Verdict
The BMW X5 G05 LCI asks RM82,000 more, at RM470,800 against RM388,800, but brings a 308 hp, 540 Nm 3.0-litre hybrid powertrain, a 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time and 650 litres of boot space. The F15 counters with a 245 hp 2.0-litre plug-in hybrid system, 31 km EV range from its 9.2 kWh battery and a far lower RM439 annual road tax. For Malaysian buyers, the newer X5 is the quicker, roomier and better-equipped choice; the F15 makes sense where PHEV commuting costs matter more than outright pace.
F15
Pick the BMW X5 F15 if a 31 km EV range, 3.3 L/100 km rated economy and RM439 yearly road tax matter more than stronger performance and newer driver assistance.
G05 LCI
Pick the BMW X5 G05 LCI if you want 308 hp, 540 Nm, a 650-litre boot and steering lane-keeping assistance.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X5 F15 RM388,800; BMW X5 G05 LCI RM470,800.
- Power and torque: BMW X5 F15 245 hp and 350 Nm; BMW X5 G05 LCI 308 hp and 540 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: BMW X5 F15 6.8 seconds and 210 km/h; BMW X5 G05 LCI 5.4 seconds and 250 km/h.
- Plug-in hybrid figures: BMW X5 F15 has a 9.2 kWh battery and 31 km EV range; BMW X5 G05 LCI has no battery capacity or EV range stated.
- Dimensions and boot: BMW X5 F15 is 4,886 mm long with 500 litres; BMW X5 G05 LCI is 4,935 mm long with 650 litres.
- Road tax: BMW X5 F15 RM439 per year; BMW X5 G05 LCI RM1,637 per year.
F15
- RM82,000 less expensive.
- 9.2 kWh battery, 31 km EV range and 3.3 L/100 km rated economy.
- Five-year/100,000 km free scheduled maintenance and six-year/100,000 km hybrid battery warranty.
- Slower at 6.8 seconds to 100 km/h versus 5.4 seconds.
- 500-litre boot trails the G05 LCI's 650 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, 150 litres larger than the F15's.
- Blind-spot information, steering lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control and auto parking.
- RM82,000 more expensive.
- Annual road tax is RM1,637 versus RM439.
- No front foglamps, unlike the F15.
| 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 | — | 3 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, cargo room and assistance systems, with 308 hp, a 650-litre boot and steering lane-keeping. Choose the F15 for its 31 km plug-in EV range, rated 3.3 L/100 km economy and much lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X5 G05 LCI costs RM82,000 more than the BMW X5 F15. The gap brings 63 hp more, 190 Nm more torque, a 1.4-second quicker 0-100 km/h time and 150 litres more boot space.
Which X5 has the larger boot?
The BMW X5 G05 LCI has the larger boot at 650 litres, compared with 500 litres in the BMW X5 F15. Both are five-seat SUVs with 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.