BMW i4 M50 vs Volvo S60
Verdict
The BMW i4 M50 is the quicker, longer-ranged EV: 537 hp, dual motors, AWD, 3.9 seconds to 100 km/h and 510 km from an 83.9 kWh battery. The Volvo S60 answers with plug-in hybrid flexibility, a 1,969 cc petrol engine, 90 km EV range, a 60-litre tank and a lower RM315,888 price against the BMW’s RM430,800. For Malaysia, this is a charging-versus-fuel decision as much as a speed one. The BMW is faster and has more boot space; the Volvo is cheaper to buy, cheaper to tax and carries a longer warranty.
Pick the BMW i4 M50 if you want the stronger all-electric drive, 537 hp and 510 km EV range.
Pick the Volvo S60 if you want a plug-in hybrid sedan with 90 km EV range, a 60-litre fuel tank and a lower price.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i4 M50 RM430,800; Volvo S60 RM315,888
- Power: BMW i4 M50 537 hp; Volvo S60 314 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BMW i4 M50 3.9 s; Volvo S60 4.5 s
- Battery and EV range: BMW i4 M50 83.9 kWh/510 km; Volvo S60 18.8 kWh/90 km
- Boot space: BMW i4 M50 470 L; Volvo S60 391 L
- Warranty and road tax: BMW i4 M50 2 years/RM1,065; Volvo S60 5 years/RM365
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 430,800 | RM 315,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | Dual motor | 1,969 cc |
| Power | 537 hp✓ | 314 hp |
| Torque | — | 400 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 3.9 s✓ | 4.5 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 2.0 L/100km |
| Battery | 83.9 kWh✓ | 18.8 kWh |
| EV range | 510 km✓ | 90 km |
| CO₂ | — | 46 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,783 mm | 4,761 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,856 mm | 2,872 mm |
| Boot space | 470 L✓ | 391 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,065 | RM 365✓ |
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
- Much stronger 537 hp output
- Quicker 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Longer 510 km EV range
- Costs RM114,912 more
- Shorter 2-year warranty
- Higher RM1,065 yearly road tax
S60
- Lower purchase price
- Longer 5-year warranty
- Plug-in hybrid with 90 km EV range and 60-litre tank
- Less power at 314 hp
- Smaller 391-litre boot
- Shorter 90 km electric-only range
i4 M50 vs S60 FAQ
Is the BMW i4 M50 or Volvo S60 better?
The BMW i4 M50 is better for outright EV performance and range. The Volvo S60 is better for lower cost, longer warranty cover and petrol plug-in hybrid flexibility.
What is the price difference?
The BMW i4 M50 costs RM114,912 more than the Volvo S60.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The BMW i4 M50 is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds versus 4.5 seconds for the Volvo S60.