BMW i4 vs Toyota Camry
Verdict
The BMW i4 is the quicker, pricier and more EV-focused sedan here: 282 hp, rear-wheel drive, 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds and a 500 km range from its 70.3 kWh battery. The Toyota Camry counters with D-segment size, a 524-litre boot, a 60-litre petrol tank and a longer five-year warranty. The RM73,000 gap is not small, but the i4’s RM305 yearly road tax is far below the Camry’s RM867. If you want boot space and warranty cover, the Toyota has the calmer ownership case.
Pick the BMW i4 if you want electric drive, rear-wheel traction, stronger 282 hp output and much quicker 6.0-second acceleration.
Pick the Toyota Camry if you want the lower purchase price, bigger 524-litre boot, five-year warranty and petrol refuelling.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i4 RM294,800; Toyota Camry RM221,800
- Power: BMW i4 282 hp; Toyota Camry 201 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BMW i4 6.0 s; Toyota Camry 8.9 s
- Top speed: BMW i4 190 km/h; Toyota Camry 210 km/h
- Boot space: BMW i4 470 L; Toyota Camry 524 L
- Road tax/year: BMW i4 RM305; Toyota Camry RM867
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 294,800 | RM 221,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | D-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 2,487 cc |
| Power | 282 hp✓ | 201 hp |
| Torque | — | 246 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 s✓ | 8.9 s |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 210 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 70.3 kWh | — |
| EV range | 500 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,783 mm | 4,920 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,856 mm | 2,825 mm |
| Boot space | 470 L | 524 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 305✓ | RM 867 |
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
- Much quicker 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- 500 km EV range from a 70.3 kWh battery
- Rear-wheel drive and lower RM305 road tax
- RM73,000 dearer to buy
- Shorter two-year warranty
- Smaller 470-litre boot
Camry
- Lower entry price
- Bigger 524-litre boot
- Longer five-year warranty
- Slower 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher RM867 yearly road tax
- Front-wheel drive instead of rear-wheel drive
i4 vs Camry FAQ
Is the BMW i4 or Toyota Camry better?
The BMW i4 is better for performance and EV running, with 282 hp, 6.0-second acceleration and 500 km range. The Toyota Camry is better for boot space, warranty cover and price.
What is the price difference?
The BMW i4 costs RM73,000 more than the Toyota Camry. That buys stronger performance, EV range and rear-wheel drive, while the Camry keeps the lower purchase price and longer warranty.
Which has more boot space?
The Toyota Camry has the bigger boot at 524 litres, compared with 470 litres in the BMW i4. For luggage space alone, the Camry has the advantage.