Verdict
The G90 brings plug-in hybrid running with a 22.1 kWh battery, 67 km EV range and a 194 hp motor, but it carries a hefty 2,510 kg kerb weight. Its combined 727 PS and 1,000 Nm output is formidable, yet the F90 LCI reaches 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, a tenth ahead despite having 592 hp and 750 Nm. For a Malaysian buyer able to charge regularly, the G90’s electric range and 40:20:40 rear seat matter; the F90 counters with 540 kg less mass, a 530-litre boot and five-year manufacturer warranty.
F90 LCI
Pick the BMW M5 F90 LCI if you want the lighter, quicker M5 with a larger boot, longer manufacturer warranty and no need to plug in.
G90
Pick the BMW M5 G90 if you can use its 67 km EV range and want the 727 PS/1,000 Nm plug-in hybrid powertrain, split-folding rear seat and newer cabin hardware.
Key differences
- Powertrain: 4,395 cc petrol V8, 592 hp and 750 Nm | 4,395 cc petrol PHEV V8, 591 hp and 750 Nm plus a 194 hp/280 Nm motor
- 0-100 km/h: 3.4 seconds | 3.5 seconds
- Kerb weight and fuel tank: 1,970 kg and 76 litres | 2,510 kg and 60 litres
- Length and boot space: 4,972 mm and 530 litres | 5,096 mm and 466 litres
- Rear seat: fixed bench | 40:20:40 split-folding bench
- Manufacturer warranty: five years, unlimited mileage | two years, unlimited mileage plus three-year extended warranty
F90 LCI
- 540 kg lighter at 1,970 kg
- 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds
- 530-litre boot and five-year/100,000 km free service package
- No electric motor, battery or EV-only range
- Passive cruise control rather than adaptive cruise control
- Fixed rear seat instead of a 40:20:40 split-folding arrangement
G90
- 22.1 kWh battery, 67 km EV range and 7.4 kW AC charging
- 727 PS and 1,000 Nm combined system output
- 14.9-inch curved display and 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio
- 540 kg heavier than the F90 LCI
- 466-litre boot is 64 litres smaller
- Its 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time trails the F90 LCI by 0.1 second
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM960,080✓ | 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 with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 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 | 592 hp✓ | 591 hp |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | 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 | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed M Steptronic Transmission with Drivelogic | M Steptronic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.4 seconds✓ | 3.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 11.2 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 256 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,972 mm | 5,096 mm |
| Width | 1,903 mm | 1,970 mm |
| Height | 1,473 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,982 mm | 2,857 mm |
| Weight | 1,970 kg | 2,510 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 76 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 530 litres✓ | 466 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R20 | 265/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R20 | 295/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4S | Hankook S1 evo Z |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" M Double-spoke Style 810 M Two-tone Alloy | 20" M Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M Double-spoke Style 810 M Two-tone Alloy | 21" M Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension, Active M Differential, 4WD, 4WD Sport and 2WD Modes | M Adaptive Suspension |
| 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 for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for outer two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 80 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Attentiveness Assistant, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Collision Prevention | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Headlights with Automatic High Beam | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats, Heated with Driver's Memory Function and Lumbar, Bolster and Cushion Adjustment | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | Fixed Rear Seat | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| 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 |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (11 Colours) | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Windscreen Sun Shade, Manual Rear Door Window Shades | Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 12.3" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 16-speaker 464W Harman Kardon Surround Sound System | 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 with Proximity Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation with Proximity Lock/Unlock |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control with Brake Function | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger, BMW ConnectedDrive, Concierge Service | — |
| 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 Service Package | — |
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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F90 LCI vs G90 FAQ
Is the BMW M5 F90 LCI or BMW M5 G90 better?
The G90 is better if you can charge and want PHEV capability, 67 km EV range and 727 PS. The F90 LCI is the sharper paper choice for outright acceleration, lower 1,970 kg weight, a bigger boot and five-year manufacturer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M5 G90 costs RM1,200,800, which is RM240,720 more than the BMW M5 F90 LCI at RM960,080.
Can the BMW M5 G90 be driven on electric power alone?
Yes. The G90 is a plug-in hybrid with one 194 hp electric motor, a 22.1 kWh battery and a stated 67 km EV range. It supports AC charging at up to 7.4 kW.