BMW X4 vs Lexus NX
Verdict
At RM404,800, the BMW X4 is RM8,912 dearer than the RM395,888 Lexus NX, and its extra spend goes mainly into pace: 249 hp, 350 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds versus 184 hp, 221 Nm and 7.7 seconds. The BMW is also longer and has a 174 mm longer wheelbase. But the Lexus counters with a petrol hybrid/REV setup, seven airbags, a five-year warranty and a slightly taller body. For Malaysia, this is performance and size against warranty cover and hybrid hardware.
Pick the BMW X4 if you want the quicker AWD SUV, with 249 hp, 350 Nm and a 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Lexus NX if you want the lower price, petrol hybrid/REV drivetrain, seven airbags and longer five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X4 RM404,800; Lexus NX RM395,888
- Power and torque: BMW X4 249 hp/350 Nm; Lexus NX 184 hp/221 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X4 6.3 seconds; Lexus NX 7.7 seconds
- Size: BMW X4 4,751 mm long/1,918 mm wide; Lexus NX 4,660 mm long/1,865 mm wide
- Wheelbase and boot: BMW X4 2,864 mm/525 litres; Lexus NX 2,690 mm/520 litres
- Warranty and airbags: BMW X4 2 years/6 airbags; Lexus NX 5 years/7 airbags
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 404,800 | RM 395,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Power | 249 hp✓ | 184 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm✓ | 221 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3 s✓ | 7.7 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h✓ | 200 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.5 L/100km | — |
| CO₂ | 192 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,751 mm | 4,660 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,621 mm | 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,864 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Boot space | 525 L✓ | 520 L |
| Fuel tank | 65 L | 55 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | RM 830 |
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.
X4
- Much quicker 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 249 hp and 350 Nm outputs
- Longer 2,864 mm wheelbase and 525-litre boot
- Costs RM8,912 more
- Shorter two-year warranty
- One fewer airbag
NX
- Lower purchase price
- Petrol hybrid/REV drivetrain
- Five-year warranty and seven airbags
- Slower 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 184 hp and 221 Nm outputs
- Shorter 2,690 mm wheelbase
X4 vs NX FAQ
Is the BMW X4 or Lexus NX better?
The BMW X4 is better for performance, with 249 hp and a 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time. The Lexus NX is better for warranty and safety count, with five years of cover and seven airbags.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X4 costs RM8,912 more than the Lexus NX. The gap is small at this level, so the bigger decision is pace and size versus hybrid hardware, warranty length and airbag count.
Which one is quicker?
The BMW X4 is quicker. It does 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds and has a 240 km/h top speed, while the Lexus NX takes 7.7 seconds and tops out at 200 km/h.