BMW X4: F26 vs G02 LCI
Verdict
The BMW X4 G02 LCI asks RM404,800 against RM374,384 for the BMW X4 F26, so the RM30,416 gap buys a larger car: 80 mm longer, 37 mm wider, 54 mm more wheelbase and 25 litres more boot space. It also adds auto emergency braking. But the gains are narrow mechanically, with 249 hp versus 245 hp and the same 350 Nm, while fuel use rises from 7.3 to 8.5 L/100 km and CO₂ from 169 to 192 g/km. For Malaysia, the newer car is safer on paper; the older one is leaner to run.
Pick the BMW X4 F26 if you want the lower outlay, better rated fuel economy and a longer 5-year warranty.
Pick the BMW X4 G02 LCI if you want the bigger body, larger boot and auto emergency braking.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X4 F26 RM374,384; BMW X4 G02 LCI RM404,800
- Power and torque: BMW X4 F26 245 hp/350 Nm; BMW X4 G02 LCI 249 hp/350 Nm
- Performance: BMW X4 F26 0-100 km/h in 6.4 s and 232 km/h; BMW X4 G02 LCI 6.3 s and 240 km/h
- Fuel use and 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
- Size and boot: BMW X4 F26 4,671 mm long with 500 L; BMW X4 G02 LCI 4,751 mm long with 525 L
- Safety and warranty: BMW X4 F26 has no AEB listed and 5-year warranty; BMW X4 G02 LCI has AEB and 2-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 374,384✓ | RM 404,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,997 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 245 hp | 249 hp✓ |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.4 s | 6.3 s✓ |
| Top speed | 232 km/h | 240 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.3 L/100km✓ | 8.5 L/100km |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 500 L | 525 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 67 L | 65 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | RM 439 |
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.
F26
- Costs RM30,416 less
- Lower rated fuel use at 7.3 L/100 km
- Longer 5-year warranty
- No auto emergency braking listed
- Smaller 500-litre boot
- Slower 232 km/h top speed
G02 LCI
- Adds auto emergency braking
- Bigger 525-litre boot
- Slightly quicker 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Costs RM30,416 more
- Higher rated fuel use at 8.5 L/100 km
- Shorter 2-year warranty
F26 vs G02 LCI FAQ
Is the BMW X4 F26 or BMW X4 G02 LCI better?
The BMW X4 G02 LCI is the better all-round pick if safety and space matter, because it adds AEB and a 525-litre boot. The BMW X4 F26 makes more sense for lower running costs and warranty cover.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X4 G02 LCI costs RM404,800, while the BMW X4 F26 costs RM374,384. That is a RM30,416 gap.
Which one is cheaper to run?
The BMW X4 F26 has the advantage on paper, using 7.3 L/100 km versus 8.5 L/100 km for the BMW X4 G02 LCI. Road tax is identical at RM439 per year.