Verdict
The BMW X5 costs RM470,800 and the Lotus Eletre RM499,000, so the RM28,200 step up brings 603 hp, 710 Nm and a 112-kWh battery with 600 km of range. It is also quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds against 5.4 seconds, while its annual road tax is RM197 lower. The X5 counters with Malaysian CKD assembly, air suspension and a panoramic sliding sunroof. For a Malaysian buyer able to charge, the Eletre’s stronger numbers and five-year warranty justify its premium; choose the X5 for its equipment and lower entry cost.
Pick the BMW X5 if you want the lower purchase price, air suspension, auto parking and a panoramic sliding sunroof.
Pick the Lotus Eletre if you can charge at home or work and want 603 hp, 600 km of EV range and a longer warranty.
Key differences
- Power and torque: BMW X5 has 308 hp and 540 Nm; Lotus Eletre has 603 hp and 710 Nm.
- Performance: BMW X5 does 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and reaches 250 km/h; Lotus Eletre takes 4.5 seconds and reaches 258 km/h.
- Energy system: BMW X5 has a 2,998 cc petrol hybrid powertrain and 83-litre tank; Lotus Eletre has two motors, a 112-kWh battery and 600 km range.
- Charging: BMW X5 has no AC or DC charging rating; Lotus Eletre supports 22 kW AC and 350 kW DC charging.
- Size and boot: BMW X5 is 4,935 mm long with 650 litres of boot space; Lotus Eletre is 5,103 mm long with 688 litres.
- Warranty and road tax: BMW X5 gets two years with unlimited mileage and RM1,637 annual road tax; Lotus Eletre gets five years/150,000 km, an eight-year/200,000…
X5
- RM28,200 lower purchase price
- Air suspension with adaptive dampers
- Panoramic sliding sunroof, rear window shades and auto parking
- 308 hp and 540 Nm trail the Eletre’s 603 hp and 710 Nm
- 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time is 0.9 seconds slower
- Two-year warranty is shorter than the Eletre’s five-year cover
Eletre
- 603 hp, 710 Nm and 4.5-second 0-100 km/h pace
- 112-kWh battery, 600 km range and 350 kW DC charging
- Five-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty plus eight-year/200,000 km battery cover
- RM28,200 higher purchase price
- 2,490 kg kerb weight is 250 kg above the X5’s 2,240 kg
- No sunroof or rear window shades, both fitted to the X5
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM470,800✓ | RM499,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637 | RM1,440✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, Turbochaged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 308 hp | — |
| Torque | 540 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 82 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 603 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 710 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 112 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 600 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 350 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Eight-speed Steptronic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4 seconds | 4.5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 258 km/h✓ |
| 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 |
| Weight | 2,240 kg | 2,490 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 650 litres | 688 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R21 | 255/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/35R21 | 285/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Style 915M Light Alloy Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Style 915M Light Alloy Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Air Suspension with Adaptive Dampers | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbags and Front Knee Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED headlights with Auto High Beam | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB-A, 1 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear | 2 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Sunroof Shade, Manual Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.9" Touchscreen BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 17-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (525W) | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with Surround View |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty |
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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X5 vs Eletre FAQ
Is the BMW X5 or Lotus Eletre better?
The Lotus Eletre is the stronger choice if charging suits your routine: it has 603 hp, 600 km range, faster acceleration and longer warranty cover. The BMW X5 makes more sense for its lower price, air suspension, sunroof and auto parking.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Eletre costs RM28,200 more than the BMW X5. That gap brings 295 hp more, 170 Nm more torque, a 112-kWh battery, 600 km range and a five-year vehicle warranty.
Which is quicker, the BMW X5 or Lotus Eletre?
The Lotus Eletre is quicker, completing 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds versus 5.4 seconds for the BMW X5. Its 258 km/h top speed also exceeds the X5’s 250 km/h.