BMW M5 vs Lexus LM
Verdict
At RM1,188,800, the BMW M5 is RM39,200 cheaper than the RM1,228,000 Lexus LM, but they serve very different owners. The M5 is the driver’s car here: 591 hp, 750 Nm, AWD and 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, with a 22.1 kWh plug-in hybrid battery and 67 km EV range. The LM counters with seven seats, a taller MPV body and a longer 3,000 mm wheelbase. But its RM835 road tax and five-year warranty are easier to live with than the M5’s RM8,408 and two years.
M5
Pick the BMW M5 if you want the quicker, AWD plug-in hybrid sedan with 591 hp, 750 Nm and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
LM
Pick the Lexus LM if you need seven seats, a taller MPV cabin and lower annual road tax than the BMW M5.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M5 RM1,188,800; Lexus LM RM1,228,000
- Seats: BMW M5 5; Lexus LM 7
- Power and torque: BMW M5 591 hp/750 Nm; Lexus LM 188 hp/236 Nm
- Drivetrain: BMW M5 all-wheel drive; Lexus LM front-wheel drive
- Size: BMW M5 5,096 mm long/1,510 mm tall; Lexus LM 5,125 mm long/1,955 mm tall
- Road tax and warranty: BMW M5 RM8,408/year and 2 years; Lexus LM RM835/year and 5 years
M5
- 591 hp and 750 Nm
- 3.5-second 0-100 km/h
- 67 km EV range from 22.1 kWh battery
- RM8,408 annual road tax
- Two-year warranty
- Five seats only
LM
- Seven-seat MPV layout
- Longer 3,000 mm wheelbase
- Five-year warranty
- 188 hp and 236 Nm
- Only 110 litres of boot space
- No 0-100 km/h figure listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,188,800✓ | RM 1,228,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection, Variable Valve Timing and Lift, plug-in hybrid assistance | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | 591 hp✓ | 188 hp |
| Torque | 750 Nm✓ | 236 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 194 hp✓ | 180 hp |
| Motor Torque | 280 Nm✓ | 270 Nm |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Nickel Metal-Hydride |
| Battery Capacity | 22.1 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 67 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,096 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,955 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 2,510 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 466 litres✓ | 110 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/40R20 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/35R21 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook S1 evo Z | Michelin Primacy SUV+ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 20" M Alloys | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" M Alloys | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | M Adaptive Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Driver 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 | 7 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 |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | 18-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with Power Fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Sunroof | — | Rear Panoramic Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | Powered rear sun shade and rear door window shades |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins 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 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 | 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 with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch |
| 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 | 5 years | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 8,408 | RM 835✓ |
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.
M5 vs LM FAQ
Is the BMW M5 or Lexus LM better?
The BMW M5 is better for performance, with 591 hp, 750 Nm, AWD and 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. The Lexus LM is better for carrying people, with seven seats, a 3,000 mm wheelbase and a five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LM costs RM1,228,000, which is RM39,200 more than the BMW M5 at RM1,188,800.
Which one is cheaper to tax in Malaysia?
The Lexus LM is far cheaper to tax, at RM835 per year. The BMW M5’s annual road tax is RM8,408, so the gap is RM7,573 every year.