BMW X4 vs Porsche Macan Electric
Verdict
The Porsche Macan Electric is RM25,200 dearer, but its 355 hp motor, 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time, 100.0 kWh battery and 641 km EV range give it the stronger headline numbers. The BMW X4 counters with all-wheel drive, a higher 240 km/h top speed and petrol familiarity, using a 1,998 cc engine rated at 249 hp and 350 Nm. For a Malaysian buyer choosing between two compact executive SUVs, this is less about size — they are very close — and more about petrol AWD versus a quicker rear-driven EV.
Pick the BMW X4 if you want petrol power, all-wheel drive and the higher 240 km/h top speed.
Pick the Porsche Macan Electric if you want stronger acceleration, EV range and the longer 8-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X4 RM404,800; Porsche Macan Electric RM430,000
- Power: BMW X4 249 hp; Porsche Macan Electric 355 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X4 6.3 seconds; Porsche Macan Electric 5.7 seconds
- Driven wheels: BMW X4 all-wheel drive; Porsche Macan Electric rear-wheel drive
- Boot space: BMW X4 525 litres; Porsche Macan Electric 540 litres
- Warranty and airbags: BMW X4 2 years and 6 airbags; Porsche Macan Electric 8 years and 9 airbags
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 404,800✓ | RM 430,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 249 hp | 355 hp✓ |
| Torque | 350 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3 s | 5.7 s✓ |
| Top speed | 240 km/h✓ | 220 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.5 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 100.0 kWh |
| EV range | — | 641 km |
| CO₂ | 192 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,751 mm | 4,784 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 1,938 mm |
| Height | 1,621 mm | 1,622 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,864 mm | 2,893 mm |
| Boot space | 525 L | 540 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 65 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 9✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 8✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | RM 455 |
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
- All-wheel drive is standard
- Higher 240 km/h top speed
- 525-litre boot is only 15 litres down
- Slower 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Uses 8.5 L/100 km and emits 192 g/km CO₂
- Shorter 2-year warranty
Macan Electric
- Quicker 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- 641 km EV range from a 100.0 kWh battery
- 9 airbags and 8-year warranty
- Costs RM25,200 more
- Rear-wheel drive, not all-wheel drive
- Lower 220 km/h top speed
X4 vs Macan Electric FAQ
Is the BMW X4 or Porsche Macan Electric better?
The Porsche Macan Electric has the stronger numbers: 355 hp, 5.7 seconds to 100 km/h, 641 km EV range, 9 airbags and an 8-year warranty. The BMW X4 suits buyers who want petrol power, all-wheel drive and a higher 240 km/h top speed.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X4 costs RM404,800, while the Porsche Macan Electric costs RM430,000. That makes the Porsche RM25,200 more expensive.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Porsche Macan Electric is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds. The BMW X4 takes 6.3 seconds, though it has the higher top speed at 240 km/h versus 220 km/h.