Verdict
At RM406,800, the BMW X4 costs RM77,912 more than the RM328,888 Volvo XC60. The X4 earns part of that with 249 hp, a 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time, 525-litre boot, adaptive suspension, head-up display and automatic parking. Yet the XC60’s 246 hp, 350 Nm MHEV-assisted petrol powertrain is close enough, while it brings five-year warranty cover, active cruise control with steering assist and a 360-degree camera. For Malaysian family use, its integrated rear booster cushions are a tangible extra.
X4
Pick the BMW X4 if you want the quicker 6.3-second SUV with a 525-litre boot, adaptive suspension, head-up display and auto parking.
XC60
Pick the Volvo XC60 if you want to spend RM77,912 less while gaining a five-year warranty, active cruise control with steering assist and a 360-degree camera.
Key differences
- Performance: BMW X4 has 249 hp and reaches 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds; Volvo XC60 has 246 hp and does it in 6.9 seconds.
- Boot space: BMW X4 provides 525 litres; Volvo XC60 provides 483 litres.
- Fuel tank: BMW X4 has 65 litres; Volvo XC60 has 71 litres.
- Warranty: BMW X4 gets two years manufacturer warranty and five years extended cover; Volvo XC60 gets five years manufacturer warranty.
- Cruise control: BMW X4 has passive cruise control; Volvo XC60 has active cruise control with steering assist.
- Wheels: BMW X4 runs 21-inch alloys; Volvo XC60 runs 19-inch alloys.
X4
- Quicker 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Larger 525-litre boot.
- Adaptive suspension, head-up display and parallel/perpendicular auto parking.
- Costs RM77,912 more.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus five years.
- Passive cruise control versus the XC60's active system with steering assist.
XC60
- Five-year manufacturer warranty.
- Active cruise control with steering assist and 360-degree camera.
- Integrated two-stage booster cushions for the outer rear seats.
- Slower 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Smaller 483-litre boot.
- Rear vents only, where the X4 has single-zone automatic rear air-conditioning.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM406,800 | RM328,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM428✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Twin-Scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with MHEV Assistance |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Horsepower | 249 hp✓ | 246 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2 | 10.8 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 13 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 30 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic | 8-Speed Geartronic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.3 seconds✓ | 6.9 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 | 4,708 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 1,902 mm |
| Height | 1,621 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,864 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Weight | 1,890 kg | 2,450 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 71 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 483 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R21 | — |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R21 | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Run-flat | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy | 19" 5-double-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy | 19" 5-double-spoke Alloys |
| 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 Side, 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, with Integrated Boosters |
| 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 | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic High Beam | LED Projector 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 |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated 2-stage booster child seat cushions for the outer seats |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting (6 Colours) | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Powered Sunshade for Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen BMW Operating System 7.0 with iDrive Touch Controller, Voice Control and 16-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (464 Watts) | 11.2" Central Display with Android Automotive OS, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity Audio System |
| 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 Knob Twist |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Proximity Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | ✓ | — |
| 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 | — |
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 XC60 FAQ
Is the BMW X4 or Volvo XC60 better?
The XC60 is the better buy for most buyers: it costs less, has a five-year warranty and stronger driver-assistance equipment. Choose the X4 for its quicker acceleration, larger boot and extra features including a head-up display.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X4 costs RM77,912 more than the Volvo XC60.
Which has the larger boot?
The BMW X4 has the larger boot at 525 litres, beating the Volvo XC60's 483 litres by 42 litres.