Verdict
The BMW X5 G05 costs RM440,745 against RM470,800 for the BMW X5 G05 LCI, a RM30,055 gap. The LCI is quicker at 5.4 seconds to 100 km/h, makes 308 hp and 540 Nm, and brings a 650-litre boot, 21-inch wheels, adaptive cruise control and steering lane correction. But the G05’s 24.0-kWh plug-in hybrid system has a stated 77-km EV range and 2.5 L/100 km rating, plus five years’ warranty and scheduled maintenance. Both carry the same RM1,637 annual road tax, so charging access is the deciding Malaysian ownership question.
G05
Pick the BMW X5 G05 if a 77-km stated EV range, lower RM440,745 price and five-year warranty with scheduled maintenance matter more than outright pace.
G05 LCI
Pick the BMW X5 G05 LCI if you want 308 hp, 540 Nm, a 650-litre boot and newer driver-assistance hardware.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X5 G05 RM440,745; BMW X5 G05 LCI RM470,800.
- Output: BMW X5 G05 281 hp and 450 Nm; BMW X5 G05 LCI 308 hp and 540 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X5 G05 5.6 seconds; BMW X5 G05 LCI 5.4 seconds.
- Boot space: BMW X5 G05 500 litres; BMW X5 G05 LCI 650 litres.
- Wheels: BMW X5 G05 20-inch alloys; BMW X5 G05 LCI 21-inch alloys.
- Airbags and lane assist: BMW X5 G05 six airbags with lane-departure warning; BMW X5 G05 LCI eight airbags with steering correction.
G05
- RM30,055 cheaper to buy.
- 24.0-kWh battery with a stated 77-km EV range.
- Five-year warranty, free scheduled maintenance and 8-year/100,000-km battery warranty.
- 281 hp and 450 Nm trail the LCI’s 308 hp and 540 Nm.
- 500-litre boot is 150 litres smaller.
- Six airbags and warning-only lane keeping versus eight airbags and steering correction.
G05 LCI
- 308 hp, 540 Nm and a 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 650-litre boot and 83-litre fuel tank.
- Adaptive cruise control, steering lane correction and 17-speaker Harman Kardon audio.
- Costs RM30,055 more.
- No battery capacity, EV range, AC charging rate or rated economy is stated.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus the G05’s five years, and no free scheduled maintenance is listed.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM440,745✓ | RM470,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637 | RM1,637 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbo, variable valve timing with electric hybrid module | 24-valve DOHC, Turbochaged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 2,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 281 hp at 5,000 rpm | 308 hp at 5,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 450 Nm at 1,500 rpm | 540 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | Inline 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | 82 mm × 94.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | 11 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 111 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 265 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 24.0 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 77 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 3.7 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission | Eight-speed Steptronic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds | 5.4 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 2.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 235 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 56 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,922 mm | 4,935 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 2,004 mm |
| Height | 1,745 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 2,975 mm |
| Weight | 2,510 kg | 2,240 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 69 litres | 83 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 650 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/45R20 | 275/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 305/40R20 | 315/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Run-flats | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Star Spoke Style 740 M Alloy | 21" Style 915M Light Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Star Spoke Style 740 M Alloy | 21" Style 915M Light Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Dynamic Damper Control (Air Suspension) | Air Suspension with Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Driver 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 on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for 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 |
| Safety Notes | Flat Tyre Indicator, Attentiveness Assistant | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist | Adaptive LED headlights with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Remote Release | 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 |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 1 USB-A, 1 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lights (6 themes) | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual Rear Door Window Sun Shades | Powered Sunroof Shade, Manual Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 12.3" Touchscreen, iDrive Touch, Intelligent Personal Assistant and 16-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System; Rear Entertainment Professional with 10.2" Touchscreens | 14.9" Touchscreen BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 17-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (525W) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 with Brake Function | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular 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 |
| Convenience Notes | BMW Display Key, Qi Wireless Charger, BMW ConnectedDrive, Concierge Service | — |
| 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. 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.
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G05 vs G05 LCI FAQ
Is the BMW X5 G05 or BMW X5 G05 LCI better?
The BMW X5 G05 LCI is better for performance, luggage capacity and driver assistance, with 308 hp, 650 litres and steering lane correction. Choose the BMW X5 G05 for its stated 77-km EV range, lower purchase price and five-year warranty with maintenance.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X5 G05 LCI costs RM30,055 more than the BMW X5 G05. Both are locally assembled and have the same RM1,637 annual road tax.
Which X5 has the stronger plug-in hybrid case?
The BMW X5 G05 has the clearer plug-in hybrid specification: one 111-hp, 265-Nm motor, a 24.0-kWh battery, 77 km of EV range and 3.7-kW AC charging. Equivalent battery, range and charging figures are not stated for the BMW X5 G05 LCI.
