Verdict
The BMW X4 costs RM406,800, undercutting the Volvo EX90 by RM22,088, while its RM439 annual road tax is far easier on a Malaysian budget than the Volvo’s RM1,940. It is also 814 kg lighter, has a 525-litre boot and reaches 240 km/h. But the EX90 is the much quicker family machine: its two motors produce 671 hp and 870 Nm for 4.2 seconds to 100 km/h, against 249 hp, 350 Nm and 6.3 seconds. Its 106-kWh battery, 617-km range and seven seats make the extra outlay meaningful if home or public charging suits your routine.
X4
Pick the BMW X4 if you want the lower RM406,800 entry price, much lower RM439 road tax and a larger 525-litre boot in a more compact five-seat SUV.
EX90
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you need seven seats, 617 km of EV range and 4.2-second acceleration from its 671-hp dual-motor powertrain.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X4 RM406,800; Volvo EX90 RM428,888.
- Power and torque: BMW X4 249 hp and 350 Nm; Volvo EX90 671 hp and 870 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X4 6.3 seconds; Volvo EX90 4.2 seconds.
- Seats and boot space: BMW X4 five seats and 525 litres; Volvo EX90 seven seats and 310 litres.
- Length and weight: BMW X4 4,751 mm and 1,890 kg; Volvo EX90 5,037 mm and 2,704 kg.
- Annual road tax: BMW X4 RM439; Volvo EX90 RM1,940.
X4
- RM22,088 lower purchase price
- 525-litre boot, 215 litres more than the EX90
- RM439 annual road tax
- Only five seats to the EX90’s seven
- 249 hp and 350 Nm trail the EX90’s 671 hp and 870 Nm
- No 360-degree camera, where the EX90 has one
EX90
- 671 hp, 870 Nm and a 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- 617-km EV range with 350-kW DC charging
- Seven seats, ventilated massage front seats and a 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins system
- RM22,088 dearer to buy and RM1,501 more in annual road tax
- 310-litre boot is 215 litres smaller than the X4’s
- At 2,704 kg, it is 814 kg heavier than the X4
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM406,800✓ | RM428,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM1,940 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Twin-Scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 249 hp | — |
| Torque | 350 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 82 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 671 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 870 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 106 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 617 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 350 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.3 seconds | 4.2 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | 192 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,751 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,621 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,864 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Weight | 1,890 kg | 2,704 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R21 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R21 | 295/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Run-flat | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Active Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Active Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Suspension | Active Chassis with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front Center Airbag, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on outer rear seats, with Integrated Booster Cushions |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 60 km/h) | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| 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 | Roof-mounted LiDAR removed on the CKD model (driver assistance functionality largely unchanged); dual Nvidia Drive AGX Orin processors |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic High Beam | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function and Bolster Adjustment | Powered and Ventilated Nappa Leather Seats with Massage |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Second row 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated booster child seat for the outer seats, Third Row 50:50 |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Middle Row, 2 USB-C Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting (6 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| 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) | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (1,600 watt) |
| 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 (Depress Brake to 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 and Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Auto-dimming Mirrors | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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 EX90 FAQ
Is the BMW X4 or Volvo EX90 better?
The EX90 is better for a seven-seat electric family SUV, with 617 km of range and 4.2-second acceleration. The X4 is the more rational choice if five seats suffice, thanks to its larger 525-litre boot and far lower annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX90 costs RM22,088 more than the BMW X4.
Which has the bigger boot, the BMW X4 or Volvo EX90?
The BMW X4 has the bigger boot at 525 litres, versus 310 litres in the Volvo EX90. That is a 215-litre advantage for the BMW, despite the Volvo being 286 mm longer and having seven seats.