Verdict
The BMW X4 costs RM406,800, undercutting the RM421,990 Audi Q5 Sportback by RM15,190, while bringing a 2,864-mm wheelbase, 525-litre boot, panoramic sunroof and auto parking. The Audi fights back with 268 hp and 400 Nm against the BMW’s 249 hp and 350 Nm, plus seven airbags and adaptive cruise control rather than six airbags and passive cruise control. For a Malaysian buyer, the Audi’s stronger outputs and driver assistance justify the extra only if those matter more than the X4’s extra cabin length, luggage space and lower entry price.
Pick the Audi Q5 Sportback if you want 268 hp, 400 Nm, seven airbags and adaptive cruise control.
Pick the BMW X4 if you want to save RM15,190 while gaining a 2,864-mm wheelbase, 525-litre boot, panoramic sunroof and auto parking.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 Sportback RM421,990; BMW X4 RM406,800.
- Power and torque: Audi Q5 Sportback 268 hp and 400 Nm; BMW X4 249 hp and 350 Nm.
- Wheelbase: Audi Q5 Sportback 2,528 mm; BMW X4 2,864 mm.
- Boot space: Audi Q5 Sportback 515 litres; BMW X4 525 litres.
- Airbags: Audi Q5 Sportback 7; BMW X4 6.
- Cruise control: Audi Q5 Sportback adaptive; BMW X4 passive.
Q5 Sportback
- 268 hp and 400 Nm
- Seven airbags and adaptive cruise control
- 14.5-inch touchscreen with 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio
- Costs RM15,190 more
- Shorter 2,528-mm wheelbase and 515-litre boot
- No panoramic sunroof or auto parking
X4
- RM406,800 entry price
- Longer 2,864-mm wheelbase and 525-litre boot
- Panoramic sunroof and parallel/perpendicular auto parking
- Lower 249 hp and 350 Nm outputs
- Six airbags versus seven
- Passive rather than adaptive cruise control
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM421,990 | RM406,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM434✓ | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, supercharged with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with Twin-Scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 268 hp at 5,000 rpm✓ | 249 hp at 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 1,600 rpm✓ | 350 Nm at 1,450 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 82 mm × 94.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.2 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S-tronic | 8 Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic |
| Gears | 7 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.3 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 8.5 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 240 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 192 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 4,751 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,918 mm |
| Height | 1,641 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,528 mm | 2,864 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,890 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | 65 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 515 litres | 525 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 245/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 275/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Pirelli P Zero Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | S Sport Suspension | Adaptive Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Centre Airbag) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric 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 Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 60 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Collision Prevention |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED Projectors | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function and Bolster Adjustment |
| 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 | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting (6 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen BMW Operating System 7.0 with iDrive Touch Controller, Voice Control and 16-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (464 Watts) |
| 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 with Digital Key | Keyless Operation with Proximity Lock/Unlock |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| 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 | — | Auto-dimming Mirrors |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 3 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.
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Q5 Sportback vs X4 FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 Sportback or BMW X4 better?
The Audi Q5 Sportback is better for power, with 268 hp and 400 Nm, plus seven airbags and adaptive cruise control. The BMW X4 is the stronger practical buy, costing less while providing a 2,864-mm wheelbase, 525-litre boot, sunroof and auto parking.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q5 Sportback costs RM421,990 and the BMW X4 costs RM406,800. The Audi is RM15,190 more expensive.
Which has more luggage space, the Audi Q5 Sportback or BMW X4?
The BMW X4 has the larger boot at 525 litres, 10 litres ahead of the Audi Q5 Sportback’s 515 litres. It also has a 336-mm longer wheelbase, at 2,864 mm versus 2,528 mm.
