Verdict
The BMW iX3 NA5 is the clear new-car step forward, but its RM378,800 price is RM79,000 above the RM299,800 BMW iX3 G08 and annual road tax rises from RM305 to RM765. That money buys two motors, all-wheel drive, 463 hp and a 726 km EV range, against the G08’s rear-drive 282 hp and 453 km. For Malaysian buyers who can charge at home and want the cheaper route into an iX3, the G08 remains sensible; the NA5 makes more sense for frequent long-distance driving and faster DC stops.
Pick the BMW iX3 G08 if a RM79,000 lower purchase price, lower RM305 annual road tax and heated front seats matter more than maximum range and performance.
Pick the BMW iX3 NA5 if you want 726 km of range, 400 kW DC charging, all-wheel drive and 4.9-second 0-100 km/h pace.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX3 G08 RM299,800; BMW iX3 NA5 RM378,800.
- Motors and drive: BMW iX3 G08 one motor, rear-wheel drive; BMW iX3 NA5 two motors, all-wheel drive.
- Output: BMW iX3 G08 282 hp and 400 Nm; BMW iX3 NA5 463 hp and 645 Nm.
- Battery and range: BMW iX3 G08 73.8 kWh and 453 km; BMW iX3 NA5 113.4 kWh and 726 km.
- Charging: BMW iX3 G08 11 kW AC and 150 kW DC; BMW iX3 NA5 22 kW AC and 400 kW DC.
- Performance: BMW iX3 G08 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds, 180 km/h; BMW iX3 NA5 4.9 seconds, 210 km/h.
G08
- RM79,000 cheaper to buy with RM305 annual road tax.
- Heated power front seats and adaptive dampers.
- 16-speaker, 464W Harman Kardon sound system.
- 453 km range versus 726 km.
- 150 kW DC and 11 kW AC charging versus 400 kW and 22 kW.
- One-motor rear-drive layout with 282 hp and 6.8-second 0-100 km/h performance.
NA5
- 726 km EV range from a 113.4 kWh battery.
- 463 hp, 645 Nm and all-wheel drive.
- 400 kW DC charging, 22 kW AC charging and 3.7 kW V2L.
- Costs RM79,000 more and annual road tax is RM460 higher.
- Front-seat heating is listed on the G08, not the NA5.
- 13-speaker, 430W Harman Kardon audio versus the G08’s 16-speaker, 464W system.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM299,800✓ | RM378,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM305✓ | RM765 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 6th-generation BMW eDrive, 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 282 hp | 463 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 400 Nm | 645 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 73.8 kWh | 113.4 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 453 km | 726 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 150.0 kW | 400 kW✓ |
| V2L | — | 3.7 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Automatic | — |
| Gears | 1 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BMW | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.8 seconds | 4.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 210 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,734 mm | 4,782 mm |
| Width | 1,891 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,668 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,864 mm | 2,897 mm |
| Weight | 2,255 kg | 2,285 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 510 litres | 520 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R20 | 255/35R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R20 | 275/35R22 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Hungary (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Aerodynamic Style 890 M 2-tone Alloy | 22" Alloys (9J) |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Aerodynamic Style 890 M 2-tone Alloy | 22" Alloys (9.5J) |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dampers | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian, Cyclist and Cross Traffic Detection (5 km/h to 250 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Collision Prevention, Speed Limit Assist, Active Protection | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with Laserlight and Adaptive High Beam | LED, with High-beam Assistant |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats, Heated with Driver's Memory Function | M Sport Seats, Power Adjustable with Driver Memory |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | 3-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic, with Climate Comfort Glazing |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Wireless Charger, 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (11 Colours) | Ambient Light |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen BMW Live Cockpit Professional with iDrive Touch Controller, Gesture Control and 16-speaker 464W Harman Kardon Surround Sound System | Harman Kardon 13 Speakers (430W); 17.9" Central Display + 43.3" Panoramic Vision, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Wireless Charging |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down With Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Comfort Access) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Smartphone Key and Proximity Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | Yes |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking, with Reversing Assist | Yes, Parking Assistant Professional with Remote Control Parking |
| 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 | Acoustic Glass Windscreen, Acoustic Glass Side Windows, Qi Wireless Charger, IconicSounds Electric | 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 | 2 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.
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G08 vs NA5 FAQ
Is the BMW iX3 G08 or BMW iX3 NA5 better?
The BMW iX3 NA5 is better on range, charging, power, acceleration and all-wheel drive. Choose the BMW iX3 G08 if its substantially lower purchase cost and lower annual road tax outweigh its 273 km range deficit.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX3 NA5 costs RM378,800, which is RM79,000 more than the BMW iX3 G08 at RM299,800. Its annual road tax is also RM765, compared with RM305 for the G08.
Which iX3 is better for long-distance EV driving?
The BMW iX3 NA5 is the stronger long-distance choice: it has a 726 km EV range, versus 453 km for the G08, plus 400 kW DC charging instead of 150 kW. It also gets 22 kW AC charging.