BMW X4 vs Lexus RZ
Verdict
The BMW X4 is the petrol choice here, with 249 hp, 350 Nm and a 240 km/h top speed, while the Lexus RZ goes electric with dual motors, 308 hp and a quicker 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time. The Lexus also gets a 71.4 kWh battery and 440 km EV range, but its 160 km/h top speed is much lower. Space is close: 525 litres plays 522 litres. For a Malaysian buyer, this is less about size and more about petrol flexibility versus EV pace and warranty cover.
Pick the BMW X4 if you want petrol, the higher 240 km/h top speed and the slightly larger 525-litre boot.
Pick the Lexus RZ if you want an electric SUV with 308 hp, 440 km range and a longer five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X4 RM 404,800; Lexus RZ RM 429,888
- Powertrain: BMW X4 1,998 cc petrol; Lexus RZ dual motor electric
- Power: BMW X4 249 hp; Lexus RZ 308 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X4 6.3 s; Lexus RZ 5.3 s
- Top speed: BMW X4 240 km/h; Lexus RZ 160 km/h
- Warranty: BMW X4 2 years; Lexus RZ 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 404,800✓ | RM 429,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | Dual motor |
| Power | 249 hp | 308 hp✓ |
| Torque | 350 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3 s | 5.3 s✓ |
| Top speed | 240 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.5 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 71.4 kWh |
| EV range | — | 440 km |
| CO₂ | 192 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,751 mm | 4,805 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,621 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,864 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Boot space | 525 L✓ | 522 L |
| Fuel tank | 65 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | RM 335✓ |
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
- Higher 240 km/h top speed
- Slightly larger 525-litre boot
- Lower purchase price
- Slower 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Shorter two-year warranty
- Higher RM 439 annual road tax
RZ
- Quicker 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- 440 km EV range from a 71.4 kWh battery
- Five-year warranty
- Costs RM25,088 more
- Lower 160 km/h top speed
- Slightly smaller 522-litre boot
X4 vs RZ FAQ
Is the BMW X4 or Lexus RZ better?
The Lexus RZ is better for quick EV performance, range and warranty cover. The BMW X4 suits buyers who want petrol, a much higher top speed and a marginally bigger boot.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus RZ is RM25,088 dearer than the BMW X4, at RM 429,888 versus RM 404,800.
Which is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Lexus RZ is quicker, taking 5.3 seconds from 0-100 km/h. The BMW X4 does the same sprint in 6.3 seconds.