Verdict
At RM1,200,800, the BMW M5 costs RM752,800 more than the RM448,000 Toyota Vellfire, and its RM8,408 annual road tax versus RM835 underlines the running-cost divide. The M5 is the fast five-seat choice: 591 hp, 750 Nm, all-wheel drive and 3.5-second 0-100 km/h, plus a 22.1-kWh battery for 67 km of EV range. The seven-seat Vellfire instead brings captain’s chairs, a 510-litre boot and a 9.1 L/100 km rating. For Malaysian family chauffeuring, the Toyota’s 3,000-mm wheelbase and 1,950-mm height make far more practical sense.
M5
Pick the BMW M5 if you want 591 hp, all-wheel drive, a 3.5-second sprint and 67 km of electric driving in a five-seat sedan.
Vellfire
Pick the Toyota Vellfire if seven seats, captain’s chairs, a larger 510-litre boot and far lower ownership costs matter more than outright pace.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M5 RM1,200,800; Toyota Vellfire RM448,000.
- Power and torque: BMW M5 591 hp and 750 Nm; Toyota Vellfire 180 hp and 235 Nm.
- Performance: BMW M5 reaches 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and tops out at 250 km/h; Toyota Vellfire has a 170 km/h top speed.
- Seating and boot space: BMW M5 has 5 seats and a 466-litre boot; Toyota Vellfire has 7 seats and a 510-litre boot.
- Dimensions: BMW M5 is 5,096 mm long, 1,970 mm wide and 1,510 mm tall; Toyota Vellfire is 5,005 mm long, 1,850 mm wide and 1,950 mm tall.
- Annual road tax: BMW M5 RM8,408; Toyota Vellfire RM835.
M5
- 591 hp, 750 Nm and all-wheel drive.
- 67 km EV range from a 22.1-kWh battery.
- 360-degree camera, auto parking and 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio.
- Five seats versus the Vellfire’s seven.
- 466-litre boot versus the Vellfire’s 510 litres.
- RM752,800 dearer, with RM7,573 more annual road tax.
Vellfire
- Seven seats with power-adjustable ottoman captain middle-row seats.
- 510-litre boot and 3,000-mm wheelbase.
- 9.1 L/100 km rated economy and a five-year manufacturer warranty.
- 180 hp and 235 Nm are far below the M5’s 591 hp and 750 Nm.
- Front-wheel drive versus the M5’s all-wheel drive.
- No EV range, while the M5 can cover 67 km electrically.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,200,800 | RM448,000✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM8,408 | RM835✓ |
| 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 with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | 591 hp✓ | 180 hp |
| Torque | 750 Nm✓ | 235 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.8 |
| 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 | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | M Steptronic | 7-speed Super CVT-i with Sports Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 8 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,096 mm | 5,005 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 | 2,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 60 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 | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| 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 | 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 Outer Middle Row Passenger 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 Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up 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 |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered boot with soft close function |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | — |
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 Vellfire FAQ
Is the BMW M5 or Toyota Vellfire better?
The BMW M5 is better for performance, with 591 hp, all-wheel drive and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time. The Toyota Vellfire is better for carrying people and luggage, with seven seats and a 510-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M5 costs RM752,800 more than the Toyota Vellfire.
Which is cheaper to tax each year?
The Toyota Vellfire is much cheaper to tax, at RM835 a year versus RM8,408 for the BMW M5. That is an annual difference of RM7,573.