Verdict
The RM8,810 gap puts the BMW i4 M50 at RM430,800, but it brings 537 hp, 795 Nm, a 83.9-kWh battery and 510 km EV range; its 3.9-second 0-100 km/h claim is in another league. The Audi Q5 Sportback at RM421,990 counters with SUV height, a 515-litre boot and a much lower RM434 annual road tax versus RM1,065. For Malaysian buyers with dependable charging, the BMW’s 200 kW DC capability is the stronger case; the Audi suits those needing easier-loading luggage space and petrol refuelling flexibility.
Q5 Sportback
Pick the Audi Q5 Sportback if you want the taller SUV body, 515-litre boot and RM434 yearly road tax rather than dependence on charging.
i4 M50
Pick the BMW i4 M50 if you have home or regular fast charging and want 537 hp, 795 Nm, 510 km range and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 Sportback RM421,990; BMW i4 M50 RM430,800.
- Power and torque: Audi 268 hp and 400 Nm; BMW 537 hp and 795 Nm.
- Energy use: Audi has a 68-litre petrol tank; BMW has an 83.9-kWh battery, 510 km range, 11 kW AC and 200 kW DC charging.
- Road tax: Audi RM434 per year; BMW RM1,065 per year.
- Dimensions and boot: Audi is 4,717 mm long, 1,900 mm wide, 1,641 mm tall with 515 litres; BMW is 4,783 mm long, 1,852 mm wide, 1,448 mm tall with 470 litres.
- Performance: Audi has no stated 0-100 km/h or top-speed figure; BMW records 3.9 seconds and 225 km/h.
Q5 Sportback
- RM8,810 cheaper to buy and RM631 cheaper in annual road tax.
- 515-litre boot beats the BMW's 470 litres.
- Ventilated front seats, head-up display and a front-centre airbag.
- 268 hp and 400 Nm trail the BMW's 537 hp and 795 Nm.
- No stated electric range or DC rapid-charging capability.
- No auto-parking system, unlike the BMW's parallel and perpendicular parking with reversing assist.
i4 M50
- 537 hp, 795 Nm and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 83.9-kWh battery with 510 km range and up to 200 kW DC charging.
- Adaptive M Suspension, variable sport steering and auto parking with reversing assist.
- Costs RM8,810 more and annual road tax is RM1,065 versus RM434.
- 470-litre boot is 45 litres smaller than the Audi's.
- No front-seat ventilation, head-up display or front-centre airbag listed.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM421,990✓ | RM430,800 |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM434✓ | RM1,065 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, supercharged with variable valve timing | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 268 hp | — |
| Torque | 400 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| 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 | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S-tronic | eDrive |
| Gears | 7 | 1 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | BMW AG |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 3.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 225 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 4,783 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,641 mm | 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,528 mm | 2,856 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,290 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 515 litres✓ | 470 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 245/35R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 255/35R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multilink |
| Front Wheels | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys | 20" Aerodynamic Style 862 2-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys | 20" Aerodynamic Style 862 2-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | S Sport Suspension | Adaptive M Suspension, Variable Sport Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Centre Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric 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 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 LED Projectors | LED Projector with Adaptive Laser High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated | 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 | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (6 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen 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 with Digital Key | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular, with Reversing Assist |
| 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 | — | Qi Wireless Charger, BMW IconicSounds Electric |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 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 Q5 Sportback & i4 M50 for sale
Q5 Sportback vs i4 M50 FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 Sportback or BMW i4 M50 better?
The BMW i4 M50 is the better performance and EV choice, with 537 hp, 795 Nm, 510 km range and 200 kW DC charging. Choose the Audi Q5 Sportback for its 515-litre boot, taller SUV form and far lower RM434 annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The BMW i4 M50 costs RM430,800, which is RM8,810 more than the RM421,990 Audi Q5 Sportback.
Which has the lower annual road tax?
The Audi Q5 Sportback costs RM434 per year in road tax, while the BMW i4 M50 costs RM1,065. The Audi is RM631 cheaper annually.
