Verdict
The BMW i5 is the rational Malaysian buy at RM368,800, leaving a huge RM380,200 against the Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric’s RM749,000. Its 627 km range is only 34 km shy of the Porsche’s 661 km, yet it accepts 22 kW AC charging versus 11 kW. The Porsche counters with 436 hp, 835 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time, against 335 hp, 430 Nm, rear-wheel drive and six seconds for the BMW. Buy the i5 for executive-sedan duties; pay for the Porsche only if its pace, bigger 584-litre boot and 390 kW DC capability matter more than cost.
Pick the BMW i5 if you want near-Porsche range, faster 22 kW AC charging and a RM380,200 saving in a 5,060-mm executive sedan.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric if you want 436 hp, 835 Nm, all-wheel drive, a 4.8-second sprint and a 584-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i5 RM368,800; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric RM749,000.
- Motor output: BMW i5 335 hp and 430 Nm; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric 436 hp and 835 Nm.
- Battery and range: BMW i5 83.9 kWh and 627 km; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric 113 kWh and 661 km.
- Charging: BMW i5 22 kW AC and 205 kW DC; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric 11 kW AC and 390 kW DC.
- Performance: BMW i5 reaches 100 km/h in 6.0 seconds and tops out at 193 km/h; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric does 4.8 seconds and 230 km/h.
- Practicality: BMW i5 has a 490-litre boot and 4 doors; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric has a 584-litre boot and 5 doors.
i5
- RM380,200 less expensive
- 22 kW AC charging
- 627 km electric range
- Slower 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.8 seconds
- 490-litre boot is 94 litres smaller
- Rear-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive
Cayenne Coupe Electric
- 436 hp and 835 Nm from two motors
- 390 kW DC charging capability
- 584-litre boot
- Costs RM380,200 more
- 11 kW AC charging is half the BMW’s 22 kW rate
- Annual road tax is RM665 versus RM395
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM368,800✓ | RM749,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM395✓ | RM665 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 335 hp | 436 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 430 Nm | 835 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 83.9 kWh | 113 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 627 km | 661 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 205 kW | 390 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | Single-speed Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6 seconds | 4.8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 193 km/h | 230 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,060 mm | 4,985 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,980 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 3,023 mm |
| Weight | 2,205 kg | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 490 litres | 584 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R20 | — |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R20 | — |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Elekt | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Slovakia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Air Suspension with PASM |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Air Suspension with PASM |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | — |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | — |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | — |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | — |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three Point | — |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer rear seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam | — |
| Taillamps | LED | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings | — |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split Fold | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 2x Wireless Charger, 2x USB-C ports front, 2x USB-C ports rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Windscreen Sun Shade & Sunroof Shade, Manual Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.9" Touchscreen BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (655W) | 14.25" Curved OLED Cluster + Flow Display OLED, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Qi Wireless Charging |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | — |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | — |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated with Contactless Operation | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | — |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Years/ 160,000 km Warranty for EV Battery | — |
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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i5 vs Cayenne Coupe Electric FAQ
Is the BMW i5 or Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric better?
The BMW i5 is the better value choice: it costs RM380,200 less and trails by only 34 km on rated range. The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric is better for outright performance, all-wheel drive, DC charging and boot space.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric costs RM749,000, which is RM380,200 more than the BMW i5 at RM368,800.
Which one charges faster?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric has the higher 390 kW DC rate versus 205 kW for the BMW i5. But the BMW has quicker 22 kW AC charging, while the Porsche is rated at 11 kW AC.