Verdict
The BMW i4 M50 is RM9,278 cheaper at RM430,800, yet delivers 537 hp, 795 Nm and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time against the Giulia’s 276 hp, 400 Nm and 5.7 seconds. Its 83.9-kWh battery, 510 km EV range and 200 kW DC charging make sense for a Malaysian buyer with regular access to charging. The Giulia is 800 kg lighter, has eight airbags to the BMW’s six, and gives you a 480-litre boot. Its RM378 annual road tax also undercuts the i4’s RM1,065. The BMW gets the bigger screen and stronger parking aids.
Giulia
Pick the Alfa Romeo Giulia if you want petrol power, a 1,490 kg kerb weight, lower annual road tax and a slightly larger 480-litre boot.
i4 M50
Pick the BMW i4 M50 if you can charge at home or work and want 537 hp, all-wheel drive, 510 km of EV range and far quicker acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Giulia RM440,078; BMW i4 M50 RM430,800.
- Power and torque: Giulia 276 hp and 400 Nm; i4 M50 537 hp and 795 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Giulia 5.7 seconds; i4 M50 3.9 seconds.
- Powertrain: Giulia 1,995 cc turbo petrol with a 58-litre tank; i4 M50 twin-motor EV with an 83.9-kWh battery.
- Kerb weight: Giulia 1,490 kg; i4 M50 2,290 kg.
- Annual road tax: Giulia RM378; i4 M50 RM1,065.
Giulia
- 800 kg lighter than the i4 M50.
- Eight airbags versus six.
- 480-litre boot, 10 litres larger.
- 276 hp and 400 Nm trail the BMW’s 537 hp and 795 Nm.
- 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.8 seconds slower.
- 8.8-inch touchscreen and reverse camera lack the BMW’s 14.9-inch display and 360-degree camera.
i4 M50
- 537 hp and 795 Nm with a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 83.9-kWh battery, 510 km range and 200 kW DC charging.
- 360-degree camera, auto parking and reversing assist.
- At 2,290 kg, it is 800 kg heavier than the Giulia.
- RM1,065 annual road tax is RM687 higher.
- Six airbags versus the Giulia’s eight.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM440,078 | RM430,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM378✓ | RM1,065 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 276 hp at 5,250 rpm | — |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 2,250 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 84 mm × 90 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 537 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 795 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 83.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 510 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11.0 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | eDrive |
| Gears | 8 | 1 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | BMW AG |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 3.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 225 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,643 mm | 4,783 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,436 mm | 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,856 mm |
| Weight | 1,490 kg | 2,290 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres✓ | 470 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R19 | 245/35R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R19 | 255/35R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Italy (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multilink |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" Aerodynamic Style 862 2-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" Aerodynamic Style 862 2-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Adaptive M Suspension, Variable Sport Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver and Front Passenger Knee Airbag) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, 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 on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian, Cyclist and Cross Traffic Detection (5 km/h to 250 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Exterior Loudspeaker for Pedestrians, Active Protection |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix Adaptive LED Projectors | LED Projector with Adaptive Laser High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 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 | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 1 USB Rear | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (6 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8.8" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 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 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular, with Reversing Assist |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger, BMW IconicSounds Electric |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 6-year/100,000 km Free Service Package, 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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Giulia vs i4 M50 FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia or BMW i4 M50 better?
The BMW i4 M50 is the better pick for outright performance, EV range and parking technology. Choose the Giulia if lower road tax, lower weight, eight airbags and petrol refuelling suit your use better.
What is the price difference?
The BMW i4 M50 costs RM9,278 less than the Alfa Romeo Giulia: RM430,800 versus RM440,078.
Which car has lower annual road tax?
The Alfa Romeo Giulia has lower annual road tax at RM378. The BMW i4 M50 is RM1,065 per year, a RM687 difference.
