Verdict
At RM406,800, the BMW X4 undercuts the RM429,888 Lexus RZ by RM23,088 and brings a 525-litre boot, panoramic sunroof and adaptive suspension. The RZ counters with 308 hp and 435 Nm from two motors, reaching 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds against 6.3 seconds, plus a 440-km EV range. Its 150-kW DC and 11-kW AC charging, five-year vehicle warranty and RM335 annual road tax make the Lexus the stronger EV-led choice; choose the X4 for its RM439 road tax petrol ownership and 240-km/h top speed.
X4
Pick the BMW X4 if you want to spend RM23,088 less, value its panoramic sunroof and adaptive suspension, and need the 240-km/h top speed.
RZ
Pick the Lexus RZ if you want electric driving, 440 km of stated range, quicker 5.3-second acceleration and a five-year vehicle warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X4 RM406,800; Lexus RZ RM429,888.
- Power and torque: BMW X4 249 hp and 350 Nm; Lexus RZ 308 hp and 435 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X4 6.3 seconds; Lexus RZ 5.3 seconds.
- Top speed: BMW X4 240 km/h; Lexus RZ 160 km/h.
- Annual road tax: BMW X4 RM439; Lexus RZ RM335.
- Warranty: BMW X4 two years; Lexus RZ five years, plus an eight-year unlimited-mileage EV battery warranty.
X4
- RM23,088 lower purchase price
- 525-litre boot and 40:20:40 rear-seat split
- Panoramic sunroof and adaptive suspension
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 6.3 seconds versus 5.3 seconds
- Lower outputs: 249 hp and 350 Nm versus 308 hp and 435 Nm
- Two-year warranty versus five years
RZ
- 308 hp, 435 Nm and 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- 71.4-kWh battery, 440-km range, 11-kW AC and 150-kW DC charging
- Adaptive cruise control with steering assist and stop-and-go
- Costs RM23,088 more
- 160-km/h top speed versus 240 km/h
- 522-litre boot is 3 litres smaller and the rear seat splits 60:40 rather than 40:20:40
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM406,800✓ | RM429,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM335✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Twin-Scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 249 hp at 5,200 rpm | — |
| Torque | 350 Nm at 1,450 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 308 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 435 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 71.4 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 440 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.3 seconds | 5.3 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Co2 | 192 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,751 mm | 4,805 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,621 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,864 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 1,890 kg | 2,125 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 522 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R21 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R21 | 235/50R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Run-flat | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack And Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| 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 for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 60 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Collision Prevention | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic High Beam | Bi-LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function and Bolster Adjustment | 10-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 3 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting (6 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen BMW Operating System 7.0 with iDrive Touch Controller, Voice Control and 16-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (464 Watts) | 14" EMV Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay and 12-speaker Lexus Premium Sound System |
| 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Proximity Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation (with Smart Card Key) |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | Yes |
| 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 | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year, unlimited mileage warranty on EV battery |
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 X4 & RZ for sale
X4 vs RZ FAQ
Is the BMW X4 or Lexus RZ better?
The Lexus RZ is better for EV range, charging, acceleration and warranty cover: it does 0-100 km/h in 5.3 seconds and has a 440-km stated range. The BMW X4 suits buyers who want a lower entry price, panoramic sunroof and 240-km/h top speed.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X4 costs RM23,088 less than the Lexus RZ. The gap is RM406,800 versus RM429,888.
Which is quicker, the BMW X4 or Lexus RZ?
The Lexus RZ is quicker to 100 km/h, taking 5.3 seconds against the BMW X4's 6.3 seconds. The BMW has the higher top speed, however, at 240 km/h versus 160 km/h.
