Verdict
The BMW iX costs RM425,800 to the Lexus NX’s RM395,888, a RM29,912 step up that buys a 100.6 kWh EV battery, 602 km quoted range and 402 hp/700 Nm from two motors. It is also markedly quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds against 7.7 seconds. The Lexus counters with a 55-litre petrol tank, 520-litre boot and five-year manufacturer warranty, while its annual road tax is RM830 against the iX’s RM545. For a Malaysian buyer able to charge regularly, the iX is the more capable machine; the NX makes the lower-entry, petrol-hybrid case.
Pick the BMW iX if you can charge at home or work and want 602 km of quoted EV range, 700 Nm and 5.1-second acceleration.
Pick the Lexus NX if you want a RM29,912 lower purchase price, a 55-litre petrol tank and a five-year manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX RM425,800; Lexus NX RM395,888.
- Powertrain output: BMW iX two motors with 402 hp and 700 Nm; Lexus NX two motors with 133 hp and 208 Nm, plus a 184 hp/221 Nm 2.5-litre hybrid engine.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW iX 5.1 seconds; Lexus NX 7.7 seconds.
- Energy storage/range: BMW iX 100.6 kWh battery and 602 km EV range; Lexus NX 55-litre fuel tank with no quoted EV range.
- Size: BMW iX 4,965 mm long with a 3,000 mm wheelbase; Lexus NX 4,660 mm long with a 2,690 mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: BMW iX 500 litres; Lexus NX 520 litres.
iX
- 602 km quoted EV range from a 100.6 kWh battery.
- 402 hp and 700 Nm; 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds.
- Air suspension, auto parking and six front plus six rear parking sensors.
- RM29,912 more expensive to buy.
- 500-litre boot is 20 litres smaller.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus five years.
NX
- RM29,912 lower entry price and a 55-litre petrol tank.
- 520-litre boot and ventilated front seats.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
- 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time trails the iX by 2.6 seconds.
- 133 hp and 208 Nm motor output is far below the iX’s 402 hp and 700 Nm.
- No auto parking, and four front plus four rear parking sensors versus the iX’s six at each end.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM425,800 | RM395,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM545✓ | RM830 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | — | 2,487 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 184 hp |
| Torque | — | 221 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 87.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 14 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 402 hp✓ | 133 hp |
| Motor Torque | 700 Nm✓ | 208 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 100.6 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 602 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 175 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-Speed Direct Shift |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1 seconds✓ | 7.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,965 mm | 4,660 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Weight | 2,525 kg | 1,765 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 520 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/50R21 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/50R21 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero E | Bridgestone Alenza 001 Run-flats |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys | 20" Dark Grey Metallic with Bright Machined Finish Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys | 20" Dark Grey Metallic with Bright Machined Finish Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, 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 for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), TPMS |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with High Beam Assist | 3 LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 14" Lexus Premium Audio Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 10 Speakers |
| 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with Panoramic View Camera |
| Auto Parking | 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 | Intelligent Personal Assistant; Flexible Fast Charger (Mode 2) included | Qi Wireless Charger, Smart Card Key |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 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.
Used iX & NX for sale
iX vs NX FAQ
Is the BMW iX or Lexus NX better?
The BMW iX is better for regular EV charging, performance and long quoted electric range: it delivers 402 hp, 700 Nm and 602 km. The Lexus NX is better if a petrol-hybrid powertrain, lower purchase price and a five-year warranty matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX costs RM29,912 more than the Lexus NX. The gap brings EV hardware including a 100.6 kWh battery, 22 kW AC charging and 175 kW DC charging, plus substantially stronger motor output.
Which one is quicker?
The BMW iX is quicker, completing 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds versus 7.7 seconds for the Lexus NX. Both have a listed top speed of 200 km/h.