BMW X6 vs Lexus LM
Verdict
The BMW X6 costs RM734,800, a huge RM493,200 less than the Lexus LM, yet it gets a 335 hp/450 Nm 3.0-litre turbo engine, AWD and a quoted 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time. The Lexus LM answers with a very different brief: seven seats, power sliding doors, a 3,000 mm wheelbase and a 5-year factory warranty. For a Malaysian buyer, this is less about badge-to-badge shopping and more about use case: driver-focused SUV versus chauffeured MPV comfort.
X6
Pick the BMW X6 if you want the stronger, quicker five-seat SUV with AWD, a 580-litre boot and the lower purchase price.
LM
Pick the Lexus LM if you need seven seats, power sliding doors, adaptive cruise with Stop and Go and the longer factory warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X6 RM734,800; Lexus LM RM1,228,000
- Engine output: BMW X6 335 hp/450 Nm; Lexus LM 188 hp/236 Nm
- Motor output: BMW X6 12 hp/200 Nm; Lexus LM 180 hp/270 Nm
- Seats and boot: BMW X6 5 seats/580 litres; Lexus LM 7 seats/110 litres
- Drive and gearbox: BMW X6 AWD with 8-speed automatic; Lexus LM FWD with E-CVT
- Factory warranty and road tax: BMW X6 2 years/RM1,637 yearly; Lexus LM 5 years/RM835 yearly
X6
- Much stronger engine output: 335 hp and 450 Nm
- Quoted 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and 250 km/h top speed
- Larger 580-litre boot and AWD traction
- Only five seats against the Lexus LM’s seven
- Passive cruise control, not adaptive cruise with Stop and Go
- Higher yearly road tax at RM1,637 versus RM835
LM
- Seven-seat cabin with power sliding soft-close doors
- Stronger electric motor output at 180 hp and 270 Nm
- Longer 5-year factory warranty
- Costs RM493,200 more than the BMW X6
- Boot space is just 110 litres versus 580 litres
- Lower petrol engine output at 188 hp and 236 Nm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 734,800✓ | RM 1,228,000 |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift with Mild Hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | 335 hp✓ | 188 hp |
| Torque | 450 Nm✓ | 236 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 12 hp | 180 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | 270 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Nickel Metal-Hydride |
| Battery Capacity | 1 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Steptronic Sport | E-CVT |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,960 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,700 mm | 1,955 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 2,240 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 580 litres✓ | 110 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R22 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/30R22 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Michelin Primacy SUV+ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 22" M Light Alloy Wheels V-Spoke Style 747 M | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" M Light Alloy Wheels V-Spoke Style 747 M | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function and Adjustable Lumbar | 18-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with Power Fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Rear Panoramic Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades | Powered rear sun shade and rear door window shades |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 14" Lexus Premium Audio Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 10 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and 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 with Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Surround View | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Yes | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch |
| 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 | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 1,637 | RM 835✓ |
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.
X6 vs LM FAQ
Is the BMW X6 or Lexus LM better?
The BMW X6 is better for performance and luggage space, with 335 hp, AWD and a 580-litre boot. The Lexus LM is better for passengers, with seven seats, power sliding doors and a longer 5-year factory warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LM costs RM1,228,000, while the BMW X6 costs RM734,800. That makes the Lexus RM493,200 more expensive.
Which one is more practical for family use?
The Lexus LM carries seven people against the BMW X6’s five, so it suits larger families. But if luggage space matters more than seats, the BMW has 580 litres versus the Lexus’ 110 litres.