BMW M5 vs Lotus Emeya
Verdict
The BMW M5 is the quicker, pricier petrol plug-in hybrid: 0-100 km/h takes 3.5 seconds versus the Lotus Emeya’s 4.2, with both capped at 250 km/h. But at RM1,188,800 against RM459,000, the BMW asks RM729,800 more. The Emeya answers with a 102.0 kWh battery, 610 km EV range, a bigger 509-litre boot and five-year warranty. The M5 suits buyers who still want a 4,395 cc engine in the mix; the Lotus is the cleaner long-distance EV play on paper.
Pick the BMW M5 if you want the quicker 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time, a petrol plug-in hybrid drivetrain and 750 Nm of listed torque.
Pick the Lotus Emeya if you want the much lower price, 610 km EV range, larger boot and longer five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M5 RM1,188,800; Lotus Emeya RM459,000
- Power: BMW M5 591 hp; Lotus Emeya 603 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M5 3.5 s; Lotus Emeya 4.2 s
- Battery and EV range: BMW M5 22.1 kWh/67 km; Lotus Emeya 102.0 kWh/610 km
- Boot space: BMW M5 466 L; Lotus Emeya 509 L
- Road tax per year: BMW M5 RM8,408; Lotus Emeya RM1,440
M5
- Quicker 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Petrol plug-in hybrid with 67 km EV range
- 750 Nm of listed torque
- RM729,800 more expensive
- Shorter two-year warranty
- Much higher RM8,408 yearly road tax
Emeya
- 610 km EV range
- Bigger 509-litre boot
- Longer five-year warranty
- Slower 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Wider 2,241 mm body may feel large in tight spaces
- No petrol engine backup
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,188,800 | RM 459,000✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Grand Tourer |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection, Variable Valve Timing and Lift, plug-in hybrid assistance | — |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 591 hp | — |
| Torque | 750 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 194 hp | 603 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 280 Nm | 710 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 22.1 kWh | 102 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 67 km | 610 km✓ |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.4 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 420 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | M Steptronic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 4.15 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,096 mm | 5,139 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 2,241 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,459 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 3,069 mm |
| Weight | 2,510 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 466 litres | 509 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/40R20 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/35R21 | 285/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook S1 evo Z | Pirelli P-Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" M Alloys | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" M Alloys | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | M Adaptive Suspension | Continuous Dampening Control with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| 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 two rear passenger 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 | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Fixed |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Proximity Lock/Unlock | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with Surround View |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | No |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Tyre puncture repair kit |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 8,408 | RM 1,440✓ |
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 Emeya FAQ
Is the BMW M5 or Lotus Emeya better?
The BMW M5 is better for outright acceleration, doing 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. The Lotus Emeya is the stronger buy on running costs and EV range, with 610 km range, RM1,440 road tax and a five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M5 costs RM1,188,800, while the Lotus Emeya costs RM459,000. That makes the BMW RM729,800 more expensive.
Which car has more electric range?
The Lotus Emeya has far more electric range: 610 km from a 102.0 kWh battery. The BMW M5 has a 22.1 kWh battery and 67 km of EV range as a petrol plug-in hybrid.