Verdict
The BMW i4 M50 is the dramatic choice: its two motors make 537 hp and 795 Nm, reach 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, and its 83.9-kWh battery is rated for 510 km. The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer asks a different question, with 10 seats and a 3,430-mm wheelbase against five seats and 2,856 mm. For a Malaysian household moving people, the Mercedes is decisively more useful; for a driver able to charge, the BMW’s 200-kW DC charging and 470-litre boot suit daily sedan duties far better.
i4 M50
Pick the BMW i4 M50 if you want 537 hp, 795 Nm, 3.9-second 0-100 km/h pace and a 510-km electric range in a five-seat sedan.
Vito Tourer
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer if carrying up to 10 people matters more than outright performance and EV charging.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i4 M50 RM430,800; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer RM435,000.
- Seating: BMW i4 M50 has 5 seats; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer has 10 seats.
- Output: BMW i4 M50 has 537 hp and 795 Nm; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer has 208 hp and 350 Nm.
- Length: BMW i4 M50 is 4,783 mm; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer is 5,370 mm.
- Wheelbase: BMW i4 M50 measures 2,856 mm; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer measures 3,430 mm.
- Annual road tax: BMW i4 M50 RM1,065; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer RM436.
i4 M50
- 537 hp, 795 Nm and 3.9-second 0-100 km/h performance
- 83.9-kWh battery, 510-km range and 200-kW DC charging
- 14.9-inch touchscreen, 17-speaker Harman Kardon audio and 360-degree camera
- Only five seats versus the Vito Tourer’s 10
- RM1,065 annual road tax versus RM436
- 2,856-mm wheelbase versus the Vito Tourer’s 3,430 mm
Vito Tourer
- 10 seats with sliding second-row seating and folding/sliding fourth-row bench
- 3,430-mm wheelbase and 5,370-mm body length
- Heated memory front seats and 2nd- and 3rd-row ISOFIX
- 208 hp and 350 Nm versus the BMW’s 537 hp and 795 Nm
- 7-inch touchscreen versus the BMW’s 14.9-inch display, and no navigation
- Manual boot operation and manual-key starting versus the BMW’s powered boot and keyless push-button start
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM430,800✓ | RM435,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | MPV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Commercial |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,065 | RM436✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 208 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | — | 350 Nm at 1,300 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.8 |
| 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 | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | eDrive | 9G-TRONIC |
| Gears | 1 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BMW AG | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.9 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 225 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,783 mm | 5,370 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,958 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,856 mm | 3,430 mm |
| Weight | 2,290 kg | 3,100 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 10 |
| Boot Space | 470 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 245/35R20 | 225/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R20 | 225/55R17 |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat | Dunlop Econodrive |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Spain (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multilink | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 20" Aerodynamic Style 862 2-tone Alloy | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Aerodynamic Style 862 2-tone Alloy | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension, Variable Sport Steering | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 10 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for Rear Passenger Seats in 2nd and 3rd Row |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian, Cyclist and Cross Traffic Detection (5 km/h to 250 km/h) | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Exterior Loudspeaker for Pedestrians, Active Protection | Attention Assist |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive Laser High Beam | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| 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 Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, Captain Seats 3rd Row, Folding and Sliding 4th Row Bench |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 2 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (6 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14.9" Touchscreen BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 17-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (525W) | 7" Touchscreen Audio 30 with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular, with Reversing Assist | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Foot-operated |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger, BMW IconicSounds Electric | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years✓ | 2 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.
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i4 M50 vs Vito Tourer FAQ
Is the BMW i4 M50 or Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer better?
The BMW i4 M50 is better for electric performance, with 537 hp, 795 Nm and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time. The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer is better when passenger capacity is the priority, carrying 10 instead of five.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer costs RM4,200 more than the BMW i4 M50.
Which one carries more passengers?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer carries 10 people, double the BMW i4 M50’s five-seat capacity. Its second row slides, while its fourth-row bench folds and slides.
