Verdict
These rivals split cleanly. The BMW’s two motors produce 537 hp and 795 Nm, cutting 0-100 km/h to 3.9 seconds against the Giulia’s 5.7 seconds. It also brings a 510 km stated range, 200 kW DC charging and all-wheel drive. The Giulia counters with a 1,490 kg weight, 800 kg below the BMW, a 240 km/h top speed and a 480-litre boot. For a Malaysian buyer able to charge at home or work, the i4 M50 delivers far stronger performance for RM9,278 less, though its RM1,065 annual road tax is RM687 higher.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Giulia if you want the 800 kg lighter petrol sedan, a 240 km/h top speed and a slightly larger 480-litre boot.
Pick the BMW i4 M50 if you can charge regularly and want 537 hp, 795 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Giulia RM440,078; BMW i4 M50 RM430,800.
- Power and torque: Giulia 276 hp and 400 Nm; i4 M50 537 hp and 795 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Giulia 5.7 seconds; i4 M50 3.9 seconds.
- Driveline: Giulia rear-wheel drive; i4 M50 all-wheel drive.
- Weight: Giulia 1,490 kg; i4 M50 2,290 kg.
- Practicality: Giulia has four doors and a 480-litre boot; i4 M50 has five doors and a 470-litre boot.
Giulia
- 1,490 kg weight, 800 kg lower than the BMW
- 240 km/h top speed
- 480-litre boot and five-year/150,000 km manufacturer warranty
- 276 hp and 400 Nm trail the BMW’s 537 hp and 795 Nm
- 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.8 seconds slower
- Rear-wheel drive instead of all-wheel drive
i4 M50
- 537 hp, 795 Nm and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- 83.9 kWh battery, 510 km range and 200 kW DC charging
- 360-degree camera, auto parking and Adaptive M Suspension
- 2,290 kg weight is 800 kg higher than the Giulia
- RM1,065 annual road tax versus RM378
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus the Giulia’s five years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM440,078 | RM430,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM378✓ | RM1,065 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 1,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 276 hp | — |
| Torque | 400 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 84 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| 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 | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | eDrive |
| Gears | 8 | 1 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | BMW AG |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 3.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 225 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,643 mm | 4,783 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,436 mm | 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,856 mm |
| Weight | 1,490 kg | 2,290 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres✓ | 470 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R19 | 245/35R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R19 | 255/35R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Italy (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multilink |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" Aerodynamic Style 862 2-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" Aerodynamic Style 862 2-tone 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 Front Passenger Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, 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 on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian, Cyclist and Cross Traffic Detection (5 km/h to 250 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Exterior Loudspeaker for Pedestrians, Active Protection |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix Adaptive LED Projectors | LED Projector with Adaptive Laser High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 1 USB Rear | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (6 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8.8" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 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 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular, with Reversing Assist |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger, BMW IconicSounds Electric |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 5 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 Giulia & i4 M50 for sale
Giulia vs i4 M50 FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia or BMW i4 M50 better?
The BMW i4 M50 is the stronger choice if charging access is sorted: it has 537 hp, 795 Nm, all-wheel drive and reaches 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. Choose the Giulia for far lower weight, higher top speed and a five-year manufacturer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW i4 M50 costs RM9,278 less than the Alfa Romeo Giulia. Its annual road tax is RM687 higher, at RM1,065 against RM378.
Which car is quicker?
The BMW i4 M50 is decisively quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. The Alfa Romeo Giulia takes 5.7 seconds, although its quoted top speed is higher at 240 km/h versus 225 km/h.
