BMW X5: F15 vs G05 LCI
Verdict
At RM388,800 versus RM469,800, the BMW X5 F15 is the thriftier plug-in hybrid on paper: 3.3 L/100 km, 31 km of EV range, RM439 road tax and a five-year warranty. The BMW X5 G05 LCI asks RM81,000 more and RM1,637 road tax, but it has a bigger 2,998 cc engine, 308 hp, 540 Nm, a 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time, 250 km/h top speed and a 650-litre boot. For a Malaysian buyer, this is running-cost comfort versus newer-generation pace and space.
Pick the BMW X5 F15 if you want the lower running costs, 31 km EV range and longer five-year warranty.
Pick the BMW X5 G05 LCI if you want the quicker, larger X5 with 308 hp, 540 Nm and a 650-litre boot.
Key differences
- Engine: BMW X5 F15 1,997 cc; BMW X5 G05 LCI 2,998 cc
- Output: BMW X5 F15 245 hp and 350 Nm; BMW X5 G05 LCI 308 hp and 540 Nm
- Performance: BMW X5 F15 does 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds and 210 km/h; BMW X5 G05 LCI does 5.4 seconds and 250 km/h
- Size: BMW X5 F15 is 4,886 mm long, 1,938 mm wide and has a 2,933 mm wheelbase; BMW X5 G05 LCI is 4,935 mm, 2,004 mm and 2,975 mm
- Boot and airbags: BMW X5 F15 has 500 litres and 6 airbags; BMW X5 G05 LCI has 650 litres and 8 airbags
- Road tax and warranty: BMW X5 F15 is RM439 a year with 5 years; BMW X5 G05 LCI is RM1,637 a year with 2 years
F15
- 3.3 L/100 km fuel economy with 31 km EV range
- RM439 annual road tax
- Five-year warranty
- Slower 6.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 500-litre boot
- 6 airbags versus 8 in the G05 LCI
G05 LCI
- Strong 308 hp and 540 Nm outputs
- Quicker 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 650-litre boot
- RM1,637 annual road tax
- Two-year warranty
- No fuel-economy or EV-range figure to compare
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 388,800✓ | RM 469,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,997 cc | 2,998 cc |
| Power | 245 hp | 308 hp✓ |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 540 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 s | 5.4 s✓ |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.3 L/100km | — |
| Battery | 9.2 kWh | — |
| EV range | 31 km | — |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 500 L | 650 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 85 L | 83 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 8✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | RM 1,637 |
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.
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 and space, with 308 hp, 540 Nm and 650 litres. The BMW X5 F15 is better for running costs, with 3.3 L/100 km, 31 km EV range and RM439 road tax.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X5 G05 LCI costs RM81,000 more than the BMW X5 F15, based on RM469,800 versus RM388,800.
Which BMW X5 is quicker?
The BMW X5 G05 LCI is quicker. It does 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and reaches 250 km/h, while the BMW X5 F15 takes 6.8 seconds and tops out at 210 km/h.