Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the BMW i5 costs RM368,800 against RM739,000 for the Porsche Cayenne Coupe, a RM370,200 gap that is hard to ignore. The i5’s 83.9-kWh battery delivers a quoted 627 km EV range and accepts 205 kW DC charging, while the Cayenne Coupe’s 25.9-kWh battery is rated for 90 km electrically. The Porsche is the faster, roomier machine, reaching 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and carrying 698 litres in its boot. But its RM2,118 annual road tax also dwarfs the i5’s RM395.
Pick the BMW i5 if you want 627 km of electric range, 205 kW DC charging and a far lower RM368,800 entry price.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne Coupe if 4.7-second acceleration, all-wheel drive, air suspension and a 698-litre boot matter more than the RM370,200 premium.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i5 RM368,800; Porsche Cayenne Coupe RM739,000.
- EV range: BMW i5 627 km; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 90 km.
- Battery capacity: BMW i5 83.9 kWh; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 25.9 kWh.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW i5 6.0 seconds; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 4.7 seconds.
- Boot space: BMW i5 490 litres; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 698 litres.
- Road tax per year: BMW i5 RM395; Porsche Cayenne Coupe RM2,118.
i5
- 627 km quoted EV range from an 83.9-kWh battery.
- 205 kW DC and 22 kW AC charging capability.
- RM370,200 cheaper, with RM1,723 lower annual road tax.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 6.0 seconds versus 4.7 seconds.
- Smaller 490-litre boot versus 698 litres.
- Rear-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive.
Cayenne Coupe
- 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time with all-wheel drive.
- 698-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
- Adaptive two-chamber air suspension and ventilated, heated front seats.
- Costs RM370,200 more than the BMW i5.
- Only 90 km of EV range versus 627 km.
- RM2,118 annual road tax versus RM395.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM368,800✓ | RM739,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM395✓ | RM2,118 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with variable valve timing, turbocharged & plug-in hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | — | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 350 hp |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | — | 84.5 mm |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 335 hp✓ | 173 hp |
| Motor Torque | 430 Nm | 460 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 83.9 kWh✓ | 25.9 kWh |
| EV Range | 627 km✓ | 90 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 205 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-Speed Tiptronic S |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6 seconds | 4.7 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 193 km/h | 263 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,060 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,983 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,698 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,895 mm |
| Weight | 2,205 kg | 2,515 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 490 litres | 698 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R20 | 255/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R20 | 295/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Elekt | Hankook Ventus S1 evoZ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Porsche Active Suspension Management with Adaptive two-chamber air suspension and two-valve dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front & Rear Curtain, Rear Side Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three Point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer rear seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split Fold | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 2x Wireless Charger, 2x USB-C ports front, 2x USB-C ports rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Windscreen Sun Shade & Sunroof Shade, Manual Rear Door Window Shades | Side Window Sunshades, Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| 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) | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Porsche Communications Module, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Bose Premium Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated with Contactless Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Surround View System |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 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 FAQ
Is the BMW i5 or Porsche Cayenne Coupe better?
The BMW i5 is the better daily-use choice if you can charge regularly, with 627 km EV range, 205 kW DC charging and much lower purchase and road-tax costs. Choose the Porsche Cayenne Coupe for quicker acceleration, all-wheel drive and substantially more boot space.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe costs RM370,200 more than the BMW i5: RM739,000 versus RM368,800.
Which has the longer electric range?
The BMW i5 has the longer quoted EV range at 627 km, compared with 90 km for the Porsche Cayenne Coupe plug-in hybrid. Its battery is also larger at 83.9 kWh versus 25.9 kWh.