Verdict
The BMW X5 G05 LCI costs RM82,000 more at RM470,800, but it earns that gap with 308 hp, 540 Nm, a 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time, 650 litres of boot space and a fuller driver-assistance suite. Its RM1,637 annual road tax is steep beside the F15’s RM439, however. The F15 remains the sensible plug-in choice: its 9.2 kWh battery delivers a stated 31 km EV range and 3.3 L/100 km rating, while its 113 hp motor supports the 245 hp 2.0-litre turbo engine. Pick the newer car for pace and space; pick the F15 for lower running costs.
F15
Pick the BMW X5 F15 if lower RM439 road tax, a 31 km EV range and rear-seat entertainment matter more than outright performance.
G05 LCI
Pick the BMW X5 G05 LCI if you want 308 hp, 540 Nm, a 650-litre boot and modern assistance systems.
Key differences
- Price and road tax: BMW X5 F15 RM388,800 and RM439/year; BMW X5 G05 LCI RM470,800 and RM1,637/year.
- Performance: BMW X5 F15 makes 245 hp and 350 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds; BMW X5 G05 LCI makes 308 hp and 540 Nm, doing it in 5.4 seconds.
- Powertrain: BMW X5 F15 has a 1,997 cc inline-four plus a 113 hp/250 Nm motor; BMW X5 G05 LCI has a 2,998 cc inline-six rated at 308 hp/540 Nm.
- Size and luggage: BMW X5 F15 is 4,886 mm long with a 2,933 mm wheelbase and 500-litre boot; BMW X5 G05 LCI is 4,935 mm long with a 2,975 mm wheelbase and…
- Safety: BMW X5 F15 has six airbags and lane-keeping warning; BMW X5 G05 LCI has eight airbags and lane-keeping steering correction.
- Wheels: BMW X5 F15 uses 19-inch wheels with 255/50 front and 285/45 rear tyres; BMW X5 G05 LCI gets 21-inch wheels with 275/40 front and 315/35 rear tyres.
F15
- 31 km stated EV range from a 9.2 kWh battery
- Much lower RM439 annual road tax
- 900W Harman Kardon system and dual 10.2-inch rear screens
- Slower 6.8-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.4 seconds
- Smaller 500-litre boot versus 650 litres
- Six airbags and lane warning trail the G05 LCI’s eight airbags and steering correction
G05 LCI
- 308 hp and 540 Nm from the 3.0-litre inline-six
- 650-litre boot and 42 mm longer wheelbase
- Adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and auto parking
- RM1,637 annual road tax versus RM439
- No front foglamps, where the F15 has them
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus five years on the F15
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM388,800✓ | RM470,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM1,637 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbo with variable valve timing, electric motor assistance | 24-valve DOHC, Turbochaged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | 2,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 245 hp at 5,000 rpm | 308 hp at 5,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 350 Nm at 1,250 rpm | 540 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 84 mm × 90.1 mm | 82 mm × 94.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 11 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 113 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 9.2 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 31 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 3.7 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Sport Automatic | Eight-speed Steptronic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.8 seconds | 5.4 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 3.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 77 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,886 mm | 4,935 mm |
| Width | 1,938 mm | 2,004 mm |
| Height | 1,762 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,933 mm | 2,975 mm |
| Weight | 2,305 kg | 2,240 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | 83 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 650 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/50R19 | 275/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/45R19 | 315/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Double-spoke Style 467 Alloy | 21" Style 915M Light Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 19" M Double-spoke Style 467 Alloy | 21" Style 915M Light Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Dynamic Damping Control | Air Suspension with Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| 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 on two outer rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Automatic light city braking (under 60 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Reflectors with High Beam Assist | Adaptive LED headlights with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | Middle Row 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 1 USB-A, 1 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map + Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear door window shades | Powered Sunroof Shade, Manual Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | Navigation System with BMW Professional Audio with DVD Drive, 10.25" monitor operated by iDrive, Bluetooth, USB, 900w Harman Kardon Surround Sound System , Dual 10.2" Rear Entertainment Screens | 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 & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot, contactless opening | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Available, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 3 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free scheduled maintenance. 6-year/100,000 km hybrid 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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F15 vs G05 LCI FAQ
Is the BMW X5 F15 or BMW X5 G05 LCI better?
The BMW X5 G05 LCI is better for performance, luggage capacity and driver assistance, with 308 hp, 540 Nm, a 5.4-second sprint and a 650-litre boot. The F15 is the stronger running-cost choice thanks to its plug-in system and RM439 road tax.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X5 G05 LCI is RM82,000 dearer: RM470,800 against RM388,800 for the BMW X5 F15. Its annual road tax is also RM1,198 higher, at RM1,637 versus RM439.
Which X5 has the better plug-in capability?
The BMW X5 F15 is the clear plug-in choice. It has one 113 hp, 250 Nm motor, a 9.2 kWh battery, 3.7 kW AC charging and a stated 31 km EV range. No corresponding battery, charging or EV-range figures are stated for the G05 LCI.
