Verdict
The BMW X6 costs RM735,800 to the Lexus LM’s RM1,228,000, leaving a RM492,200 gap. The X6 is the clear driver’s choice on paper: 335 hp, 450 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time, plus a much larger 580-litre boot. The LM instead is the people mover, with seven seats, a 3,000 mm wheelbase and power-folding third-row seats. Malaysian buyers who need to carry more than five should accept the LM’s 110-litre boot with all seats in use; everyone else should question the sizeable premium.
X6
Pick the BMW X6 if you want 335 hp, 450 Nm, all-wheel drive and 580 litres of boot space for RM492,200 less.
LM
Pick the Lexus LM if seven seats, power-folding third-row seats, ventilated front seats and a five-year warranty matter more than outright performance.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X6 RM735,800; Lexus LM RM1,228,000.
- Power and torque: BMW X6 335 hp and 450 Nm; Lexus LM 188 hp and 236 Nm.
- Driveline: BMW X6 all-wheel drive; Lexus LM front-wheel drive.
- Seating and boot space: BMW X6 five seats and 580 litres; Lexus LM seven seats and 110 litres.
- Warranty: BMW X6 two years plus a three-year extended warranty; Lexus LM five years.
- Road tax: BMW X6 RM1,637 per year; Lexus LM RM835 per year.
X6
- 335 hp, 450 Nm and a 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- All-wheel drive with Adaptive M Suspension.
- 580-litre boot and 18-speaker Harman Kardon audio.
- Five seats versus the Lexus LM’s seven.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus five years.
- RM1,637 annual road tax versus RM835.
LM
- Seven seats with power-folding last-row seats.
- 18-way ventilated front seats and Lexus Climate Concierge.
- Adaptive cruise control with stop and go, plus a five-year warranty.
- RM492,200 dearer than the BMW X6.
- 110-litre boot versus the BMW X6’s 580 litres.
- Front-wheel drive versus the BMW X6’s all-wheel drive.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM735,800✓ | RM1,228,000 |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637 | RM835✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift with Mild Hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | 335 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 188 hp |
| Torque | 450 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓ | 236 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 12 hp | 180 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | 270 Nm✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Steptronic Sport | E-CVT |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,960 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,700 mm | 1,955 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 2,240 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 580 litres✓ | 110 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R22 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/30R22 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Michelin Primacy SUV+ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 22" M Light Alloy Wheels V-Spoke Style 747 M | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" M Light Alloy Wheels V-Spoke Style 747 M | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | 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 Memory Function and Adjustable Lumbar | 18-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with Power Fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Rear Panoramic Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades | Powered rear sun shade and rear door window shades |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 14" Lexus Premium Audio Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 10 Speakers |
| 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 | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Surround View | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Yes | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch |
| 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 | 2 years | 5 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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X6 vs LM FAQ
Is the BMW X6 or Lexus LM better?
The BMW X6 is better for performance, all-wheel-drive traction and luggage capacity, with 335 hp, 450 Nm and a 580-litre boot. The Lexus LM is better when seven seats, a power-folding third row and a five-year warranty are decisive.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LM costs RM492,200 more than the BMW X6.
Which one is better for carrying passengers?
The Lexus LM carries seven people, compared with five in the BMW X6. It also has a longer 3,000 mm wheelbase and power-folding last-row seats, though its boot capacity is only 110 litres against 580 litres in the X6.
