BMW Z4 vs Lexus NX

Lexus NX

Verdict

The NX has a 46% bigger boot, the Z4 is 28% more powerful, while the NX is about 17% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

What the Z4 has over the NX

TiptronicAuto Parking

What the NX has over the Z4

Child Safety LockBlind Spot Info SystemISOFIXAutonomous Braking SystemLane-keeping AssistCollision WarningFront FoglampsRear SeatsRear Air-conElectric Steering AdjustmentHead-up Display

Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.

The NX's wheelbase is 220 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. Boot space favours the NX: 520 litres against 280.

Z4 4,324 × 1,864 × 1,304 mm · wheelbase 2,470 mmNX 4,660 × 1,865 × 1,670 mm · wheelbase 2,690 mm

Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.

Price & overview
Price	RM475,230	RM395,888✓
Body type	Convertible	SUV
Segment	Sports Car	Compact Executive
Assembly	CBU	CBU
Ownership
Road tax / year	RM379✓	RM830
Monthly instalment (est.)	RM4,850/mo	RM4,040/mo✓
Insurance / year (est.)	RM12,669	RM10,640✓
Fuel / year (est.)	RM2,587	—
Energy cost / 100 km (est.)	RM12.94	—
5-year running costs (est.)	RM78,175	—
Powertrain
Engine Tech	16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbo with variable valve timing	16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and hybrid assistance
Capacity	1,998 cc	2,487 cc
Horsepower	255 hp at 5,000 rpm✓	184 hp at 6,000 rpm
Torque	400 Nm at 1,550 rpm✓	221 Nm at 4,300 rpm
Cylinder Arrangement	Inline 4	Inline 4
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol Hybrid/REV
Bore × Stroke	82 mm × 94.6 mm	87.5 mm × 103.4 mm
Compression Ratio	11.1	14
Number of Motors	—	2
Motor Horsepower	—	133 hp
Motor Torque	—	208 Nm
Drivetrain
Transmission	Conventional Automatic	Conventional Automatic
Transmission Name	8-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission	8-Speed Direct Shift
Gears	8	8
Transmission Manufacturer	ZF	Aisin
Driveline	Rear Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h	5.4 seconds✓	7.7 seconds
Rated Economy	6.5 L/100 km	—
Top Speed	250 km/h✓	200 km/h
Co2	149 g/km	—
Dimensions
Length	4,324 mm	4,660 mm
Width	1,864 mm	1,865 mm
Height	1,304 mm	1,670 mm
Wheelbase	2,470 mm	2,690 mm
Weight	1,491 kg	1,765 kg
Fuel Tank	52 litres	55 litres
Doors	2	5
Seats	2	5
Boot Space	280 litres	520 litres✓
Front Tyre	225/45R18	235/50R20
Rear Tyre	255/40R18	235/50R20
Factory Tyres	Michelin Pilot Super Sport	Bridgestone Alenza 001 Run-flats
Wiper Blade (Driver)	—	26 inch
Wiper Blade (Passenger)	—	16 inch
Wiper Blade (Rear)	—	12 inch
Chassis
Assembly	Austria (CBU)	Japan (CBU)
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-link	Double Wishbone
Front Wheels	18" Double Spoke Style 798M Alloys	20" Dark Grey Metallic with Bright Machined Finish Alloy
Rear Wheels	18" Double Spoke Style 798M Alloys	20" Dark Grey Metallic with Bright Machined Finish Alloy
Steering	Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)	Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis Notes	M Sport Suspension	—
Safety
Airbags	4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side)	7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)
ABS/EBD	✓	✓
Stability Control	✓	✓
Alarm	✓	✓
Immobilizer	✓	✓
Airbag Disable Function	✓	✓
Child Safety Lock	—	Manual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts	2 Three-point	5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System	—	✓
ISOFIX	—	Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats
Autonomous Braking System	—	Yes
Lane-keeping Assist	No	Steering Correction
Collision Warning	—	✓
Seatbelt Reminder	For All Seats	For All Seats
Safety Notes	Flat Tyre Indicator	Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), TPMS
Lighting
Headlamps	LED Projectors	3 LED Projectors
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 Memory Function	8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated
Rear Seats	—	60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-con	Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System	Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge
Rear Air-con	—	Rear Vents
Power Sockets	1 Front	1 Front, 1 Rear
Interior Lighting	Map Lights and Ambient Lights	Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours)
Cup Holders	2 Front	2 Front, 2 Rear
Audio	10.25" BMW Navigation system Professional, iDrive Touch controller, 12-speaker Harman Kardon Surround Sound System	14" Lexus Premium Audio Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 10 Speakers
Convenience
Power Windows	Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch	Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine Start	Keyless Push Button	Keyless Push Start
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	Remote Control Activation	Powered Boot with Contactless Opening
Parking Sensor Front	4 Sensors	4 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear	4 Sensors	4 Sensors
Reverse Camera	Yes	Yes, with Panoramic View Camera
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
Convenience Notes	BMW ConnectedDrive, Concierge Service	Qi Wireless Charger, Smart Card Key
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer	Unlimited	Unlimited
Warranty Manufacturer	2 years	5 years✓

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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.