Verdict
The RM10,912 gap puts the BMW X4 at RM406,800, but it buys a meaningful performance lead: 249 hp, 350 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds against the Lexus NX’s 184 hp, 221 Nm and 7.7 seconds. The X4 is also 91 mm longer with a 174 mm longer wheelbase, yet boot space is virtually tied at 525 versus 520 litres. The NX counters with hybrid assistance, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, ventilated front seats and a five-year manufacturer warranty. Its RM830 annual road tax is markedly higher than the BMW’s RM439.
Pick the BMW X4 if 249 hp, 350 Nm, a 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time and adaptive suspension matter more than hybrid assistance and stop-and-go cruise control.
Pick the Lexus NX if you want hybrid assistance, ventilated front seats, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and a five-year manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Performance: BMW X4 has 249 hp and 350 Nm; Lexus NX has 184 hp and 221 Nm.
- Acceleration: BMW X4 reaches 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds; Lexus NX takes 7.7 seconds.
- Road tax: BMW X4 costs RM439 per year; Lexus NX costs RM830 per year.
- Wheelbase: BMW X4 measures 2,864 mm; Lexus NX measures 2,690 mm.
- Warranty: BMW X4 has a two-year manufacturer warranty; Lexus NX has a five-year manufacturer warranty.
- Driver assistance: BMW X4 has passive cruise control; Lexus NX has adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go.
X4
- 249 hp and 350 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds
- Adaptive suspension and 21-inch wheels
- Panoramic sunroof, auto parking and 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio
- Six airbags versus the Lexus NX’s seven
- Passive cruise control versus adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go
- No ventilated front seats
NX
- Hybrid assistance with two motors
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and panoramic-view reverse camera
- Ventilated front seats and five-year manufacturer warranty
- 184 hp and 221 Nm trail the BMW X4’s 249 hp and 350 Nm
- 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.4 seconds slower
- No sunroof or auto-parking function
What the X4 has over the NX
What the NX has over the X4
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The X4's wheelbase is 174 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The X4 is 53 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM406,800 | RM395,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM830 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM4,155/mo | RM4,040/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM10,890 | RM10,640✓ |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM3,383 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM16.92 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM73,561 | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Twin-Scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Horsepower | 249 hp at 5,200 rpm✓ | 184 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 350 Nm at 1,450 rpm✓ | 221 Nm at 4,300 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | 87.5 mm × 103.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2 | 14 |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 133 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 208 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic | 8-Speed Direct Shift |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.3 seconds✓ | 7.7 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 8.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 200 km/h |
| Co2 | 192 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,751 mm | 4,660 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,621 mm | 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,864 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Weight | 1,890 kg | 1,765 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 520 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R21 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R21 | 235/50R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Run-flat | Bridgestone Alenza 001 Run-flats |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | — | 26 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | — | 16 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | — | 12 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy | 20" Dark Grey Metallic with Bright Machined Finish Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy | 20" Dark Grey Metallic with Bright Machined Finish Alloy |
| 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 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 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 | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), TPMS |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic High Beam | 3 LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | 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 and Bolster Adjustment | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 1 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" 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Proximity Lock/Unlock | 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 Contactless Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Panoramic View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | — |
| 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 | Qi Wireless Charger, Smart Card Key |
| 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. 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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X4 vs NX FAQ
Is the BMW X4 or Lexus NX better?
The BMW X4 is better for outright pace, with 249 hp, 350 Nm and a 6.3-second 0-100 km/h run. The Lexus NX is better equipped for low-speed assistance and front-seat comfort, adding stop-and-go adaptive cruise control and ventilation.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X4 costs RM10,912 more than the Lexus NX: RM406,800 versus RM395,888. The BMW also has lower annual road tax at RM439, compared with RM830 for the Lexus.
Which has the better warranty and driver assistance?
The Lexus NX has the longer manufacturer warranty at five years versus two years for the BMW X4. It also gets adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, while the BMW uses passive cruise control; both have blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping steering correction.
Which one is locally assembled?
The X4 is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the NX is fully imported (CBU) from Japan. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.