Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the RM190,000 gap buys the G90’s plug-in hybrid hardware: a 194 hp, 280 Nm motor, 22.1 kWh battery and 67 km EV range, plus 7.4 kW AC charging. It also brings a 14.9-inch display, 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio and steering-correction lane keeping. But the F90 is 655 kg lighter at 1,855 kg, reaches 100 km/h 0.1 seconds sooner and carries 64 litres more boot space. The F90 makes more sense for outright pace and luggage capacity; the G90 suits drivers able to use its electric range regularly.
Pick the F90 if you want the lighter 1,855 kg M5, a 3.4-second 0-100 km/h time and a larger 530-litre boot.
Pick the G90 if you can charge at home or work and want 67 km of EV range, newer driver assistance and a more lavish cabin.
Key differences
- Price: F90 RM1,010,800; G90 RM1,200,800.
- Powertrain: F90 has a 592 hp 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8; G90 has a 591 hp 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 plus a 194 hp electric motor.
- Weight: F90 1,855 kg; G90 2,510 kg.
- 0-100 km/h: F90 3.4 seconds; G90 3.5 seconds.
- Boot space and fuel tank: F90 530 litres and 76 litres; G90 466 litres and 60 litres.
- Hybrid capability: F90 has no motor or battery; G90 has a 22.1 kWh battery, 67 km EV range and 7.4 kW AC charging.
F90
- 655 kg lighter than the G90
- Quicker 3.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- 530-litre boot and 76-litre fuel tank
- No electric motor, battery or EV range
- Warning-only lane keeping versus the G90’s steering correction
- Smaller 10.25-inch display and 16-speaker Harman Kardon system
G90
- 67 km EV range from a 22.1 kWh battery
- Seven airbags, blind-spot monitoring and steering-correction lane keeping
- 14.9-inch curved display and 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio
- 655 kg heavier at 2,510 kg
- 0.1 seconds slower to 100 km/h
- 466-litre boot and 60-litre fuel tank are smaller
What the F90 has over the G90
What the G90 has over the F90
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The F90's wheelbase is 125 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The F90 is 156 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the F90: 530 litres against 466.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,010,800✓ | RM1,200,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM8,408 | RM8,408 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM10,320/mo✓ | RM12,260/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM26,724✓ | RM31,664 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM4,179 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM20.90 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM196,555 | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbo with variable valve timing | 32-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection, Variable Valve Timing and Lift, plug-in hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | 4,395 cc |
| Horsepower | 592 hp at 5,600 rpm✓ | 591 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 750 Nm at 1,800 rpm | 750 Nm at 1,800 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | 89 mm × 88.3 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 194 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 280 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 22.1 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 67 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 7.4 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Automatic with Steptronic | M Steptronic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.4 seconds✓ | 3.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 10.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 241 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,966 mm | 5,096 mm |
| Width | 2,126 mm | 1,970 mm |
| Height | 1,473 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,982 mm | 2,857 mm |
| Weight | 1,855 kg | 2,510 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 76 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 530 litres✓ | 466 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R20 | 265/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R20 | 295/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Hankook S1 evo Z |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | — | 26 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | — | 19 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" M Double-spoke Style 706M Alloy | 20" M Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M Double-spoke Style 706M Alloy | 21" M Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Sport suspension - Variable Damper Control | M Adaptive Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| 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 outer two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Automatic braking | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Headlights | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | Fixed Rear Seat | 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 |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear door window sun shades | Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 10.25" BMW Navigation system Professional, iDrive Touch controller, Gesture Control, 16-speaker 600W Harman Kardon surround sound system | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins 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 Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation with Proximity Lock/Unlock |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Wireless Qi Charger, BMW ConnectedDrive, Concierge Service | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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F90 vs G90 FAQ
Is the BMW M5 F90 or BMW M5 G90 better?
The F90 is better for lower weight, a marginally quicker 0-100 km/h time and more luggage space. The G90 is better if you will use its 67 km EV range and want stronger safety and infotainment equipment.
What is the price difference?
The G90 costs RM190,000 more than the F90: RM1,200,800 against RM1,010,800. That extra money brings plug-in hybrid capability, a larger display, Bowers & Wilkins audio and additional driver-assistance hardware.
Can the BMW M5 G90 run on electric power?
Yes. The G90 has one 194 hp, 280 Nm electric motor and a 22.1 kWh battery, with a quoted EV range of 67 km. It accepts AC charging at up to 7.4 kW.
Which has the better warranty?
The F90 carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 2 years for the G90.