Verdict
At RM1,200,800, the BMW M5 costs RM465,000 more than the RM735,800 BMW X6, but it is the far quicker machine: 0-100 km/h takes 3.5 seconds against 5.4 seconds, backed by 591 hp and 750 Nm. Its 22.1-kWh plug-in hybrid battery also brings a stated 67 km EV range. The X6 makes more sense for Malaysian family use, with a 580-litre boot, five doors and an 83-litre tank versus the M5’s 466 litres, four doors and 60 litres. Its RM1,637 annual road tax is far gentler than RM8,408.
Pick the BMW M5 if 3.5-second 0-100 km/h pace, 591 hp and a 67 km electric driving range matter more than price, boot space and road tax.
Pick the BMW X6 if you want the RM465,000 saving, a 580-litre boot, five doors and RM1,637 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M5 RM1,200,800; BMW X6 RM735,800.
- Performance: BMW M5 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds; BMW X6 in 5.4 seconds.
- Output: BMW M5 591 hp and 750 Nm; BMW X6 335 hp and 450 Nm.
- Road tax per year: BMW M5 RM8,408; BMW X6 RM1,637.
- Boot space: BMW M5 466 litres; BMW X6 580 litres.
- Plug-in capability: BMW M5 22.1-kWh battery and 67 km EV range; BMW X6 has no battery capacity or EV range stated.
M5
- 591 hp and 750 Nm with 3.5-second 0-100 km/h pace.
- 22.1-kWh battery with a stated 67 km EV range.
- Adaptive cruise control and 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio.
- Costs RM465,000 more than the X6.
- Annual road tax is RM6,771 higher.
- 466-litre boot is 114 litres smaller than the X6’s.
X6
- RM465,000 less expensive with much lower RM1,637 annual road tax.
- 580-litre boot, five doors and an 83-litre fuel tank.
- Panoramic glass roof, head-up display and front-seat memory with adjustable lumbar support.
- 0-100 km/h takes 5.4 seconds, 1.9 seconds behind the M5.
- 335 hp and 450 Nm trail the M5’s 591 hp and 750 Nm.
- No stated EV range, while the M5 has a 67 km figure.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,200,800 | RM735,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM8,408 | RM1,637✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection, Variable Valve Timing and Lift, plug-in hybrid assistance | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift with Mild Hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | 2,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 591 hp✓ | 335 hp |
| Torque | 750 Nm✓ | 450 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 194 hp✓ | 12 hp |
| Motor Torque | 280 Nm✓ | 200 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 22.1 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 67 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.4 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | M Steptronic | 8-speed Steptronic Sport |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 5.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,096 mm | 4,960 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 2,004 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,975 mm |
| Weight | 2,510 kg | 2,240 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 83 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 466 litres | 580 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/40R20 | 275/35R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/35R21 | 315/30R22 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook S1 evo Z | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" M Alloys | 22" M Light Alloy Wheels V-Spoke Style 747 M |
| Rear Wheels | 21" M Alloys | 22" M Light Alloy Wheels V-Spoke Style 747 M |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | M Adaptive Suspension | Adaptive M Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for outer two rear passenger seats | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function and Adjustable Lumbar |
| 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 System |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-Speaker Harman Kardon 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 Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Proximity Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered with Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree Surround View |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | 5 years |
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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M5 vs X6 FAQ
Is the BMW M5 or BMW X6 better?
The M5 is better for outright performance and plug-in hybrid driving, reaching 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and claiming 67 km of EV range. The X6 is better for lower ownership costs and carrying luggage, with RM1,637 road tax and a 580-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M5 costs RM465,000 more than the BMW X6. That gap also accompanies a 256 hp advantage, 300 Nm more torque and a 1.9-second quicker 0-100 km/h time for the M5.
Which has more practical luggage space?
The BMW X6 has the larger boot at 580 litres, 114 litres more than the BMW M5’s 466 litres. It also has five doors to the M5’s four, while both seat five people.