BMW i4 vs Volvo S60
Verdict
At RM294,800 versus RM315,888, the BMW i4 is cheaper and goes much further on battery power: 500 km from 70.3 kWh against the Volvo S60 plug-in hybrid’s 90 km from 18.8 kWh. The Volvo hits back hard on pace, with 314 hp, all-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds, while the i4 does 282 hp, rear-wheel drive and 6.0 seconds. For Malaysia, the i4 suits drivers ready to live electric; the S60 suits those wanting EV commuting with petrol range as backup.
Pick the BMW i4 if you want the cheaper full EV with 500 km rated range and a larger 470-litre boot.
Pick the Volvo S60 if you want the quicker 4.5-second sprint, all-wheel drive and a longer five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i4 RM294,800; Volvo S60 RM315,888
- Powertrain battery: BMW i4 electric with 70.3 kWh; Volvo S60 petrol plug-in hybrid with 18.8 kWh
- EV range: BMW i4 500 km; Volvo S60 90 km
- 0-100 km/h: BMW i4 6.0 seconds; Volvo S60 4.5 seconds
- Driven wheels: BMW i4 rear-wheel drive; Volvo S60 all-wheel drive
- Boot space: BMW i4 470 litres; Volvo S60 391 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 294,800✓ | 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 | Single motor | 1,969 cc |
| Power | 282 hp | 314 hp✓ |
| Torque | — | 400 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 s | 4.5 s✓ |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 2.0 L/100km |
| Battery | 70.3 kWh✓ | 18.8 kWh |
| EV range | 500 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 305✓ | 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
- 500 km EV range
- 70.3 kWh battery
- 470-litre boot
- 6.0-second 0-100 km/h
- Two-year warranty
- 190 km/h top speed
S60
- 4.5-second 0-100 km/h
- 314 hp with all-wheel drive
- Five-year warranty
- 90 km EV range
- 391-litre boot
- 18.8 kWh battery
i4 vs S60 FAQ
Is the BMW i4 or Volvo S60 better?
The BMW i4 is better for full-electric range and boot space. The Volvo S60 is better for acceleration, all-wheel drive and warranty. If you can charge regularly and want to avoid petrol, take the i4; if pace matters more, take the S60.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo S60 costs RM21,088 more than the BMW i4, based on RM315,888 against RM294,800.
Which has the longer EV range?
The BMW i4 has the longer EV range at 500 km. The Volvo S60’s plug-in hybrid battery gives 90 km of EV range before the petrol engine becomes the main backup.