Verdict
The BMW X4 G02 LCI costs RM406,800, RM32,416 more than the BMW X4 F26 at RM374,384. That extra money brings a marginal 0.1-second 0-100 km/h gain, a 25-litre larger boot and far more active safety, including autonomous braking with pedestrian detection from 5-60 km/h. The F26 is the more rational Malaysian buy if fuel use matters: its rated 7.3 L/100 km beats 8.5 L/100 km, while torque is identical at 350 Nm. The newer car is 80 mm longer and rides on 21-inch wheels, so inspect tyre costs and parking space needs.
Pick the BMW X4 F26 if you want the lower RM374,384 entry price and better rated fuel economy without giving up 350 Nm, all-wheel drive or a 500-litre boot.
Pick the BMW X4 G02 LCI if you will pay RM32,416 more for autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, a 525-litre boot and a more modern 12.3-inch infotainment system.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X4 F26 RM374,384; BMW X4 G02 LCI RM406,800.
- Performance: BMW X4 F26 245 hp and 0-100 km/h in 6.4 seconds; BMW X4 G02 LCI 249 hp and 6.3 seconds.
- Rated economy/CO2: BMW X4 F26 7.3 L/100 km and 169 g/km; BMW X4 G02 LCI 8.5 L/100 km and 192 g/km.
- Dimensions/boot: BMW X4 F26 is 4,671 mm long with a 500-litre boot; BMW X4 G02 LCI is 4,751 mm long with a 525-litre boot.
- Wheels: BMW X4 F26 has 19-inch alloys with 245/45R19 front and 275/40R19 rear tyres; BMW X4 G02 LCI has 21-inch alloys with 245/40R21 front and 275/35R21 rear…
- Active safety: BMW X4 F26 has no autonomous braking or blind-spot system; BMW X4 G02 LCI adds pedestrian-detecting autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring,…
F26
- RM32,416 less expensive.
- Better rated economy at 7.3 L/100 km.
- Five-year manufacturer warranty with 5-year/100,000 km free scheduled maintenance.
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, collision warning or lane-keeping steering correction.
- Smaller 500-litre boot and 2,810 mm wheelbase.
- Older 8.8-inch display and no panoramic sunroof.
G02 LCI
- Autonomous braking with pedestrian detection operates from 5-60 km/h.
- 525-litre boot and 2,864 mm wheelbase.
- 12.3-inch touchscreen, full LCD instrument display and panoramic sunroof.
- Costs RM32,416 more.
- Worse rated fuel use at 8.5 L/100 km and higher 192 g/km CO2 output.
- 21-inch tyres are lower-profile than the F26's 19-inch set-up.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM374,384✓ | RM406,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbo with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with Twin-Scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 245 hp | 249 hp✓ |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | 10.2 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Sport Automatic | 8 Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.4 seconds | 6.3 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.3 L/100 km✓ | 8.5 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 232 km/h | 240 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 169 g/km✓ | 192 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,671 mm | 4,751 mm |
| Width | 1,881 mm | 1,918 mm |
| Height | 1,624 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,810 mm | 2,864 mm |
| Weight | 1,845 kg | 1,890 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 67 litres | 65 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 525 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | 245/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R19 | 275/35R21 |
| Factory Tyres | — | Pirelli P Zero Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Double Spoke Style 622M Alloy | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" M Double Spoke Style 622M Alloy | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Dynamic Damper Control | 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 60 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Collision Prevention |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED light bar with normal bulb brake light | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function and Bolster Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Centre Armrest, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting (6 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | Navigation System with DVD Drive, 8.8" monitor operated by iDrive, Bluetooth, USB + 600W 16 Speaker Harman Kardon Audio System | 12.3" Touchscreen BMW Operating System 7.0 with iDrive Touch Controller, Voice Control and 16-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (464 Watts) |
| 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 Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Entry | Keyless Operation with Proximity Lock/Unlock |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Auto-dimming Mirrors |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free scheduled maintenance | — |
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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F26 vs G02 LCI FAQ
Is the BMW X4 F26 or BMW X4 G02 LCI better?
The BMW X4 G02 LCI is better equipped, with autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, steering correction, a 525-litre boot and 12.3-inch touchscreen. The BMW X4 F26 is the better value choice if its RM32,416 lower price and 7.3 L/100 km rated economy matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X4 G02 LCI costs RM406,800, which is RM32,416 more than the BMW X4 F26 at RM374,384.
Which BMW X4 has better fuel economy?
The BMW X4 F26 has the better rated figure at 7.3 L/100 km, against 8.5 L/100 km for the BMW X4 G02 LCI. It also has lower rated CO2 emissions: 169 g/km versus 192 g/km.