Verdict
The BMW iX3 costs RM51,088 less at RM378,800, yet brings 463 hp and 645 Nm against the Lexus RZ’s 308 hp and 435 Nm. Its 113.4-kWh battery also claims 726 km, 286 km beyond the RZ, while 400-kW DC charging gives it a much stronger long-distance brief. The RZ counters with lower RM335 annual road tax, 160 kg less weight and a five-year vehicle warranty versus two years. For Malaysian buyers who regularly cover distance, the BMW is the clearer pick; the Lexus suits those prioritising warranty cover and lower annual tax.
Pick the BMW iX3 if you want 726 km of claimed range, 400-kW DC charging and a 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time for less money.
Pick the Lexus RZ if a five-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty, RM335 road tax and a 160-kg lower kerb weight matter more than range and charging speed.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX3 RM378,800; Lexus RZ RM429,888.
- Battery and range: BMW iX3 113.4 kWh and 726 km; Lexus RZ 71.4 kWh and 440 km.
- DC charging: BMW iX3 400 kW; Lexus RZ 150 kW.
- Output: BMW iX3 463 hp and 645 Nm; Lexus RZ 308 hp and 435 Nm.
- Performance: BMW iX3 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and 210 km/h; Lexus RZ 5.3 seconds and 160 km/h.
- Warranty and road tax: BMW iX3 two years and RM765/year; Lexus RZ five years and RM335/year.
iX3
- 286 km more claimed EV range
- 400-kW DC and 22-kW AC charging
- 463 hp, 645 Nm and 4.9-second 0-100 km/h
- Two-year vehicle warranty versus five years
- RM765 annual road tax versus RM335
- 160 kg heavier
RZ
- Five-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty
- RM430 lower annual road tax
- 160 kg lighter with a 522-litre boot
- 440-km range is 286 km shorter
- 150-kW DC charging trails the BMW’s 400 kW
- 308 hp and 435 Nm make it slower to 100 km/h
What the iX3 has over the RZ
What the RZ 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✓ | RM429,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM765 | RM335✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM3,865/mo✓ | RM4,390/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM10,097✓ | RM11,425 |
| Electricity / year (est.) | RM1,388✓ | RM1,442 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.94✓ | RM7.21 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM61,248✓ | RM66,009 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 5.2 hours✓ | 6.5 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 20 min✓ | 35 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 6th-generation BMW eDrive, 800V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 463 hp✓ | 308 hp |
| Motor Torque | 645 Nm✓ | 435 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 113.4 kWh✓ | 71.4 kWh |
| EV Range | 726 km✓ | 440 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 400 kW✓ | 150 kW |
| V2L | 3.7 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9 seconds✓ | 5.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,782 mm | 4,805 mm |
| Width | 1,895 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,897 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 2,285 kg | 2,125 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 520 litres | 522 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/35R22 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R22 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Hungary (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys (9J) | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys (9.5J) | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack And Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| 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 on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED, with High-beam Assistant | Bi-LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | M Sport Seats, Power Adjustable with Driver Memory | 10-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | 3-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, with Climate Comfort Glazing | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Wireless Charger, 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 3 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Ambient Light | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Harman Kardon 13 Speakers (430W); 17.9" Central Display + 43.3" Panoramic Vision, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Wireless Charging | 14" EMV Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay and 12-speaker Lexus Premium Sound System |
| 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation (with Smart Card Key) |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | Yes | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | Yes | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parking Assistant Professional with Remote Control Parking | Yes |
| 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 | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | RM399,800 with 5-year extended warranty and service package | 8-year, unlimited mileage warranty on EV battery |
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. 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 November 2026.
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iX3 vs RZ FAQ
Is the BMW iX3 or Lexus RZ better?
The BMW iX3 is better for performance, range and charging, with 463 hp, 726 km and 400-kW DC capability. Choose the Lexus RZ for its five-year vehicle warranty, lower road tax and lower weight.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus RZ costs RM51,088 more than the BMW iX3. The BMW’s lower price also includes the larger 113.4-kWh battery, 726-km claimed range and 400-kW DC charging.
Which EV is better for long-distance driving?
The BMW iX3 is the stronger long-distance EV: its claimed 726-km range exceeds the Lexus RZ’s 440 km, and its 400-kW DC charging rate is 250 kW higher than the RZ’s 150 kW.
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. The RZ's 71.4 kWh battery takes about 6.5 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 35 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 150 kW peak.