Verdict
The BMW 5 Series is the clearer Malaysian purchase on disclosed specifications: RM340,800 buys a 208 hp, 330 Nm 2.0-litre mild-hybrid petrol four-cylinder, eight-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive, plus a 490-litre boot, 360-degree camera and 14.9-inch display. The Lexus ES counters with a physically larger cabin envelope, measuring 5,140 mm long on a 2,950 mm wheelbase against the BMW’s 5,060 mm and 2,900 mm. But its Malaysian price and powertrain details remain unannounced, so the RM difference and performance contest cannot yet be called.
Pick the BMW 5 Series if you want a priced RM340,800 executive sedan with 208 hp, 330 Nm, rear-wheel drive and a fully specified driver-assistance and infotainment package.
Pick the Lexus ES if maximum exterior size matters most, as it is 80 mm longer, 20 mm wider, 40 mm taller and has a 50 mm longer wheelbase.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 5 Series RM340,800; Lexus ES TBA.
- Length: BMW 5 Series 5,060 mm; Lexus ES 5,140 mm.
- Width: BMW 5 Series 1,900 mm; Lexus ES 1,920 mm.
- Height: BMW 5 Series 1,515 mm; Lexus ES 1,555 mm.
- Wheelbase: BMW 5 Series 2,900 mm; Lexus ES 2,950 mm.
5 Series
- RM340,800 Malaysian price is confirmed.
- 208 hp and 330 Nm 2.0-litre mild-hybrid turbo petrol powertrain.
- 490-litre boot, 360-degree camera and 14.9-inch display.
- 80 mm shorter and 50 mm shorter in wheelbase than the Lexus ES.
ES
- 80 mm longer body than the BMW 5 Series.
- 50 mm longer 2,950 mm wheelbase.
- 20 mm wider and 40 mm taller than the BMW 5 Series.
- Malaysian price is still TBA, so the purchase-cost gap cannot be assessed.
- No Malaysian powertrain, performance or boot-space figures have been announced.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM340,800 | TBA |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing and mild hybrid assistance | — |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 208 hp at 5,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 330 Nm at 1,500 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | — |
| Transmission Name | Eight-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | — |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,060 mm | 5,140 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,950 mm |
| Doors | 4 | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 490 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | — |
| Rear Tyre | 245/45R19 | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | — |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | — |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | — |
| Front Wheels | 19" Style-934 Alloys | — |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Style-934 Alloys | — |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) | — |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | — |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam | — |
| Taillamps | Full LED | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings | — |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Wireless Charger, 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 4 USB Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 12-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | — |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | — |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | — |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | — |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Active Lane keeping assistant and Stop & Go function | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 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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5 Series vs ES FAQ
Is the BMW 5 Series or Lexus ES better?
The BMW 5 Series is the safer choice on confirmed Malaysian specifications, with a RM340,800 price, 208 hp, 330 Nm, rear-wheel drive and extensive listed equipment. Choose the Lexus ES if its 5,140 mm length and 2,950 mm wheelbase are the priority.
What is the price difference?
It cannot yet be calculated. The BMW 5 Series costs RM340,800, while the Lexus ES Malaysian price is TBA.
Which car is larger, the BMW 5 Series or Lexus ES?
The Lexus ES is larger in every stated exterior measure: 5,140 mm long, 1,920 mm wide, 1,555 mm tall and on a 2,950 mm wheelbase, versus 5,060 mm, 1,900 mm, 1,515 mm and 2,900 mm for the BMW.
