Verdict
At RM430,800, the i4 M50 is RM12,088 below the RM442,888 EX90 and is the quicker choice for a five-seat buyer: 537 hp, 795 Nm and 3.9 seconds to 100 km/h against 510 hp, 910 Nm and 4.9 seconds. The Volvo earns its extra outlay when seven seats matter, with 600 km range from 111 kWh and 250 kW DC charging, versus 510 km, 83.9 kWh and 200 kW. Its five-year warranty also beats two years, though the BMW's 470-litre boot is 160 litres larger.
i4 M50
Pick the BMW i4 M50 if you want the lower purchase price, 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time and a larger 470-litre boot in a five-seat sedan.
EX90
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you need seven seats, 600 km range, 250 kW DC charging and a five-year manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Performance: BMW i4 M50 has 537 hp and does 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds; Volvo EX90 has 510 hp and takes 4.9 seconds.
- Torque: BMW i4 M50 produces 795 Nm; Volvo EX90 produces 910 Nm.
- Battery and range: BMW i4 M50 has an 83.9 kWh battery and 510 km range; Volvo EX90 has a 111 kWh battery and 600 km range.
- DC charging: BMW i4 M50 charges at up to 200 kW; Volvo EX90 charges at up to 250 kW.
- Seating and boot: BMW i4 M50 has five seats and a 470-litre boot; Volvo EX90 has seven seats and a 310-litre boot.
- Warranty: BMW i4 M50 has a two-year manufacturer warranty; Volvo EX90 has a five-year manufacturer warranty.
i4 M50
- 537 hp and 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- 470-litre boot is 160 litres larger
- RM12,088 lower purchase price
- Five seats versus the EX90's seven
- 510 km range versus 600 km
- 200 kW DC charging versus 250 kW
EX90
- Seven-seat cabin with a third-row 50:50 split-folding seat
- 600 km range from a 111 kWh battery
- Five-year manufacturer warranty and 250 kW DC charging
- RM12,088 higher purchase price
- 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time versus 3.9 seconds
- 310-litre boot versus 470 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 430,800✓ | RM 442,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 537 hp✓ | 510 hp |
| Motor Torque | 795 Nm | 910 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 83.9 kWh | 111 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 510 km | 600 km✓ |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200.0 kW | 250 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✓ | 4.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 225 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,783 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,856 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Weight | 2,290 kg | 2,704 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 470 litres✓ | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/35R20 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R20 | 295/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multilink | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Aerodynamic Style 862 2-tone Alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Aerodynamic Style 862 2-tone Alloy | 21" 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 | Active Chassis with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front Center Airbag, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on outer rear seats, with Integrated Booster Cushions |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian, Cyclist and Cross Traffic Detection (5 km/h to 250 km/h) | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Exterior Loudspeaker for Pedestrians, Active Protection | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive Laser High Beam | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| 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 with Memory Function for Driver |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Second row 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated booster child seat for the outer seats, Third Row 50:50 |
| 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 | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Middle Row, 2 USB-C Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (6 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| 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) | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (1,600 watt) |
| 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 (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular, with Reversing Assist | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger, BMW IconicSounds Electric | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| 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/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 1,065 | RM 965✓ |
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.
Used i4 M50 & EX90 for sale
i4 M50 vs EX90 FAQ
Is the BMW i4 M50 or Volvo EX90 better?
The BMW i4 M50 is better for outright pace, lower cost and boot space. The Volvo EX90 is better for a family needing seven seats, 600 km range, faster 250 kW DC charging and a five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX90 costs RM12,088 more than the BMW i4 M50.
Which has the longer electric range?
The Volvo EX90 has the longer claimed range at 600 km, 90 km more than the BMW i4 M50's 510 km. It also has a larger 111 kWh battery, against 83.9 kWh.