BMW X5 vs Lotus Eletre
Verdict
At RM469,800, the BMW X5 undercuts the RM499,000 Lotus Eletre by RM29,200, and its 3.0-litre petrol-hybrid drivetrain still gives proper pace: 308 hp, 540 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds. The Lotus is the harder-hitting EV on paper, with dual motors, 603 hp, 4.5 seconds to 100 km/h, a 112.0 kWh battery and 600 km range. It is longer and wider, with a 688-litre boot against 650 litres, plus a five-year warranty versus two. The BMW is cheaper and petrol-hybrid; the Lotus buys speed and electric reach.
Pick the BMW X5 if you want the lower price, petrol-hybrid running and a still-quick 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Lotus Eletre if you want the quicker, fully electric SUV with 603 hp, 600 km range and a longer five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X5 RM469,800; Lotus Eletre RM499,000
- Power: BMW X5 308 hp; Lotus Eletre 603 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X5 5.4 s; Lotus Eletre 4.5 s
- Energy format: BMW X5 2,998 cc petrol hybrid; Lotus Eletre dual-motor electric with 112.0 kWh battery
- Boot space: BMW X5 650 L; Lotus Eletre 688 L
- Warranty: BMW X5 2 years; Lotus Eletre 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 469,800✓ | RM 499,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Engine | 2,998 cc | Dual motor |
| Power | 308 hp | 603 hp✓ |
| Torque | 540 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 s | 4.5 s✓ |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 258 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 112.0 kWh |
| EV range | — | 600 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,935 mm | 5,103 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 2,135 mm |
| Height | 1,765 mm | 1,630 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 3,019 mm |
| Boot space | 650 L | 688 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 83 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 | 10✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,637 | RM 1,440✓ |
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.
X5
- RM29,200 cheaper than the Lotus Eletre
- 540 Nm torque and 5.4 s 0-100 km/h
- 83-litre fuel tank suits petrol-hybrid use
- 308 hp trails the Lotus Eletre's 603 hp
- Two-year warranty is shorter than five years
- Smaller 650-litre boot
Eletre
- 603 hp and 4.5 s 0-100 km/h
- 112.0 kWh battery with 600 km EV range
- 688-litre boot and 10 airbags
- RM29,200 more expensive than the BMW X5
- 2,135 mm width is wider than the BMW's 2,004 mm
- No torque figure listed
X5 vs Eletre FAQ
Is the BMW X5 or Lotus Eletre better?
The Lotus Eletre is stronger on paper for performance, EV range, airbags, boot space and warranty. The BMW X5 is cheaper and petrol-hybrid, so it makes more sense if you do not want to depend on charging.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Eletre costs RM29,200 more. That extra money buys 603 hp instead of 308 hp, a 4.5-second 0-100 km/h time, 600 km EV range and a five-year warranty.
Which one is faster?
The Lotus Eletre is faster. It does 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and tops out at 258 km/h, while the BMW X5 takes 5.4 seconds and has a 250 km/h top speed.