BMW 5 Series: G30 vs G60
Verdict
The BMW 5 Series G60 is the newer, bigger car and costs RM12,000 more than the BMW 5 Series G30, with 208 hp and 330 Nm versus 181 hp and 290 Nm. Yet the outgoing G30 is quicker to 100 km/h, at 6.2 seconds against 7.5 seconds, and has a longer 2,975 mm wheelbase. The G60 fights back with a 490-litre boot and wider, taller body. For a Malaysian buyer, this is not a straight newer-is-better call; the G30 still has the stronger plug-in hybrid case on paper.
Pick the BMW 5 Series G30 if you want the quicker car, the 48 km EV range and the longer five-year warranty.
Pick the BMW 5 Series G60 if you want the newer-generation 5 Series with more output, a bigger boot and larger exterior dimensions.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 5 Series G30 RM328,800; BMW 5 Series G60 RM340,800
- Power and torque: BMW 5 Series G30 181 hp/290 Nm; BMW 5 Series G60 208 hp/330 Nm
- Performance: BMW 5 Series G30 0-100 km/h in 6.2 s and 235 km/h; BMW 5 Series G60 7.5 s and 230 km/h
- Size: BMW 5 Series G30 4,936/1,868/1,483 mm; BMW 5 Series G60 5,060/1,900/1,515 mm
- Wheelbase and boot: BMW 5 Series G30 2,975 mm and 410 L; BMW 5 Series G60 2,900 mm and 490 L
- Warranty: BMW 5 Series G30 5 years; BMW 5 Series G60 2 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 328,800✓ | RM 340,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 181 hp | 208 hp✓ |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 330 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.2 s✓ | 7.5 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h✓ | 230 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 2.0 L/100km | — |
| Battery | 9.2 kWh | — |
| EV range | 48 km | — |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 410 L | 490 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 46 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 379 | RM 379 |
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.
G30
- Quicker 6.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Plug-in hybrid with 9.2 kWh battery and 48 km EV range
- Longer five-year warranty
- Smaller 410-litre boot
- Lower 181 hp and 290 Nm outputs
- Shorter and narrower body than the G60
G60
- More power and torque at 208 hp and 330 Nm
- Larger 490-litre boot
- Longer, wider and taller body
- Slower 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Shorter two-year warranty
- No stated EV range, battery capacity or fuel economy figure
G30 vs G60 FAQ
Is the BMW 5 Series G30 or BMW 5 Series G60 better?
The BMW 5 Series G30 is better for plug-in hybrid running, acceleration and warranty. The BMW 5 Series G60 is better for boot space, newer-generation size and higher output. Choose based on use, not badge age.
What is the price difference?
The BMW 5 Series G60 costs RM340,800, while the BMW 5 Series G30 costs RM328,800. That makes the G60 RM12,000 dearer.
Which one is faster and which one is more practical?
The BMW 5 Series G30 is faster, doing 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds versus 7.5 seconds. The BMW 5 Series G60 is more practical for luggage, with 490 litres of boot space against 410 litres.