Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the G60 costs RM340,800 to the G30’s RM328,800, and the RM12,000 gap brings 27 hp and 40 Nm more, a 490-litre boot and active lane-keeping cruise. Yet the G30 is 1.3 seconds quicker to 100 km/h, has a 48-km electric range from its 9.2-kWh battery, and includes adaptive damping. Choose on use: regular charging and performance favour the G30; rear-seat flexibility, driver assistance and cabin tech favour the G60.
G30
Pick the BMW 5 Series G30 if you can charge regularly and want the quicker 6.2-second 0-100 km/h time, 48-km EV range and adaptive suspension.
G60
Pick the BMW 5 Series G60 if you want the larger boot, split-folding rear seats, 14.9-inch display and steering-assisted lane keeping.
Key differences
- Price: G30 RM328,800; G60 RM340,800.
- Output: G30 181 hp and 290 Nm; G60 208 hp and 330 Nm.
- Performance: G30 does 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds and reaches 235 km/h; G60 takes 7.5 seconds and reaches 230 km/h.
- Electrification: G30 has one 111-hp, 250-Nm motor, a 9.2-kWh battery and 48 km EV range; G60 has no motor, battery-capacity or EV-range figure stated.
- Boot and rear seats: G30 has 410 litres and a fixed rear bench; G60 has 490 litres and a 40:20:40 split-folding bench.
- Displays and lane keeping: G30 has a 10.25-inch screen and lane-departure warning only; G60 has a 14.9-inch curved display and steering correction.
G30
- 48-km electric range from a 9.2-kWh battery
- Quicker 6.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Adaptive suspension and five-year warranty with scheduled maintenance
- 410-litre boot is 80 litres smaller
- 181 hp and 290 Nm trail the G60
- Lane keeping only warns rather than correcting steering
G60
- 208 hp and 330 Nm from the 2.0-litre turbo mild hybrid
- 490-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats
- Active cruise control with lane keeping, Stop & Go and a 360-degree camera
- RM12,000 more expensive
- Slower 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Two-year standard manufacturer warranty versus the G30’s five years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM328,800✓ | 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 | 111 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 9.2 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 48 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 | 6.2 seconds✓ | 7.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 2 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 235 km/h✓ | 230 km/h |
| Co2 | 46 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,936 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 | 1,845 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 | Michelin Primacy 3, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmet | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" V-spoke style 635 alloy | 19" Style-934 Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" V-spoke style 635 alloy | 19" Style-934 Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Dynamic Damper Control (adaptive suspension) | — |
| 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 on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Automatic City Brake (under 80 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | 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 System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Centre Armrest, 2 Rear | 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 sun shade, manual rear door window shades | Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 10.25" BMW Navigation system Professional, iDrive Touch controller, 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 | 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, contactless opening | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree 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 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 3 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free scheduled maintenance | — |
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 vs G60 FAQ
Is the BMW 5 Series G30 or BMW 5 Series G60 better?
The G30 is better for plug-in driving, acceleration and adaptive suspension. The G60 is better for boot capacity, rear-seat practicality, display size and its active lane-keeping cruise system.
What is the price difference?
The G60 costs RM12,000 more than the G30. The extra spend brings more power and torque, a larger boot, split-folding rear seats and more advanced driver-assistance hardware.
Which 5 Series is faster?
The G30 is faster: it reaches 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds and tops out at 235 km/h. The G60 takes 7.5 seconds to 100 km/h and has a 230-km/h top speed.
