Verdict
At RM317,534 against RM340,800, the G30 LCI is RM23,266 cheaper yet reaches 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, against the G60’s 7.5 seconds. Its 12.0-kWh plug-in hybrid battery also brings a 67-km electric range for owners able to charge regularly. The G60 counters with a 490-litre boot, 40:20:40 rear backrest, head-up display and active cruise control with Stop & Go. For a Malaysian buyer, the older car is the sharper value and performance pick; the newer one is the more practical long-distance sedan.
G30 LCI
Pick the BMW 5 Series G30 LCI if you can charge at home or work and want 67 km of EV range plus a 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time for less money.
G60
Pick the BMW 5 Series G60 if you prioritise its 490-litre boot, split-folding rear seats, head-up display and active cruise control with Stop & Go.
Key differences
- Price: RM317,534 vs RM340,800.
- 0-100 km/h: 5.9 seconds vs 7.5 seconds.
- Petrol-engine output: 181 hp and 290 Nm vs 208 hp and 330 Nm.
- Electrified hardware: one 108-hp, 250-Nm motor with a 12.0-kWh battery and 67-km EV range vs mild-hybrid assistance with no motor output, battery capacity or…
- Boot space: 410 litres vs 490 litres.
- Central display: 12.3 inches vs 14.9 inches.
G30 LCI
- 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 12.0-kWh plug-in hybrid battery with 67 km of EV range.
- Adaptive dampers, adaptive LED projectors and automatic parking.
- 410-litre boot and fixed rear seat lose to the G60’s 490 litres and 40:20:40 split-folding backrest.
- No head-up display or active cruise control with Stop & Go.
G60
- 490-litre boot with 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
- Head-up display and active cruise control with active lane keeping and Stop & Go.
- 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display and 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio.
- Its 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.6 seconds slower.
- No quoted EV range or plug-in charging capability.
- No adaptive dampers are listed.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM317,534✓ | RM340,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | RM379 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbo with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing and mild hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 181 hp at 5,000 rpm | 208 hp at 5,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 290 Nm at 1,350 rpm | 330 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | 82 mm × 94.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 108 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 12.0 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 67 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 3.7 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Automatic with Steptronic | Eight-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 seconds✓ | 7.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 2.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 235 km/h✓ | 230 km/h |
| Co2 | 53 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,963 mm | 5,060 mm |
| Width | 1,868 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,483 mm | 1,515 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | 1,910 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 46 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 410 litres | 490 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R19 | 245/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R19 | 245/45R19 |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Double-spoke Style 845 M Alloy | 19" Style-934 Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" M Double-spoke Style 845 M Alloy | 19" Style-934 Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dampers | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, 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 for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (under 80 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with Adaptive High Beam | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | Fixed Rear Seat | 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 |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Wireless Charger, 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 4 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lights (11 colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Windscreen Sun Shade, Manual Rear Door Window Shades | Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 12.3" Touchscreen, iDrive Touch Controller, Voice Control and 12-speaker 205W HiFi sound system | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 12-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System |
| 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 Smartphone Key and Proximity Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Active Lane keeping assistant and Stop & Go function |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot, with Contactless Opening | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking | — |
| 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 | Qi Wireless Charger, eDrive Exterior Sound | — |
| 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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G30 LCI vs G60 FAQ
Is the BMW 5 Series G30 LCI or BMW 5 Series G60 better?
The G30 LCI is better for performance and plug-in commuting, with 5.9-second acceleration and 67 km of EV range. The G60 is better for luggage and rear-seat flexibility, with a 490-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
What is the price difference?
The BMW 5 Series G60 costs RM23,266 more than the BMW 5 Series G30 LCI.
Which one is better for a buyer who can charge regularly?
The G30 LCI is the clear choice. It has a 12.0-kWh battery, a 108-hp electric motor, 3.7-kW AC charging and a quoted 67-km EV range; the G60 has mild-hybrid assistance but no EV range listed.
