BMW M5: F90 LCI vs G90
Verdict
At RM960,080 versus RM1,188,800, the F90 LCI is RM228,720 cheaper and, on these figures, still edges the sprint at 3.4 seconds against 3.5. It also carries more luggage, with 530 litres of boot space to the G90’s 466 litres, and its 76-litre tank suits long Malaysian highway runs. The G90 is the new-tech M5: plug-in hybrid, 22.1 kWh battery, 67 km EV range and seven airbags. But the same RM8,408 annual road tax applies to both.
Pick the BMW M5 F90 LCI if you want the cheaper, quicker-on-paper M5 with the bigger boot, larger fuel tank and longer warranty.
Pick the BMW M5 G90 if you can charge at home and want the newer plug-in hybrid M5 with 67 km of EV range and an extra airbag.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M5 F90 LCI RM960,080; BMW M5 G90 RM1,188,800
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M5 F90 LCI 3.4 s; BMW M5 G90 3.5 s
- Boot space: BMW M5 F90 LCI 530 L; BMW M5 G90 466 L
- Fuel tank: BMW M5 F90 LCI 76 L; BMW M5 G90 60 L
- Battery and EV range: BMW M5 F90 LCI none; BMW M5 G90 22.1 kWh and 67 km
- Warranty: BMW M5 F90 LCI 5 years; BMW M5 G90 2 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 960,080✓ | RM 1,188,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | 4,395 cc | 4,395 cc |
| Power | 592 hp✓ | 591 hp |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 3.4 s✓ | 3.5 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.2 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 22.1 kWh |
| EV range | — | 67 km |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 530 L✓ | 466 L |
| Fuel tank | 76 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 8,408 | RM 8,408 |
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.
F90 LCI
- Lower purchase price by RM228,720
- Quicker 0-100 km/h time at 3.4 seconds
- Bigger 530-litre boot and 76-litre fuel tank
- No plug-in hybrid battery or EV range
- Six airbags versus seven in the G90
- Older outgoing generation
G90
- Plug-in hybrid system with 22.1 kWh battery
- 67 km EV range for short urban trips
- Seven airbags versus six in the F90 LCI
- Costs RM228,720 more
- Smaller 466-litre boot
- Shorter 2-year warranty
F90 LCI vs G90 FAQ
Is the BMW M5 F90 LCI or BMW M5 G90 better?
The BMW M5 F90 LCI is the sharper buy on numbers: cheaper, slightly quicker to 100 km/h, bigger-booted and longer-warrantied. The BMW M5 G90 is better if you specifically want plug-in hybrid driving and 67 km of EV range.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M5 G90 costs RM228,720 more than the BMW M5 F90 LCI. That extra money buys the plug-in hybrid system, 22.1 kWh battery, 67 km EV range and one additional airbag.
Which one is more practical for daily use in Malaysia?
For luggage and long-distance fuel capacity, the BMW M5 F90 LCI is more practical with a 530-litre boot and 76-litre tank. For short commutes with home charging, the BMW M5 G90’s 67 km EV range is the useful difference.