Verdict
The BMW i4 G26 costs RM258,210, while the BMW i4 G26 LCI is RM294,800; that RM36,590 gap buys a claimed 500 km range instead of 483 km, 19-inch wheels in place of 18s, adaptive LED projectors, laser LED tail lamps, a head-up display and a 360-degree camera. Performance does not move: both are rear-wheel-drive, single-motor EVs with 282 hp, 400 Nm, a 70.3 kWh battery and a 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time. For a Malaysian used-car buyer, the outgoing car is the sharper value call unless the LCI’s added hardware matters more than the saving.
Pick the BMW i4 G26 if you want the same 282 hp, 400 Nm rear-drive performance and 70.3 kWh battery for RM36,590 less.
Pick the BMW i4 G26 LCI if you want the 500 km claimed range, 19-inch Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres, adaptive lighting, head-up display and 360-degree camera.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i4 G26 RM258,210; BMW i4 G26 LCI RM294,800.
- EV range: BMW i4 G26 483 km; BMW i4 G26 LCI 500 km.
- Kerb weight: BMW i4 G26 2,065 kg; BMW i4 G26 LCI 2,075 kg.
- Wheels and tyres: BMW i4 G26 18-inch wheels with 245/45 R18 front and 255/45 R18 rear tyres; BMW i4 G26 LCI 19-inch wheels with 245/40 R19 front and 255/40 R19…
- Headlamps: BMW i4 G26 LED projectors with high-beam assist; BMW i4 G26 LCI adaptive LED projectors.
- Parking camera: BMW i4 G26 reverse camera; BMW i4 G26 LCI reverse camera with 360-degree camera.
G26
- RM36,590 lower purchase price.
- Same 282 hp, 400 Nm and 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time as the LCI.
- Adaptive cruise control includes steering assist and stop-and-go.
- Claimed range is 483 km versus the LCI's 500 km.
- Uses 18-inch wheels rather than the LCI's 19-inch set.
- No head-up display or 360-degree camera.
G26 LCI
- 500 km claimed range.
- Adaptive LED projectors, laser LED tail lamps and head-up display.
- 19-inch Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres and a 360-degree camera.
- Costs RM36,590 more.
- At 2,075 kg, it is 10 kg heavier.
- Adaptive cruise control is specified without the outgoing car's steering assist and stop-and-go functions.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM258,210✓ | RM294,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM305 | RM305 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 282 hp | 282 hp |
| Motor Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 70.3 kWh | 70.3 kWh |
| EV Range | 483 km | 500 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 180 kW | 180 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | eDrive | — |
| Gears | 1 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BMW AG | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6 seconds | 6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,783 mm | 4,783 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,856 mm | 2,856 mm |
| Weight | 2,065 kg | 2,075 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 470 litres | 470 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45 R18 | 245/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45 R18 | 255/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multilink | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Double-spoke Style 853 Bicolour Alloy | 19" Style-996M Bi-colour |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Double-spoke Style 853 Bicolour Alloy | 19" Style-996M Bi-colour |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Standard Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for 2nd Row 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 | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with High Beam Assist | Adaptive LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | BMW Laser LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function and Bolster Adjustment | Powered Front Seats, Driver's Side Memory |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 1 USB-A Front, 1 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (6 Colours) | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14.9" Touchscreen BMW Live Plus with Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 10-Speaker HiFi Loudspeaker System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular, with Reversing Assist | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| 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 | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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.
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G26 vs G26 LCI FAQ
Is the BMW i4 G26 or BMW i4 G26 LCI better?
The BMW i4 G26 LCI is better equipped, with 500 km claimed range, adaptive LED headlamps, a head-up display and a 360-degree camera. The BMW i4 G26 is the better value choice because its 282 hp, 400 Nm, rear-wheel-drive hardware is unchanged.
What is the price difference?
The BMW i4 G26 costs RM258,210 and the BMW i4 G26 LCI costs RM294,800, so the LCI costs RM36,590 more.
Do the BMW i4 G26 and BMW i4 G26 LCI charge at different speeds?
No. Both have a 70.3 kWh battery, 11 kW AC charging and 180 kW DC charging. The LCI's claimed range is 500 km, 17 km more than the G26's 483 km.