Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the Porsche Cayenne Electric is the rational cross-shop: its 642 km EV range dwarfs the BMW M5’s 67 km electric range, its 781-litre boot beats 466 litres, and annual road tax is RM665 rather than RM8,408. The BMW is the harder-driving choice, reaching 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds against 4.8 seconds and topping out at 250 km/h rather than 230 km/h. Choose the M5 for its pace and sedan format; choose the Cayenne for long-distance electric usability and family carrying capacity.
Pick the BMW M5 if 3.5-second 0-100 km/h performance, a 250 km/h top speed and a five-seat executive sedan matter more than electric range and running tax.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne Electric if you want 642 km of EV range, a 781-litre boot and RM665 annual road tax in a five-seat executive SUV.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M5 RM1,200,800; Porsche Cayenne Electric RM699,000.
- Annual road tax: BMW M5 RM8,408; Porsche Cayenne Electric RM665.
- EV range: BMW M5 67 km; Porsche Cayenne Electric 642 km.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M5 3.5 seconds; Porsche Cayenne Electric 4.8 seconds.
- Top speed: BMW M5 250 km/h; Porsche Cayenne Electric 230 km/h.
- Boot space: BMW M5 466 litres; Porsche Cayenne Electric 781 litres.
M5
- Quicker 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Higher 250 km/h top speed.
- M Adaptive Suspension with 20-inch front and 21-inch rear M alloy wheels.
- RM501,800 more expensive.
- Annual road tax is RM7,743 higher.
- 67 km EV range and 466-litre boot trail the Porsche’s 642 km and 781 litres.
Cayenne Electric
- 642 km EV range from a 113 kWh battery.
- 390 kW DC charging and 11 kW AC charging.
- 781-litre boot and five doors.
- 0-100 km/h takes 4.8 seconds versus the M5’s 3.5 seconds.
- 230 km/h top speed is 20 km/h below the M5’s 250 km/h.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,200,800 | RM699,000✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM8,408 | RM665✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection, Variable Valve Timing and Lift, plug-in hybrid assistance | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 591 hp | — |
| Torque | 750 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 194 hp | 436 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 280 Nm | 835 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 22.1 kWh | 113 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 67 km | 642 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.4 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 390 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | M Steptronic | Single-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 4.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 230 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,096 mm | 4,985 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 1,980 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,674 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 3,023 mm |
| Weight | 2,510 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 466 litres | 781 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/40R20 | — |
| Rear Tyre | 295/35R21 | — |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook S1 evo Z | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Slovakia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Air Suspension with PASM |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Air Suspension with PASM |
| Front Wheels | 20" M Alloys | — |
| Rear Wheels | 21" M Alloys | — |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | — |
| Chassis Notes | M Adaptive Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag | — |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | — |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for outer two rear passenger seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | — |
| Taillamps | Full LED | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | — |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | 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 | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | — |
| 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 | 14.25" Curved OLED Cluster + Flow Display OLED, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Qi Wireless Charging |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | — |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | — |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Proximity Lock/Unlock | — |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | — |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Extended | 5 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.
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M5 vs Cayenne Electric FAQ
Is the BMW M5 or Porsche Cayenne Electric better?
The Porsche Cayenne Electric is better for most Malaysian buyers because it has 642 km EV range, a 781-litre boot and far lower annual road tax. The BMW M5 is better if outright acceleration and a sedan body are the priority.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M5 costs RM1,200,800 and the Porsche Cayenne Electric costs RM699,000, so the M5 is RM501,800 more expensive.
Which has the better electric driving range?
The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the better electric range at 642 km, compared with 67 km for the BMW M5 plug-in hybrid. Its 113 kWh battery is also much larger than the M5’s 22.1 kWh unit.