BMW X4: G02 vs G02 LCI
Verdict
The BMW X4 G02 is the rational buy here: RM364,800 against RM404,800 for the BMW X4 G02 LCI, yet both use a 1,998 cc petrol engine, all-wheel drive and a conventional automatic, with the same 350 Nm, 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time and 240 km/h top speed. The LCI adds auto emergency braking, but it is slightly thirstier at 8.5 L/100 km versus 7.8 L/100 km, emits more CO2 and has a shorter 2-year warranty. The RM40,000 gap mainly buys the facelift safety addition, not extra pace.
Pick the BMW X4 G02 if you want the same performance, bigger warranty cover and lower fuel use for less money.
Pick the BMW X4 G02 LCI if auto emergency braking is a must-have and you accept the higher price and shorter warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X4 G02 RM364,800; BMW X4 G02 LCI RM404,800
- Power: BMW X4 G02 252 hp; BMW X4 G02 LCI 249 hp
- Fuel economy: BMW X4 G02 7.8 L/100 km; BMW X4 G02 LCI 8.5 L/100 km
- CO2 emissions: BMW X4 G02 178 g/km; BMW X4 G02 LCI 192 g/km
- Auto emergency braking: BMW X4 G02 not listed; BMW X4 G02 LCI Yes
- Warranty: BMW X4 G02 5 years; BMW X4 G02 LCI 2 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 364,800✓ | RM 404,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 252 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 | 6.3 s | 6.3 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.8 L/100km✓ | 8.5 L/100km |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 178 g/km✓ | 192 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,752 mm | 4,751 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 1,918 mm |
| Height | 1,621 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,864 mm | 2,864 mm |
| Boot space | 525 L | 525 L |
| Fuel tank | 65 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.
G02
- RM40,000 cheaper
- Slightly higher 252 hp output
- Lower 7.8 L/100 km fuel use
- No auto emergency braking listed
- Not the facelift model
- Same 525 L boot as the LCI
G02 LCI
- Adds auto emergency braking
- Same 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Same 525 L boot and all-wheel drive
- Costs RM40,000 more
- Higher 8.5 L/100 km fuel use
- Shorter 2-year warranty
G02 vs G02 LCI FAQ
Is the BMW X4 G02 or BMW X4 G02 LCI better?
The BMW X4 G02 is better on paper for most buyers because it is cheaper, has a longer warranty, slightly more power and lower fuel use. The BMW X4 G02 LCI is the pick only if you prioritise auto emergency braking.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X4 G02 LCI costs RM40,000 more than the BMW X4 G02. That extra spend does not change the 0-100 km/h time, top speed, boot space, drivetrain or engine capacity.
Do the BMW X4 G02 and BMW X4 G02 LCI perform differently?
Hardly. Both have 350 Nm, all-wheel drive, a conventional automatic, a 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time and a 240 km/h top speed. The older G02 has 252 hp, while the LCI has 249 hp.