Verdict
The BMW M5 costs RM1,200,800 to the Toyota Alphard’s RM548,000, a RM652,800 divide between a 591 hp, 750 Nm AWD performance sedan and a 274 hp, 430 Nm FWD seven-seat MPV. The M5 is far quicker on paper, reaching 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, and its 22.1 kWh battery delivers a stated 67 km EV range. But the Alphard brings two extra seats, a 3,000 mm wheelbase and 510 litres of boot space. For Malaysian family and chauffeur duties, the Toyota is the rational call; the M5 is for outright pace.
The M5 AWD (RM1,200,800) sits above every Alphard variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the BMW M5 if 3.5-second 0-100 km/h pace, AWD and a 67 km electric range matter more than seven-seat practicality and cost.
Pick the Toyota Alphard if you need seven seats, a 510-litre boot and far lower purchase and annual road-tax costs.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M5 RM1,200,800; Toyota Alphard RM548,000.
- Power and torque: BMW M5 591 hp and 750 Nm; Toyota Alphard 274 hp and 430 Nm.
- Seating and boot space: BMW M5 five seats and 466 litres; Toyota Alphard seven seats and 510 litres.
- Electric capability: BMW M5 has a 22.1 kWh battery and 67 km EV range; Toyota Alphard has no motor or EV range.
- Road tax: BMW M5 RM8,408 per year; Toyota Alphard RM754 per year.
- Top speed: BMW M5 250 km/h; Toyota Alphard 180 km/h.
M5
- 591 hp, 750 Nm and 3.5-second 0-100 km/h performance.
- 22.1 kWh battery with a stated 67 km EV range.
- AWD, M Adaptive Suspension and auto parking.
- RM652,800 more expensive than the Alphard.
- Five seats and a 466-litre boot, against the Alphard’s seven seats and 510 litres.
- RM8,408 annual road tax and a two-year manufacturer warranty, versus RM754 and five years.
Alphard
- Seven seats, including Ottoman middle-row captain’s chairs.
- 510-litre boot and a longer 3,000 mm wheelbase.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
- 274 hp and 430 Nm trail the M5’s 591 hp and 750 Nm.
- Front-wheel drive, versus the M5’s all-wheel drive.
- No electric motor, battery or EV range.
What the M5 has over the Alphard
What the Alphard has over the M5
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Alphard's wheelbase is 143 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The M5 is 120 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Alphard: 510 litres against 466.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,200,800 | RM548,000✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM8,408 | RM754✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM12,260/mo | RM5,595/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM31,664 | RM14,595✓ |
| Fuel / year (est.) | — | RM3,582 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM17.91 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM94,655 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection, Variable Valve Timing and Lift, plug-in hybrid assistance | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharger and Intercooler with Dual VVT-i |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 591 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ | 274 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 750 Nm at 1,800 rpm✓ | 430 Nm at 1,700 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 87.5 mm × 99.5 mm |
| 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 8-speed Automatic with Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,096 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 2,510 kg | 2,235 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 466 litres | 510 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/40R20 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/35R21 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| 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 Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 20" M Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" M Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| 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, 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 | 6 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for outer two rear passenger seats | Available on Two Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory, Passenger Side Shoulder Switch |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Ottoman Captain's Chairs Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding, 60:40 Split-folding Last Row |
| 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 |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side 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, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | Power sliding with soft close function |
| 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.
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Is the BMW M5 or Toyota Alphard better?
The M5 is better for performance, with 591 hp, 750 Nm, AWD and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time. The Alphard is better for carrying people and luggage, with seven seats and 510 litres of boot space.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M5 costs RM652,800 more than the Toyota Alphard. That gap also comes with much higher annual road tax: RM8,408 for the M5 versus RM754 for the Alphard.
Which has more practical seating?
The Toyota Alphard has seven seats, Ottoman captain’s chairs in the middle row and 50:50/60:40 folding rear seating. The BMW M5 is a five-seat sedan with a 40:20:40 split-folding rear bench.
Which has the better warranty?
The Alphard carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 2 years for the M5.