Verdict
The RM311,000 jump to the BMW M5 G90 buys much more than a facelift: its plug-in hybrid system delivers 727 PS and 1,000 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time, plus 67 km of EV range from a 22.1-kWh battery. But it is also 565 kg heavier and gives up boot space, at 466 litres versus 520 litres. For a Malaysian buyer who can charge regularly and wants the newer safety suite, the G90 is the stronger machine; the F10 Facelift remains the lighter, roomier proposition with a five-year warranty and maintenance package.
Pick the BMW M5 F10 Facelift if you want the RM311,000 saving, 1,945-kg kerb weight, 520-litre boot and five-year/100,000-km free scheduled maintenance.
Pick the BMW M5 G90 if you want 727 PS, 1,000 Nm, all-wheel drive, 67 km of EV range and active safety assistance.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M5 F10 Facelift RM889,800; BMW M5 G90 RM1,200,800.
- Performance: F10 Facelift takes 4.3 seconds from 0-100 km/h; G90 takes 3.5 seconds.
- Driveline: F10 Facelift is rear-wheel drive; G90 is all-wheel drive.
- Kerb weight: F10 Facelift is 1,945 kg; G90 is 2,510 kg.
- Boot space: F10 Facelift has 520 litres; G90 has 466 litres.
- Powertrain: F10 Facelift has a 560-hp/680-Nm V8; G90 has a 591-hp/750-Nm V8 plus a 194-hp/280-Nm electric motor.
F10 Facelift
- 565 kg lighter than the G90.
- Larger 520-litre boot and 80-litre fuel tank.
- Five-year warranty with 100,000 km of free scheduled maintenance.
- Slower 4.3-second 0-100 km/h time versus 3.5 seconds.
- Rear-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive.
- No blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking or lane-keeping steering correction.
G90
- 727 PS and 1,000 Nm from its plug-in hybrid powertrain.
- 67 km EV range from a 22.1-kWh battery.
- Gets adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera and auto parking.
- RM311,000 more expensive.
- 565 kg heavier than the F10 Facelift.
- 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 at 6,000 rpm | 591 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 680 Nm at 1,500 rpm | 750 Nm at 1,800 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | 88.3 mm × 89 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 | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (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 BMW M5 G90 is better for outright performance, all-wheel-drive traction, EV running and driver assistance systems. The F10 Facelift is the better choice if lower purchase cost, lower weight, a larger boot and its longer 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 against RM889,800.
Which M5 has more practical luggage space?
The BMW M5 F10 Facelift has the larger boot, at 520 litres versus 466 litres in the BMW M5 G90. It also has an 80-litre fuel tank, compared with 60 litres for the G90.