Verdict
The BMW X4 costs RM406,800, RM10,912 more than the Lexus NX, but delivers the clearer performance case: 249 hp, 350 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds versus 7.7 seconds. Its 2,864 mm wheelbase is also 174 mm longer, while the 525-litre boot edges the Lexus by five litres. The NX answers with two hybrid motors, a lower RM830 annual road tax against RM439? No—the BMW is RM439, so the Lexus costs RM391 more yearly. For Malaysian ownership, the NX’s five-year unlimited-mileage warranty and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go are persuasive; choose the X4 for pace and its adaptive suspension.
Pick the BMW X4 if you want 6.3-second 0-100 km/h performance, a longer 2,864 mm wheelbase and adaptive suspension.
Pick the Lexus NX if you prefer hybrid assistance, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X4 RM406,800; Lexus NX RM395,888.
- Performance: BMW X4 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds; Lexus NX in 7.7 seconds.
- Output: BMW X4 249 hp and 350 Nm; Lexus NX petrol engine 184 hp and 221 Nm, plus two motors rated at 133 hp and 208 Nm.
- Road tax: BMW X4 RM439 per year; Lexus NX RM830 per year.
- Wheelbase: BMW X4 2,864 mm; Lexus NX 2,690 mm.
- Warranty: BMW X4 two years unlimited mileage plus three-year extension; Lexus NX five years unlimited mileage.
X4
- 249 hp and 350 Nm with a 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Adaptive suspension and 21-inch wheels.
- 525-litre boot and 40:20:40 rear-seat split.
- RM10,912 higher purchase price.
- RM439 yearly road tax is lower, but its warranty is only two years before the three-year extension.
- Passive cruise control, where the NX gets adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go.
NX
- Hybrid system with two motors.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, ventilated front seats and panoramic-view camera.
- 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time trails the X4 by 1.4 seconds.
- RM830 annual road tax is RM391 more than the X4’s.
- Smaller 2,690 mm wheelbase and 520-litre boot.
| 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 | 3 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.
Used X4 & NX for sale
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 for ownership cover and driver assistance, bringing a five-year warranty and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X4 costs RM10,912 more than the Lexus NX. The X4 is RM406,800, while the NX is RM395,888.
Which has the better warranty?
The Lexus NX has the better standard warranty at five years with unlimited mileage. The BMW X4 has a two-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty and a three-year unlimited-mileage extension.