Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the BMW M5 F90 LCI is the sharper-value choice at RM960,080: it is 540 kg lighter, reaches 100 km/h 0.1 seconds sooner and carries 530 litres in its boot. The BMW M5 G90 costs RM240,720 more, but its 22.1 kWh battery, 194 hp motor and 67 km EV range change the daily-use brief. It is also larger outside but gives up 64 litres of boot space. Pick the G90 for plug-in capability, split-fold rear seats and newer cabin hardware; pick the F90 LCI for less mass and a more focused mechanical package.
Pick the BMW M5 F90 LCI if you want the 1,970 kg, 3.4-second M5 with a 530-litre boot and a five-year manufacturer warranty.
Pick the BMW M5 G90 if you can use its 67 km EV range and want a 22.1 kWh battery, adaptive cruise control and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M5 F90 LCI RM960,080; BMW M5 G90 RM1,200,800.
- Weight and 0-100 km/h: F90 LCI 1,970 kg and 3.4 seconds; G90 2,510 kg and 3.5 seconds.
- Electrification: F90 LCI petrol with no motor or battery; G90 PHEV with one 194 hp/280 Nm motor, 22.1 kWh battery and 67 km EV range.
- Dimensions and boot: F90 LCI 4,972 mm long with 530 litres; G90 5,096 mm long with 466 litres.
- Rear-seat flexibility: F90 LCI fixed rear seat; G90 40:20:40 split-folding rear seat.
- Cruise control: F90 LCI passive cruise control with brake function; G90 adaptive cruise control.
F90 LCI
- 540 kg lighter at 1,970 kg
- Quicker 3.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- 530-litre boot and 76-litre fuel tank
- Fixed rear seat versus the G90's 40:20:40 split-folding arrangement
- Passive cruise control rather than adaptive cruise control
- No motor, battery or 67 km EV range
G90
- 22.1 kWh battery with 67 km EV range
- 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats
- 14.9-inch curved display and 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins system
- RM240,720 more expensive
- 540 kg heavier and 0.1 seconds slower to 100 km/h
- 466-litre boot is 64 litres smaller
| 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 | — | 5 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 F90 LCI is better for outright pace, lower mass and luggage space: it weighs 1,970 kg, does 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and has a 530-litre boot. The G90 is better for plug-in use, with 67 km EV range and split-folding rear seats.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M5 G90 costs RM240,720 more than the BMW M5 F90 LCI. That gap brings plug-in hybrid hardware, a 22.1 kWh battery, 67 km EV range, adaptive cruise control and a 40:20:40 split-folding rear seat.
Which M5 is quicker and lighter?
The BMW M5 F90 LCI is both quicker and lighter. Its 3.4-second 0-100 km/h time beats the G90's 3.5 seconds, and its 1,970 kg weight is 540 kg below the G90's 2,510 kg.