Here’s a gallery of the BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport which was launched in April this year as the new range-topper in the fourth-generation (G45) X5 line-up in Malaysia, sitting above the X3 20 xDrive M Sport that arrived earlier.
The latter was originally priced at RM320,800 on-the-road without insurance, or RM348,700 with the optional five-year warranty and service package (known as BMW Service & Repair Inclusive). Since then, the base X3 has received a price revision to RM325,800 (RM353,700 with BSRI). As for the X3 30 xDrive M Sport, it launched at RM358,800 (RM386,700 with BSRI), making it RM33,000 more than the entry-level variant.
For the premium, you’re getting a more powerful version of the B48 2.0 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine with 258 PS and 400 Nm of torque. Both X3 variants feature standard suspension and a 48-volt mild hybrid delivering a temporary boost of 18 PS and 200 Nm, with the B48 being mated to a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission and BMW’s xDrive all-wheel drive system.
With more grunt, the X3 30 xDrive M Sport gets from 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds and has a top speed of 240 km/h. By comparison, the X3 20 xDrive Sport with its 190 PS and 310 Nm needs 7.8 seconds to complete century sprint and it maxes out at 215 km/h.
In addition to more power, the top-spec X3 also gets larger 20-inch M light-alloy wheels in a double-spoke style 1036 M bicolour design (instead of 19-inch units), M Sport brakes with dark blue metallic-painted callipers, adaptive LED headlamps (no adaptive for the X3 20 xDrive M Sport), a panoramic glass roof. The M Sport styling package, satin aluminium trim and Iconic Glow grille are shared across the range.
Inside, you get the same Veganza perforated and quilted synthetic leather upholstery in black, M leather steering wheel, an anthracite headliner and sport seats. For the X3 30, the trim is Magnolia printed fine wood from the BWM Individual catalogue whereas the X3 20 gets M fine-brushed aluminium trim décor.
Another difference is the X3 30 comes with front seat ventilation as well as a 15-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system with 765 watts of amplification. Shared with the X3 20 is three-zone climate control, ambient lighting, the BMW Interaction bar, a wireless charging pad, an interior camera, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen, a head-up display and Connected Package Professional.
In terms of driving assistance systems, the X3 30 gets the same Driving Assistant Plus package, which includes lane change warning with active steering intervention, front collision warning with brake intervention (AEB), and the evasion assistant for vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians (including when turning and at intersections).
Also on are the speed limit display with no-overtaking indicator and pre-warning, attentiveness assistant, rear cross traffic warning with brake intervention, exit warning, rear collision prevention, active cruise control with stop-and-go, and the steering and lane control assistant.
Similarly, there’s Parking Assistant Plus included, with a surround view system, remote 3D view, a drive recorder, Park Assist and Reversing Assistant part of the package. The X3 30 is listed with an additional Active Park Distance Control with pedestrian detection when parking.
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if not for chinese brands, Malaysian will still pay yahudi price for euro trash
I see more and more new BMW on the road compared to China EV. Anyone who can afford 300k plus will not even look at China EV. They straight go buy BMW or BMW i EV. Just like you will choose Iphone straight away if you must spend 10k on phone. You wont look at the oppo or vivo even if those phone have more features or more advance. Dont cocoon in your little dream world.
This comment shows that this person is living in his own world lol
The numbers of orders is testament to the poor education standards of Malaysia. Unintelligent people end up buying this car for a premium while CCP sells better car for less. This is without even talking about Chinese cars at the same price range which is leaps and bounds better than the BMW . I guess it’s the brand name
I have a house in Shanghai. I stayed in Shanghai 3 months every year as holiday. Upper class Chinese buy BMW and Merc and porsche Ferrari. Nobody brag about their didi(taxi) BYD. Chinese girl can easily be your gf when you have BMW. They dont wanna date a BYD owner. You can go stay in Shanghai or Guangzhou for a few years to see it. You mean they are unintelligent now?
Got gadgets and bells & whistles = leaps and bound better lol
just buy the superb zeekr 7x instead of this german conjob
Only fool will pay more for this when the iX1, iX1-L and iX2 exists, i.e if you really insist on BMW.
you forgot to mention lumbar support. X3 20 doesn’t get that. also only black interior is available for the 30 (weird), whereas you can get either black or espresso brown for the lower spec 20.
Worth it alone just for the speakers. The X3 20’s SIX speakers are absolute bonkers for a 300k+ vehicle.
absolute bonkers to justify paying 350k+ for a bmw merely because it gave you a few extra speakers
I drive a 2025 g60 530i and I can assure you the high end Bower & Wilkin stereo in my car sound like a true concert or orchestra compared to my friends g30 530i harmon cardon. I enjoy every bit of time in my car. I nvr thought the stereo alone could elevate my mood and sense of luxury that much. And that smooth and powerful mild hybrid engine at low to very high speed is a plus. Ofcourse, whenever I got out from my car, attendant especially female will treat me very well with all the smile and flirt for my phone no. Im still single and 30, I got to know so many new female friends flirting with me from and near around my company after I bought this car. 5 series with full bodykit. Worth it worth it! By the way my first dream car back then is Toyota Celica Gts. Thats a beauty till now and cost just 3 of my bmw wheel.
hate to break it to you but the reason you can pull ladies is because you drive a 400k car; it doesnt necessarily need to be a bmw 530i. you could have bought a denza b8 instead and you will still equally be able to attract chicks . keep in mind the denza is a far superior vehicle with double the power of your puny B48 engine , more space, more features and luxury specs, offroad ability too.
I think this entire paultan blog and the comments has been invaded with CCP trouper and bots.
Granted I still think BMW interior is ass. But I won’t touch a Chinese car with a 10 foot pole either. You do you.