Verdict
The BMW X5 G05 LCI is the stronger new-versus-outgoing choice: its 308 hp and 540 Nm cut the 0-100 km/h time from 6.8 to 5.4 seconds, while its 650-litre boot adds 150 litres. It is also 49 mm longer and 66 mm wider, so check parking space before committing. The F15 counters with a 9.2 kWh plug-in hybrid battery, 31 km EV range and a far gentler RM439 annual road tax; the G05 LCI’s bill is RM1,637. For Malaysian urban use, that running-cost gap matters.
F15
Pick the BMW X5 F15 if 31 km of EV range, 3.3 L/100 km rated economy and RM439 annual road tax matter more than outright pace and boot space.
G05 LCI
Pick the BMW X5 G05 LCI if you want 308 hp, 540 Nm, a 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time and a 650-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X5 F15 RM388,800; BMW X5 G05 LCI RM470,800.
- Performance: BMW X5 F15 245 hp, 350 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds; BMW X5 G05 LCI 308 hp, 540 Nm and 5.4 seconds.
- Electrified driving: BMW X5 F15 has a 9.2 kWh battery, 113 hp motor and 31 km EV range; BMW X5 G05 LCI lists one motor but no battery, motor-output or EV-range…
- Boot space: BMW X5 F15 500 litres; BMW X5 G05 LCI 650 litres.
- Dimensions: BMW X5 F15 4,886 mm long and 1,938 mm wide; BMW X5 G05 LCI 4,935 mm long and 2,004 mm wide.
- Road tax: BMW X5 F15 RM439 per year; BMW X5 G05 LCI RM1,637 per year.
F15
- 9.2 kWh plug-in hybrid battery with 31 km EV range
- Rated at 3.3 L/100 km
- Five-year manufacturer warranty and 900W Harman Kardon audio with rear entertainment screens
- Slower at 6.8 seconds to 100 km/h versus 5.4 seconds
- 500-litre boot trails the G05 LCI by 150 litres
- Warning-only lane keeping and no blind-spot information system
G05 LCI
- 308 hp and 540 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds
- 650-litre boot and 2,975 mm wheelbase
- Steering-correction lane keeping, blind-spot information and adaptive cruise control
- RM1,637 annual road tax versus RM439
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus five years
- 525W Harman Kardon system and no listed rear entertainment screens, against the F15’s 900W system and dual 10.2-inch screens
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM388,800✓ | RM470,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM1,637 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbo with variable valve timing, electric motor assistance | 24-valve DOHC, Turbochaged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | 2,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 245 hp | 308 hp✓ |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 540 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 11 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 113 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 9.2 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 31 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 3.7 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Sport Automatic | Eight-speed Steptronic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.8 seconds | 5.4 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 3.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 77 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,886 mm | 4,935 mm |
| Width | 1,938 mm | 2,004 mm |
| Height | 1,762 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,933 mm | 2,975 mm |
| Weight | 2,305 kg | 2,240 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | 83 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 650 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/50R19 | 275/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/45R19 | 315/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Double-spoke Style 467 Alloy | 21" Style 915M Light Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 19" M Double-spoke Style 467 Alloy | 21" Style 915M Light Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Dynamic Damping Control | Air Suspension with Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| 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, Automatic light city braking (under 60 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Reflectors with High Beam Assist | Adaptive LED headlights with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | Middle Row 40:20:40 Split-Folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 1 USB-A, 1 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map + Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear door window shades | Powered Sunroof Shade, Manual Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | Navigation System with BMW Professional Audio with DVD Drive, 10.25" monitor operated by iDrive, Bluetooth, USB, 900w Harman Kardon Surround Sound System , Dual 10.2" Rear Entertainment Screens | 14.9" Touchscreen BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 17-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (525W) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot, contactless opening | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Available, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| 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 | 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. 6-year/100,000 km hybrid 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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F15 vs G05 LCI FAQ
Is the BMW X5 F15 or BMW X5 G05 LCI better?
The BMW X5 G05 LCI is better for performance, space and driver assistance, with 308 hp, 540 Nm, a 650-litre boot and steering-correction lane keeping. The F15 is the better running-cost choice because it has 31 km EV range and RM439 annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X5 G05 LCI costs RM82,000 more than the BMW X5 F15. The extra money brings 63 hp, 190 Nm, a 150-litre larger boot, adaptive cruise control and more active lane-keeping assistance.
Which X5 has lower annual road tax?
The BMW X5 F15 does: RM439 per year, compared with RM1,637 for the BMW X5 G05 LCI. That RM1,198 annual difference is significant for a Malaysian owner keeping the SUV for several years.