Verdict
The BMW iX3 is the stronger case for buyers able to charge: its two motors make 463 hp and 645 Nm, reach 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and carry a 113.4-kWh battery rated at 726 km. It costs RM28,000 less than the X4, yet gets a 360-degree camera, Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go and 22-inch wheels. The X4 counters with a 240 km/h top speed, adaptive suspension, a 525-litre boot and RM439 annual road tax against RM765. Pick petrol only if its 65-litre refuelling routine suits you better.
Pick the BMW iX3 if you can charge regularly and want 463 hp, 726 km of rated range and quicker 4.9-second acceleration for less money.
Pick the BMW X4 if you want a petrol SUV with a 240 km/h top speed, adaptive suspension and lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX3 RM378,800; BMW X4 RM406,800.
- Power: BMW iX3 463 hp; BMW X4 249 hp.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW iX3 4.9 seconds; BMW X4 6.3 seconds.
- Top speed: BMW iX3 210 km/h; BMW X4 240 km/h.
- Annual road tax: BMW iX3 RM765; BMW X4 RM439.
- Boot space: BMW iX3 520 litres; BMW X4 525 litres.
iX3
- 463 hp and 645 Nm from two motors
- 726 km rated range from a 113.4-kWh battery
- 360-degree camera and Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go
- 210 km/h top speed versus the X4's 240 km/h
- RM765 annual road tax versus RM439
- 520-litre boot is 5 litres smaller
X4
- 240 km/h top speed
- Adaptive suspension
- 525-litre boot and RM439 annual road tax
- 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.4 seconds slower
- 249 hp and 350 Nm trail the iX3's 463 hp and 645 Nm
- Reverse camera only, where the iX3 has a 360-degree camera
What the iX3 has over the X4
What the X4 has over the iX3
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM378,800✓ | RM406,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM765 | RM439✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM3,865/mo✓ | RM4,155/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM10,097✓ | RM10,890 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM1,388✓ | RM3,383 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.94✓ | RM16.92 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM61,248✓ | RM73,561 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 5.2 hours | — |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 20 min | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 6th-generation BMW eDrive, 800V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with Twin-Scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | — | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 249 hp at 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | — | 350 Nm at 1,450 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 82 mm × 94.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.2 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 463 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 645 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 113.4 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 726 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 400 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.7 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8 Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9 seconds✓ | 6.3 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 8.5 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 240 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 192 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,782 mm | 4,751 mm |
| Width | 1,895 mm | 1,918 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,897 mm | 2,864 mm |
| Weight | 2,285 kg | 1,890 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 65 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 520 litres | 525 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/35R22 | 245/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R22 | 275/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Pirelli P Zero Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Hungary (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys (9J) | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys (9.5J) | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Adaptive Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 60 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Collision Prevention |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED, with High-beam Assistant | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | M Sport Seats, Power Adjustable with Driver Memory | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function and Bolster Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | 3-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, with Climate Comfort Glazing | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Wireless Charger, 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Ambient Light | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting (6 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | Harman Kardon 13 Speakers (430W); 17.9" Central Display + 43.3" Panoramic Vision, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Wireless Charging | 12.3" Touchscreen BMW Operating System 7.0 with iDrive Touch Controller, Voice Control and 16-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (464 Watts) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Comfort Access) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation with Proximity Lock/Unlock |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | Yes | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | Yes | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parking Assistant Professional with Remote Control 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 | Flexible Fast Charger (Mode 2) included; Drive Recorder and Remote Theft Recorder; Intelligent Personal Assistant | Auto-dimming Mirrors |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | RM399,800 with 5-year extended warranty and service package | — |
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). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Is the BMW iX3 or BMW X4 better?
The iX3 is the better choice if home or workplace charging is practical, because it is cheaper, faster and rated for 726 km. Choose the X4 for petrol refuelling, adaptive suspension, a 240 km/h top speed and lower annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX3 costs RM378,800 and the BMW X4 costs RM406,800, so the iX3 is RM28,000 cheaper.
Which is quicker, the BMW iX3 or BMW X4?
The BMW iX3 is quicker, completing 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds versus 6.3 seconds for the BMW X4. The X4 has the higher top speed, at 240 km/h against 210 km/h.
How long does charging take?
The iX3's 113.4 kWh battery takes about 5.2 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 20 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 400 kW peak.
Which one is locally assembled?
The X4 is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the iX3 is fully imported (CBU) from Hungary. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.