Toyota Harrier vs BMW X5: Which is the most worth buying in Malaysia?

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Harrier and BMW X5 when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.

Price and Versions

The OTR price of Toyota Harrier in Malaysia is RM 289,000 - 289,000, with a total of 1 version, including 2026 HEV 2.5L Standard (RM 289,000) etc.

The OTR price of BMW X5 in Malaysia is RM 470,800 - 470,800, with a total of 3 versions, including 1.5L Standard (RM 86,300), 1.5L Executive (RM 95,300), 1.5L Premium (RM 103,300) etc.

In terms of price, the starting price of Toyota Harrier is indeed RM 181,800 cheaper than BMW X5. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But note that the few thousand cheaper might have trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

Toyota Harrier is equipped with a 2.0L Turbo, 220 hp. Official fuel consumption 9.5 L/100km.

BMW X5 is equipped with a 3.0L Turbo, 350 hp. Official fuel consumption 12.0 L/100km.

In terms of power, BMW X5's 3.0L Turbo has 130 more horsepower than Toyota Harrier's 2.0L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, both cars have enough power and won't feel underpowered.

Safety Features

Toyota Harrier's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety system includes Brand ADAS.

BMW X5's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety system includes ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).

Both cars have the same safety rating, safety features are quite comprehensive for this class. New cars nowadays are safe enough, no need to worry too much about this point.

Space and Comfort

Toyota Harrier body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

BMW X5 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, interior space difference is not significant. For this class of cars, daily use is more than enough.

Features and Technology

Toyota Harrier uses FWD drive configuration.

BMW X5 uses 4WD drive configuration.

Toyota's FWD and BMW's 4WD will have different handling experiences, test drive comparison is recommended.

Conclusion

Overall, Toyota Harrier and BMW X5 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, compare quotes from a few dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, spending time on research will definitely not go wrong.