BMW M5 vs Lexus LM

Lexus LM

Verdict

The M5 has a 76% bigger boot, while the M5 is 68% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

What the M5 has over the LM

Auto Start/StopAuto Parking

What the LM has over the M5

Sunroof

Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.

The LM's wheelbase is 143 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The M5 is 80 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the M5: 466 litres against 110.

M5 5,096 × 1,970 × 1,510 mm · wheelbase 2,857 mmLM 5,125 × 1,890 × 1,955 mm · wheelbase 3,000 mm

Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.

Price & overview
Price	RM1,200,800✓	RM1,228,000
Body type	Sedan	MPV
Segment	Executive	Executive
Assembly	CBU	CBU
Ownership
Road tax / year	RM8,408	RM835✓
Monthly instalment (est.)	RM12,260/mo✓	RM12,535/mo
Insurance / year (est.)	RM31,664✓	RM32,275
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 at 6,000 rpm✓	188 hp
Torque	750 Nm at 1,800 rpm✓	236 Nm
Cylinder Arrangement	V 8	Inline 4
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 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	—
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+
Wiper Blade (Driver)	26 inch	—
Wiper Blade (Passenger)	19 inch	—
Chassis
Assembly	Germany (CBU)	Japan (CBU)
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
Steering	Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering)	Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis Notes	M Adaptive Suspension	—
Safety
Airbags	7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag)	6 (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	3 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. 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.