BMW i4 M50 vs Lotus Emeya
Verdict
At RM430,800 versus RM459,000, the BMW i4 M50 is RM28,200 cheaper and still quicker to 100 km/h, doing it in 3.9 seconds against the Lotus Emeya’s 4.2 seconds. The Lotus counters with the bigger EV numbers: 603 hp, a 102.0 kWh battery and 610 km range, versus 537 hp, 83.9 kWh and 510 km. For Malaysia, this is a size-and-distance call as much as a performance one; the Emeya is much larger, while the i4 is the easier fit on paper.
Pick the BMW i4 M50 if you want the lower price, quicker 0-100 km/h time and a more compact footprint.
Pick the Lotus Emeya if you want more range, more power, a bigger boot and the longer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i4 M50 RM430,800; Lotus Emeya RM459,000
- Power: BMW i4 M50 537 hp; Lotus Emeya 603 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BMW i4 M50 3.9 s; Lotus Emeya 4.2 s
- Battery and range: BMW i4 M50 83.9 kWh, 510 km; Lotus Emeya 102.0 kWh, 610 km
- Size: BMW i4 M50 4,783 mm long and 1,852 mm wide; Lotus Emeya 5,139 mm long and 2,241 mm wide
- Warranty: BMW i4 M50 2 years; Lotus Emeya 5 years
i4 M50
- RM28,200 cheaper to buy
- Quicker 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower RM1,065 yearly road tax
- Lower 510 km EV range
- Smaller 470-litre boot
- Shorter 2-year warranty
Emeya
- Longer 610 km EV range
- Higher 603 hp output
- Bigger 509-litre boot
- Costs RM28,200 more
- Slower 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Much wider at 2,241 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 430,800✓ | RM 459,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Grand Tourer |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 537 hp | 603 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 795 Nm✓ | 710 Nm |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 83.9 kWh | 102 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 510 km | 610 km✓ |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200.0 kW | 420 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | eDrive | — |
| Gears | 1 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BMW AG | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.9 seconds✓ | 4.15 seconds |
| Top Speed | 225 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,783 mm | 5,139 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 2,241 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,459 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,856 mm | 3,069 mm |
| Weight | 2,290 kg | — |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 470 litres | 509 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/35R20 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R20 | 285/40R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat | Pirelli P-Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multilink | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Aerodynamic Style 862 2-tone Alloy | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Aerodynamic Style 862 2-tone Alloy | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension, Variable Sport Steering | Continuous Dampening Control with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic 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 rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian, Cyclist and Cross Traffic Detection (5 km/h to 250 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Exterior Loudspeaker for Pedestrians, Active Protection | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive Laser High Beam | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Fixed |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (6 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14.9" Touchscreen BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 17-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (525W) | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with Surround View |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular, with Reversing Assist | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | No |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger, BMW IconicSounds Electric | Tyre puncture repair kit |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 6-year/100,000 km Free Service Package, 8-year/100,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 1,065✓ | RM 1,440 |
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.
i4 M50 vs Emeya FAQ
Is the BMW i4 M50 or Lotus Emeya better?
The Lotus Emeya is better for range, power, boot space and warranty. The BMW i4 M50 is better for price, acceleration and compactness. If you drive long distances often, take the Lotus; if you want the sharper buy on paper, take the BMW.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Emeya costs RM28,200 more than the BMW i4 M50. That extra money buys a larger 102.0 kWh battery, 610 km range, 603 hp, a 509-litre boot and a 5-year warranty.
Which has the longer EV range?
The Lotus Emeya has the longer range at 610 km, compared with 510 km for the BMW i4 M50. It also has the larger battery, at 102.0 kWh versus 83.9 kWh.