Verdict
The BMW i4 M50 makes the stronger private-car case with 537 hp, 795 Nm and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time, plus a 510 km EV range from its 83.9 kWh battery. Its five seats and 470-litre boot are a different brief from the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer’s 10-seat cabin and 3,430 mm wheelbase. The Vito’s RM436 annual road tax undercuts the BMW’s RM1,065, but its 5,370 mm length and 3,100 kg weight demand a buyer who genuinely needs that people-carrying capacity.
i4 M50
Pick the BMW i4 M50 if you want a five-seat EV with 537 hp, all-wheel drive and 200 kW DC charging.
Vito Tourer
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer if you need 10 seats, sliding and folding rear seating, and a 70-litre petrol tank.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i4 M50 RM430,800; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer RM435,000.
- Seating: BMW i4 M50 has 5 seats; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer has 10 seats.
- Length: BMW i4 M50 is 4,783 mm; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer is 5,370 mm.
- Power and torque: BMW i4 M50 has 537 hp and 795 Nm from two motors; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer has 208 hp and 350 Nm from its 1,991 cc petrol engine.
- Infotainment screen: BMW i4 M50 gets a 14.9-inch touchscreen; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer gets a 7-inch touchscreen.
i4 M50
- 537 hp, 795 Nm and all-wheel drive.
- 83.9 kWh battery, 510 km range and 200 kW DC charging.
- 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control with steering assist and a 17-speaker Harman Kardon system.
- Five seats versus the Vito Tourer’s 10.
- No heated front seats, which the Vito Tourer gets.
- No alarm.
Vito Tourer
- 10 seats with sliding second-row seats, third-row captain seats and a folding fourth-row bench.
- Heated front seats and an alarm.
- 70-litre petrol tank and lower RM436 annual road tax.
- 208 hp and 350 Nm trail the i4 M50’s 537 hp and 795 Nm.
- 7-inch touchscreen versus the BMW’s 14.9-inch unit and 17-speaker sound system.
- Reverse camera only, while the BMW gets a 360-degree camera.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM430,800✓ | RM435,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | MPV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Commercial |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,065 | RM436✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 208 hp |
| Torque | — | 350 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.8 |
| 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 | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | eDrive | 9G-TRONIC |
| Gears | 1 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BMW AG | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.9 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 225 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,783 mm | 5,370 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,958 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,856 mm | 3,430 mm |
| Weight | 2,290 kg | 3,100 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 10 |
| Boot Space | 470 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 245/35R20 | 225/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R20 | 225/55R17 |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat | Dunlop Econodrive |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Spain (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multilink | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 20" Aerodynamic Style 862 2-tone Alloy | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Aerodynamic Style 862 2-tone Alloy | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension, Variable Sport Steering | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 10 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for Rear Passenger Seats in 2nd and 3rd Row |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian, Cyclist and Cross Traffic Detection (5 km/h to 250 km/h) | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Exterior Loudspeaker for Pedestrians, Active Protection | Attention Assist |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive Laser High Beam | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, Captain Seats 3rd Row, Folding and Sliding 4th Row Bench |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 2 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (6 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14.9" Touchscreen BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 17-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (525W) | 7" Touchscreen Audio 30 with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular, with Reversing Assist | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Foot-operated |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger, BMW IconicSounds Electric | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years✓ | 2 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.
Used i4 M50 & Vito Tourer for sale
i4 M50 vs Vito Tourer FAQ
Is the BMW i4 M50 or Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer better?
The BMW i4 M50 is better as a fast five-seat EV, with 537 hp, 510 km range and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time. The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer is better only when its 10 seats and flexible rear seating are essential.
What is the price difference?
The BMW i4 M50 is RM4,200 cheaper than the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer: RM430,800 against RM435,000.
Which car is better for carrying passengers?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer is decisively better for passenger capacity. It seats 10, against five in the BMW i4 M50, and has sliding second-row seats, third-row captain seats and a folding fourth-row bench.
