Verdict
At RM352,900, the Audi Q5 costs RM53,900 less than the RM406,800 BMW X4, yet gets seven airbags, adaptive cruise control and a surround-view camera. The X4 answers with 249 hp and 350 Nm sent to all four wheels, plus a claimed 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time, against the Q5’s 196 hp, 340 Nm and front-wheel drive. Its adaptive suspension adds a sunroof, head-up display and auto parking, but the Audi is the sharper Malaysian buy unless those extras matter.
Q5
Pick the Audi Q5 if you want to save RM53,900 while getting seven airbags, adaptive cruise control and a surround-view camera.
X4
Pick the BMW X4 if 249 hp, all-wheel drive, adaptive suspension and a 6.3-second 0-100 km/h claim matter more than the price gap.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 RM352,900; BMW X4 RM406,800.
- Output: Audi Q5 196 hp and 340 Nm; BMW X4 249 hp and 350 Nm.
- Driveline and gearbox: Audi Q5 front-wheel drive with seven-speed S tronic; BMW X4 all-wheel drive with eight-speed Steptronic Sport automatic.
- Airbags: Audi Q5 seven; BMW X4 six.
- Wheels: Audi Q5 19-inch alloys with 235/55R19 tyres; BMW X4 21-inch alloys with 245/40R21 front and 275/35R21 rear tyres.
- Boot space: Audi Q5 520 litres; BMW X4 525 litres.
Q5
- RM53,900 lower purchase price.
- Seven airbags, adaptive cruise control and surround-view camera.
- 68-litre fuel tank versus 65 litres.
- 196 hp and front-wheel drive versus the X4's 249 hp and all-wheel drive.
- No sunroof, head-up display or auto parking.
X4
- 249 hp, 350 Nm and all-wheel drive.
- Adaptive suspension and claimed 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Sunroof, head-up display and parallel/perpendicular auto parking.
- RM53,900 more expensive.
- Six airbags versus seven in the Q5.
- Passive cruise control and a reverse camera rather than adaptive cruise control and surround view.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM352,900✓ | RM406,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM434✓ | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with Twin-Scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 196 hp at 4,300 rpm | 249 hp at 5,200 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 340 Nm at 2,000 rpm | 350 Nm at 1,450 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 82 mm × 94.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.2 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S-tronic | 8 Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic |
| Gears | 7 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | ZF |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.3 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 8.5 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 240 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 192 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 4,751 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,918 mm |
| Height | 1,669 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,817 mm | 2,864 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,890 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | 65 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 520 litres | 525 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R19 | 245/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R19 | 275/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Pirelli P Zero Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" 10 Spoke Aero Design Alloys | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" 10 Spoke Aero Design Alloys | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort suspension | Adaptive Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Centre Airbag) | 6 (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 for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 60 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Collision Prevention |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Matrix LED Headlights | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic 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 Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function and Bolster Adjustment |
| 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 | — | Panoramic, 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 Lighting (6 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, 10-speaker Audi Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen BMW Operating System 7.0 with iDrive Touch Controller, Voice Control and 16-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (464 Watts) |
| 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 with Proximity Lock/Unlock |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 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.
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Q5 vs X4 FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 or BMW X4 better?
The Audi Q5 is the better value-led choice, with a much lower price, seven airbags, adaptive cruise control and surround-view camera. Choose the BMW X4 for its 249 hp output, all-wheel drive, adaptive suspension, sunroof and head-up display.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X4 costs RM53,900 more than the Audi Q5: RM406,800 versus RM352,900.
Which is more powerful, the Audi Q5 or BMW X4?
The BMW X4 is more powerful, producing 249 hp and 350 Nm. The Audi Q5 produces 196 hp and 340 Nm. The BMW also has a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 6.3 seconds.
