Verdict
The BMW M5 is the more rational Malaysian fast car: 591 hp, 750 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time sit alongside five seats and a 466-litre boot. Its 22.1-kWh battery supplies 67 km of EV range, useful if charging at 7.4 kW AC is available at home. The Lexus LC counters with a naturally aspirated 470-hp 4,969 cc V8, a 270 km/h top speed and a five-year warranty with 100,000 km free service, but its 197-litre boot and two doors make it a far narrower daily proposition.
M5
Pick the BMW M5 if you need 591 hp, five seats, a 466-litre boot and 67 km of plug-in electric range in one car.
LC
Pick the Lexus LC if you want the 270 km/h top speed, naturally aspirated 4,969 cc V8 and five-year/100,000 km free-service cover.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M5 RM1,200,800; Lexus LC RM1,379,000.
- Performance: BMW M5 591 hp, 750 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds; Lexus LC 470 hp, 540 Nm and 4.4 seconds.
- Powertrain: BMW M5 has one 194-hp, 280-Nm motor, a 22.1-kWh battery and 67 km EV range; Lexus LC is petrol-only.
- Practicality: BMW M5 has four doors, five seats and a 466-litre boot; Lexus LC has two doors, four seats and a 197-litre boot.
- Weight and speed: BMW M5 weighs 2,510 kg and reaches 250 km/h; Lexus LC weighs 1,965 kg and reaches 270 km/h.
- Ownership: BMW M5 has a two-year unlimited-mileage warranty; Lexus LC has a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty plus five-year/100,000 km free service.
M5
- 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time and 750 Nm
- 67 km EV range from a 22.1-kWh battery
- Five seats and a 466-litre boot
- Heavier at 2,510 kg versus 1,965 kg
- 250 km/h top speed trails the LC's 270 km/h
- Two-year warranty is shorter than the LC's five years
LC
- 270 km/h top speed
- Five-year warranty with 100,000 km free service
- Heated and ventilated front seats with driver memory
- 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time trails the M5's 3.5 seconds
- Two doors, four seats and a 197-litre boot versus the M5's four doors, five seats and 466 litres
- No plug-in motor or EV range
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,200,800✓ | RM1,379,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Segment | Executive | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM8,408✓ | RM10,991 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection, Variable Valve Timing and Lift, plug-in hybrid assistance | 32-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated, Otto/Atkinson Cycle with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | 4,969 cc |
| Horsepower | 591 hp✓ | 470 hp |
| Torque | 750 Nm✓ | 540 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 94 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 12.3 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 194 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 280 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 | Direct Shift |
| Gears | 8 | 10 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 4.4 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 8.6 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 270 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 267 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,096 mm | 4,770 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,345 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Weight | 2,510 kg | 1,965 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 82 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 466 litres✓ | 197 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/40R20 | 245/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/35R21 | 275/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook S1 evo Z | Bridgestone Potenza S001L Run-flats |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" M Alloys | 21" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" M Alloys | 21" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | M Adaptive Suspension | Adaptive F Suspension - Sachs |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag | 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 | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for outer two rear passenger seats | Available on two 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 Auto High Beam | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated and Heated |
| Rear Seats | 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 | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System | 10.3" Lexus Premium Audio Remote Touch Controller with 13-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Sound System, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Two 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 | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Remote Control Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | 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 | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 5-year/100,000 km free service |
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 LC FAQ
Is the BMW M5 or Lexus LC better?
The BMW M5 is better for speed and daily use, with 591 hp, a 3.5-second sprint, five seats and a 466-litre boot. Choose the Lexus LC for its 270 km/h top speed, naturally aspirated V8 and longer five-year warranty cover.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LC costs RM178,200 more than the BMW M5: RM1,379,000 versus RM1,200,800.
Which has the better warranty?
The Lexus LC does. It has a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty and five-year/100,000 km free service, against the BMW M5's two-year unlimited-mileage warranty.