Verdict
The BMW X4 costs RM406,800 to the Lexus NX’s RM395,888, but its RM439 annual road tax is far below the Lexus’s RM830. Its 249 hp, 350 Nm turbo four and 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time give it a clear performance edge over the NX’s 184 hp, 221 Nm and 7.7 seconds. The Lexus counters with a 133 hp, 208 Nm two-motor hybrid system, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, a panoramic-view camera and five years of warranty. For Malaysian buyers, this is a choice between BMW pace and Lexus daily-use kit plus cover.
X4
Pick the BMW X4 if 249 hp, 350 Nm, a 6.3-second 0-100 km/h run and adaptive suspension matter more than driver-assistance kit and warranty length.
NX
Pick the Lexus NX if you want to spend RM10,912 less for hybrid assistance, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, a panoramic-view camera and five years of warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X4 RM406,800; Lexus NX RM395,888.
- Performance: BMW X4 249 hp, 350 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds; Lexus NX 184 hp, 221 Nm and 7.7 seconds.
- Road tax: BMW X4 RM439 per year; Lexus NX RM830 per year.
- Warranty: BMW X4 2 years manufacturer warranty plus 3 years extended warranty; Lexus NX 5 years manufacturer warranty.
- Dimensions: BMW X4 is 4,751 mm long on a 2,864 mm wheelbase; Lexus NX is 4,660 mm long on a 2,690 mm wheelbase.
- Driver assistance: BMW X4 has passive cruise control and six parking sensors front and rear; Lexus NX has adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and four…
X4
- 249 hp and 350 Nm; 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds.
- Adaptive suspension and 21-inch wheels.
- Panoramic sunroof and 16-speaker, 464-watt Harman Kardon audio.
- RM10,912 dearer to buy.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus the Lexus NX’s five years.
- Passive cruise control, where the Lexus NX gets adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go.
NX
- Two-motor hybrid assistance, plus RM10,912 lower purchase price.
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and a panoramic-view camera.
- Five-year manufacturer warranty, ventilated front seats and seven airbags.
- Slower 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time versus 6.3 seconds.
- 184 hp and 221 Nm trail the BMW X4’s 249 hp and 350 Nm.
- RM830 annual road tax versus RM439 for the BMW X4.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM406,800 | RM395,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM830 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Twin-Scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Horsepower | 249 hp at 5,200 rpm✓ | 184 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 350 Nm at 1,450 rpm✓ | 221 Nm at 4,300 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | 87.5 mm × 103.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2 | 14 |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 133 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 208 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic | 8-Speed Direct Shift |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.3 seconds✓ | 7.7 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 8.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 200 km/h |
| Co2 | 192 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,751 mm | 4,660 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,621 mm | 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,864 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Weight | 1,890 kg | 1,765 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 520 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R21 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R21 | 235/50R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Run-flat | Bridgestone Alenza 001 Run-flats |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy | 20" Dark Grey Metallic with Bright Machined Finish Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy | 20" Dark Grey Metallic with Bright Machined Finish Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, 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 for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 60 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Collision Prevention | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), TPMS |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic High Beam | 3 LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function and Bolster Adjustment | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting (6 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen BMW Operating System 7.0 with iDrive Touch Controller, Voice Control and 16-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (464 Watts) | 14" Lexus Premium Audio Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 10 Speakers |
| 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Proximity Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Panoramic View Camera |
| 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 | Qi Wireless Charger, Smart Card Key |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 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.
Used X4 & NX for sale
X4 vs NX FAQ
Is the BMW X4 or Lexus NX better?
The BMW X4 is better for outright pace, with 249 hp, 350 Nm and a 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time. The Lexus NX is better equipped for assisted commuting, adding adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and a panoramic-view camera.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus NX is RM10,912 cheaper than the BMW X4. Its annual road tax is RM391 higher, however: RM830 against RM439.
Which has the better warranty, BMW X4 or Lexus NX?
The Lexus NX has the longer manufacturer warranty at five years with unlimited mileage. The BMW X4 has two years of manufacturer warranty with unlimited mileage, plus a three-year extended warranty.
