Verdict
At RM406,800, the BMW X4 costs RM10,912 more than the RM395,888 Lexus NX, but brings 249 hp, 350 Nm and a 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time against 184 hp, 221 Nm and 7.7 seconds. It is also 91 mm longer with a 174 mm longer wheelbase, yet boot space is virtually tied at 525 versus 520 litres. The NX counters with hybrid assistance, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and a five-year warranty; its RM830 annual road tax is, however, RM391 higher.
Pick the BMW X4 if 249 hp, 350 Nm, a 6.3-second sprint and adaptive suspension matter more than hybrid assistance and a longer warranty.
Pick the Lexus NX if you want hybrid assistance, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, ventilated front seats and five years of manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Performance: BMW X4 249 hp and 350 Nm; Lexus NX 184 hp and 221 Nm.
- Acceleration: BMW X4 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds; Lexus NX in 7.7 seconds.
- Dimensions: BMW X4 wheelbase 2,864 mm; Lexus NX wheelbase 2,690 mm.
- Warranty: BMW X4 2 years; Lexus NX 5 years.
- Road tax: BMW X4 RM439 per year; Lexus NX RM830 per year.
- Front-seat comfort: BMW X4 power seats with bolster adjustment; Lexus NX 8-way power seats with ventilation.
X4
- 249 hp and 350 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds.
- Adaptive suspension and 21-inch wheels.
- Panoramic sunroof, 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio and auto parking.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus the NX's five years.
- Passive cruise control versus adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go.
- No ventilated front seats or front foglamps.
NX
- Hybrid-assisted powertrain with two motors.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, ventilated front seats and panoramic-view camera.
- 184 hp, 221 Nm and 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time trail the X4.
- No panoramic sunroof or auto-parking function.
- 2,690 mm wheelbase is 174 mm shorter than the X4's.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM406,800 | RM395,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM830 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Twin-Scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Horsepower | 249 hp✓ | 184 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm✓ | 221 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 82 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2 | 14 |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 133 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 208 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic | 8-Speed Direct Shift |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.3 seconds✓ | 7.7 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 8.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 200 km/h |
| 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 |
| Weight | 1,890 kg | 1,765 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 520 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R21 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R21 | 235/50R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Run-flat | Bridgestone Alenza 001 Run-flats |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy | 20" Dark Grey Metallic with Bright Machined Finish Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy | 20" Dark Grey Metallic with Bright Machined Finish Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| 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 on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 60 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Collision Prevention | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), TPMS |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic High Beam | 3 LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function and Bolster Adjustment | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting (6 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen BMW Operating System 7.0 with iDrive Touch Controller, Voice Control and 16-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (464 Watts) | 14" Lexus Premium Audio Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 10 Speakers |
| 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Proximity Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go |
| 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 | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Panoramic View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Auto-dimming Mirrors | Qi Wireless Charger, Smart Card Key |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
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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X4 vs NX FAQ
Is the BMW X4 or Lexus NX better?
The BMW X4 is better for performance, with 249 hp, 350 Nm and a 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time. The Lexus NX is better equipped for relaxed commuting, adding hybrid assistance, adaptive stop-and-go cruise control and a five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X4 costs RM10,912 more than the Lexus NX. That gap buys 65 hp more, 129 Nm more torque, a 1.4-second quicker 0-100 km/h time, adaptive suspension, a panoramic sunroof and auto parking.
Which has the better warranty and lower road tax?
The Lexus NX has the longer five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty, against two years for the BMW X4. The X4 has lower annual road tax at RM439, while the NX is RM830 per year.