Verdict
At RM1,200,800, the BMW M5 costs RM833,912 more than the RM366,888 Lexus ES, and its 591 hp V8, 750 Nm, all-wheel drive and 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time put it in another performance class. The Lexus counters with 4.4 L/100 km economy, RM867 annual road tax and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty, against RM8,408 and two years for the BMW. For Malaysian buyers, the ES is the rational executive sedan; the M5 is for those prepared to pay heavily for devastating pace and 67 km of EV range.
The M5 AWD (RM1,200,800) sits above every ES variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the BMW M5 if 3.5-second 0-100 km/h acceleration, 591 hp and all-wheel drive matter more than an RM833,912 saving.
Pick the Lexus ES if you want a spacious executive hybrid with 4.4 L/100 km rated economy, lower running tax and a five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M5 RM1,200,800; Lexus ES RM366,888.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M5 3.5 seconds; Lexus ES 7.7 seconds.
- Driveline: BMW M5 all-wheel drive; Lexus ES front-wheel drive.
- Rated economy: BMW M5 not stated; Lexus ES 4.4 L/100 km.
- Annual road tax: BMW M5 RM8,408; Lexus ES RM867.
- Warranty: BMW M5 two years unlimited mileage; Lexus ES five years unlimited mileage.
M5
- 591 hp V8 with 750 Nm
- 3.5-second 0-100 km/h and all-wheel drive
- 22.1 kWh battery with 67 km EV range
- RM833,912 dearer to buy
- RM8,408 annual road tax versus RM867
- 466-litre boot versus 493 litres
ES
- 4.4 L/100 km rated economy
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty plus eight-year hybrid-components cover
- 2,950 mm wheelbase and 493-litre boot
- 7.7-second 0-100 km/h versus 3.5 seconds
- Front-wheel drive versus all-wheel drive
- 200 km/h top speed versus 250 km/h
What the M5 has over the ES
What the ES has over the M5
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The ES's wheelbase is 93 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The M5 is 50 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,200,800 | RM366,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM8,408 | RM867✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM12,260/mo | RM3,745/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM31,664 | RM9,886✓ |
| Fuel / year (est.) | — | RM1,751 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM8.76 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM62,519 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection, Variable Valve Timing and Lift, plug-in hybrid assistance | A25A-FXS 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and hybrid assistance; sixth-generation Lexus Hybrid System with 68-cell 251.6V lithium-ion battery; 247 PS (244 hp) total system output |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Horsepower | 591 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ | 186 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 750 Nm at 1,800 rpm✓ | 235 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 87.5 mm × 103.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 14 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 194 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 280 Nm✓ | 270 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 22.1 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 67 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.4 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | M Steptronic | E-CVT |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 7.7 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 4.4 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 200 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 101 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,096 mm | 5,140 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,950 mm |
| Weight | 2,510 kg | 1,810 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 466 litres | 493 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/40R20 | 235/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/35R21 | 235/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook S1 evo Z | Michelin Primacy 5 Energy |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 26 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 19 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | — |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" M Alloys | 19" Medium Grey Metallic Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" M Alloys | 19" Medium Grey Metallic Alloy |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering with Variable Gear Ratio (VGR) |
| Chassis Notes | M Adaptive Suspension | Revised TNGA GA-K platform; MacPherson strut front, multi-link rear (first ES with multi-link); electric power steering with variable gear ratio |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) | 8 (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 | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for outer two rear passenger seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Safety Notes | — | Lexus Safety System+ 4.0, Emergency Steering Assist (ESA) with Active Support, Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Road Sign Assist (RSA), Traffic Movement Notification (TMN), Safe Exit Assist (SEA), Vehicle Approach Notice, Parking Support Alert / Parking Support Brake (PKSB), Active Cornering Assist (ACA), Secondary Collision Brake (SCB), Vehicle Braking Posture Control, Emergency Brake Signal, Brake Assist (BA), Brake Hold, Tyre Pressure Warning System, Intruder and Tilt Sensors |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Slim LED Headlamps with Twin L-Signature, Auto Levelling and Automatic High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Light Bar with Illuminated Lexus Logo |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | 8-way Powered Driver's Seat with Memory and Power Easy Access, 8-way Powered Passenger Seat, 2-way Lumbar, 3-level Heating and Ventilation, Perforated Synthetic Leather |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Fold-down Centre Armrest with Cup Holders, Adjustable Headrests |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge, S-Flow Control and nanoe |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Slim Panoramic Roof with Single Movable Glass |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear | 2 USB-C (60W) Front, 12V in Console Box, 2 USB-C (45W) Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Omotenashi Ambient Lighting (64 Colours, 6 Dynamic Themes) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System | 14" Full HD Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound, 17 Speakers + Subwoofer, Active Noise Control |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Keyless Push Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Proximity Lock/Unlock | 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 | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | Yes, with Parking Support Brake |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | Yes, with Parking Support Brake |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with Panoramic View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes, Lexus Teammate Advanced Park |
| 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 |
| Convenience Notes | — | Responsive Hidden Switches, Heated Steering Wheel, Qi Wireless Charger, Digital Rear View Mirror, Electro-Shiftmatic Shift-by-wire with EV Mode Switch, Drive Modes (Normal, Eco, Sport, Custom), Auto-dimming Driver's Wing Mirror with Memory and Reverse-linked Tilt, Front Door Scuff Plates |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year hybrid components 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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Is the BMW M5 or Lexus ES better?
The BMW M5 is decisively better for performance, reaching 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds with 591 hp and all-wheel drive. The Lexus ES is the better ownership-led choice, rated at 4.4 L/100 km with much lower road tax and a longer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M5 costs RM1,200,800 and the Lexus ES costs RM366,888, a difference of RM833,912. That gap also separates a 591 hp V8 plug-in hybrid from the ES hybrid’s 247 PS total system output.
Which has the better rear-seat and luggage package?
The Lexus ES has the longer 2,950 mm wheelbase and a 493-litre boot, compared with 2,857 mm and 466 litres for the BMW M5. Both are five-seat, four-door sedans.