Verdict
The BMW M5 G90 is the faster, more technically rounded choice: its plug-in hybrid V8 system delivers 727 PS and 1,000 Nm, reaches 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and can cover 67 km electrically. But the RM311,000 gap over the RM889,800 BMW M5 F10 Facelift also brings a 2,510-kg kerb weight, a smaller 466-litre boot and 60-litre tank. For a Malaysian buyer who wants the lighter, rear-driven M5 with a 520-litre boot and 80-litre tank, the F10 remains the more direct proposition.
Pick the BMW M5 F10 Facelift if you want the RM889,800, 1,945-kg rear-wheel-drive M5 with more boot and fuel capacity.
Pick the BMW M5 G90 if you want 3.5-second acceleration, all-wheel drive, 67 km of EV range and substantially newer driver assistance.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M5 F10 Facelift RM889,800; BMW M5 G90 RM1,200,800.
- Performance: F10 reaches 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds; G90 does it in 3.5 seconds.
- Driveline: F10 has rear-wheel drive; G90 has all-wheel drive.
- Weight: F10 weighs 1,945 kg; G90 weighs 2,510 kg.
- Electrification: F10 is petrol-only with no motor or battery; G90 has one 194-hp/280-Nm motor, a 22.1-kWh battery and 67 km EV range.
- Practicality: F10 has a 520-litre boot and 80-litre fuel tank; G90 has a 466-litre boot and 60-litre tank.
F10 Facelift
- RM311,000 less expensive.
- 565 kg lighter than the G90.
- Larger 520-litre boot and 80-litre fuel tank.
- Slower 4.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
- No plug-in hybrid driving or 67-km EV range.
- Lacks the G90's autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping steering correction.
G90
- 727 PS and 1,000 Nm from its V8 plug-in hybrid system.
- 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time with all-wheel drive.
- Gets adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera, auto parking and autonomous braking.
- Costs RM311,000 more.
- 565 kg heavier.
- Smaller 466-litre boot and 60-litre fuel tank.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM889,800✓ | RM1,200,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM8,408 | RM8,408 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbo with variable valve timing | 32-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection, Variable Valve Timing and Lift, plug-in hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | 4,395 cc |
| Horsepower | 560 hp | 591 hp✓ |
| Torque | 680 Nm | 750 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | 88.3 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| 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 | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7 Speed M Double Clutch Transmission | M Steptronic |
| Gears | 7 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.3 seconds | 3.5 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 9.9 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 232 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,910 mm | 5,096 mm |
| Width | 1,891 mm | 1,970 mm |
| Height | 1,467 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,964 mm | 2,857 mm |
| Weight | 1,945 kg | 2,510 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 520 litres✓ | 466 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/40R19 | 265/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/35R19 | 295/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Hankook S1 evo Z |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Double Spoke Style 345M Alloy | 20" M Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Double Spoke Style 345M Alloy | 21" M Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | M Drive Dynamic Damping Control | M Adaptive Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available for outer two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Headlights | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | 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 |
| Rear Seats | Fold-down Centre Armrest | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered rear sun shade, manual rear door window shades | Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | Navigation System with BMW Professional Audio with DVD Drive, Hard Disk storage, MP3 decoder, 10.2" monitor operated by iDrive, Bluetooth, USB + 16 Speaker HiFi System and Voice Control | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System |
| 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 | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation with Proximity Lock/Unlock |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | 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 | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free scheduled maintenance | — |
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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F10 Facelift vs G90 FAQ
Is the BMW M5 F10 Facelift or BMW M5 G90 better?
The BMW M5 G90 is better for outright performance, EV running and safety technology, with 727 PS, 1,000 Nm and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time. The F10 is the better choice if lower price, 565 kg less weight, a larger boot and rear-wheel drive matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M5 G90 costs RM1,200,800 versus RM889,800 for the BMW M5 F10 Facelift, a difference of RM311,000.
Can the BMW M5 G90 drive on electric power alone?
Yes. The G90 has a 22.1-kWh battery, one 194-hp electric motor and a claimed 67 km EV range. Its AC charging rate is 7.4 kW; the petrol-only F10 has no electric motor, battery or EV range.