Verdict
The BMW X5 G05 is the more rational Malaysian buy if home or workplace charging makes its 24.0-kWh battery and 77-km EV range useful; it also carries a five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty and 500 litres of boot space. Pay the RM30,055 gap for the BMW X5 G05 LCI and you get 308 hp and 540 Nm, versus 281 hp and 450 Nm, plus a quicker 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time. Its 650-litre boot, adaptive cruise control and steering lane correction make the extra spend easier to justify for long-distance family use.
G05
Pick the BMW X5 G05 if you can charge regularly and want 77 km of stated EV range with a five-year manufacturer warranty.
G05 LCI
Pick the BMW X5 G05 LCI if you want the stronger 308-hp powertrain, 650-litre boot and adaptive cruise control.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X5 G05 RM440,745; BMW X5 G05 LCI RM470,800.
- Output: BMW X5 G05 281 hp and 450 Nm; BMW X5 G05 LCI 308 hp and 540 Nm.
- Performance: BMW X5 G05 does 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and reaches 235 km/h; BMW X5 G05 LCI records 5.4 seconds and 250 km/h.
- Electrification: BMW X5 G05 has a 24.0-kWh battery, 111-hp motor and 77-km EV range; BMW X5 G05 LCI has no battery, motor-output or EV-range figure stated.
- Practicality: BMW X5 G05 has a 500-litre boot and 69-litre fuel tank; BMW X5 G05 LCI has 650 litres and 83 litres.
- Driver assistance: BMW X5 G05 has passive cruise control and lane-keeping warning only; BMW X5 G05 LCI has adaptive cruise control and steering lane correction.
G05
- 24.0-kWh battery and 77-km stated EV range.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
- RM30,055 lower purchase price.
- 281 hp and 450 Nm trail the LCI's 308 hp and 540 Nm.
- 500-litre boot is 150 litres smaller.
- Passive cruise control and lane warning are less capable than adaptive cruise and steering correction.
G05 LCI
- 308 hp, 540 Nm and a 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 650-litre boot and 83-litre fuel tank.
- Adaptive cruise control, steering lane correction and a 14.9-inch touchscreen.
- RM30,055 more expensive.
- No battery capacity, motor output or EV-range figure is stated, unlike the G05's 24.0-kWh, 77-km plug-in hybrid system.
- Two-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty is shorter than the G05's five years.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM440,745✓ | RM470,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637 | RM1,637 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbo, variable valve timing with electric hybrid module | 24-valve DOHC, Turbochaged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 2,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 281 hp | 308 hp✓ |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 540 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | 11 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 111 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 265 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 24.0 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 77 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 3.7 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission | Eight-speed Steptronic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds | 5.4 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 2.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 235 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 56 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,922 mm | 4,935 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 2,004 mm |
| Height | 1,745 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 2,975 mm |
| Weight | 2,510 kg | 2,240 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 69 litres | 83 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 650 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/45R20 | 275/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 305/40R20 | 315/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Run-flats | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Star Spoke Style 740 M Alloy | 21" Style 915M Light Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Star Spoke Style 740 M Alloy | 21" Style 915M Light Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Dynamic Damper Control (Air Suspension) | 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 City Brake (under 80 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Flat Tyre Indicator, Attentiveness Assistant | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors 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 Side Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Remote Release | 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, Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 1 USB-A, 1 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lights (6 themes) | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual Rear Door Window Sun Shades | Powered Sunroof Shade, Manual Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 12.3" Touchscreen, iDrive Touch, Intelligent Personal Assistant and 16-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System; Rear Entertainment Professional with 10.2" Touchscreens | 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 with Brake Function | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular 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 |
| Convenience Notes | BMW Display Key, Qi Wireless Charger, BMW ConnectedDrive, Concierge Service | — |
| 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. 8-year/100,000 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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G05 vs G05 LCI FAQ
Is the BMW X5 G05 or BMW X5 G05 LCI better?
The BMW X5 G05 LCI is better for performance, boot capacity and driver assistance, with 308 hp, a 650-litre boot and adaptive cruise control. Choose the BMW X5 G05 if its 77-km EV range and longer five-year manufacturer warranty matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X5 G05 LCI costs RM30,055 more than the BMW X5 G05.
Which X5 has the larger boot?
The BMW X5 G05 LCI has the larger boot at 650 litres, 150 litres more than the BMW X5 G05's 500 litres. Both are five-seat SUVs with 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.