Verdict
At RM889,800, the F10 Facelift costs RM311,000 less than the RM1,200,800 G90 and remains the more rational used-generation choice: it is 565 kg lighter, has a 520-litre boot and a five-year manufacturer warranty with scheduled maintenance. The G90 is the faster, more technically loaded car, reaching 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and pairing its V8 with a 194-hp electric motor, 22.1-kWh battery and 67-km EV range. But its 466-litre boot and 2,510-kg kerb weight are meaningful trade-offs in Malaysian daily use.
Pick the BMW M5 F10 Facelift if you want the lower RM889,800 entry price, 565 kg less mass, a larger boot and longer standard warranty.
Pick the BMW M5 G90 if you want 3.5-second 0-100 km/h pace, all-wheel drive, plug-in hybrid EV running and substantially newer driver-assistance equipment.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M5 F10 Facelift RM889,800; BMW M5 G90 RM1,200,800.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M5 F10 Facelift 4.3 seconds; BMW M5 G90 3.5 seconds.
- Kerb weight: BMW M5 F10 Facelift 1,945 kg; BMW M5 G90 2,510 kg.
- Driveline: BMW M5 F10 Facelift rear-wheel drive; BMW M5 G90 all-wheel drive.
- Boot space: BMW M5 F10 Facelift 520 litres; BMW M5 G90 466 litres.
- Manufacturer warranty: BMW M5 F10 Facelift five years; BMW M5 G90 two years.
F10 Facelift
- RM311,000 lower purchase price
- 565 kg lighter kerb weight
- 520-litre boot and five-year warranty
- Slower 4.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- No plug-in hybrid motor, battery or EV range
- Lacks the G90's autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control
G90
- 3.5-second 0-100 km/h acceleration with all-wheel drive
- 22.1-kWh battery, 67-km EV range and 7.4-kW AC charging
- Autonomous braking, steering lane-keeping assist and 360-degree camera
- RM311,000 more expensive
- 565 kg heavier
- 466-litre boot is 54 litres smaller
| 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 | — | 3 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 G90 is better for outright pace, all-wheel-drive traction, EV capability and driver assistance. The F10 Facelift is the better buy if lower price, much lower weight, a bigger boot and five-year manufacturer warranty matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M5 G90 costs RM311,000 more than the BMW M5 F10 Facelift: RM1,200,800 versus RM889,800.
Can the BMW M5 G90 run on electric power alone?
Yes. The G90 is a petrol plug-in hybrid with one 194-hp electric motor, a 22.1-kWh battery, 67 km of EV range and 7.4-kW AC charging. The F10 Facelift is petrol-only.