Verdict
The BMW X4 costs RM406,800, undercutting the Volvo EX90 by RM36,088, and its 1,890 kg kerb weight, 525-litre boot and 240 km/h top speed suit buyers after a compact five-seat petrol SUV. The EX90 is the more family-focused choice: seven seats, 510 hp and 910 Nm cut the 0-100 km/h time to 4.9 seconds, while its 111 kWh battery claims 600 km of range. Its RM965 annual road tax and 310-litre boot are the trade-offs.
X4
Pick the BMW X4 if you want the lower purchase price, a 525-litre boot and a lighter five-seat SUV with petrol refuelling.
EX90
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you need seven seats, 600 km claimed EV range and far stronger 510 hp, 910 Nm performance.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X4 RM406,800; Volvo EX90 RM442,888.
- Power and torque: BMW X4 249 hp and 350 Nm; Volvo EX90 510 hp and 910 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X4 6.3 seconds; Volvo EX90 4.9 seconds.
- Seating 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 RM965.
X4
- RM36,088 less expensive to buy.
- 525-litre boot is 215 litres larger.
- 814 kg lighter with a 240 km/h top speed.
- Only five seats versus the EX90's seven.
- 249 hp and 350 Nm trail the EX90's 510 hp and 910 Nm.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is shorter than the EX90's five years.
EX90
- Seven seats with 50:50 third-row folding.
- 111 kWh battery, 600 km claimed range and 250 kW DC charging.
- 510 hp and 910 Nm deliver 4.9-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
- Costs RM36,088 more and annual road tax is RM526 higher.
- 310-litre boot is 215 litres smaller than the X4's.
- At 2,704 kg, it is 814 kg heavier and its top speed is 180 km/h.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM406,800✓ | RM442,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM965 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Twin-Scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 400V 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 | — | 510 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 910 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 111 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 600 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 250 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 | 4.9 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) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy | 21" 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 | — |
| 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function for Driver |
| 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 | 5 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 larger family and EV driving, with seven seats, 600 km claimed range and 4.9-second acceleration. The X4 is the better fit if you prioritise a lower upfront cost, a 525-litre boot and petrol power.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX90 costs RM442,888 and the BMW X4 costs RM406,800, so the EX90 is RM36,088 more expensive.
Which one is quicker and more practical for passengers?
The EX90 reaches 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds versus 6.3 seconds for the X4, and has seven seats rather than five. The X4 counters with a larger 525-litre boot, against 310 litres in the EX90.