BMW X3 vs Mazda CX-60
Verdict
At RM320,800, the BMW X3 asks RM120,290 more than the RM200,510 Mazda CX-60, and the gap mainly shows in drivetrain performance: all-wheel drive, 310 Nm and 8.5 seconds to 100 km/h versus rear-wheel drive, 261 Nm and 9.6 seconds. Boot space is identical at 570 litres and both seat five, so daily practicality is not the separator. The Mazda hits back with a five-year warranty and seven airbags; the BMW has two years and six airbags. Malaysian buyers are choosing pace and traction, or warranty cover and cash saved.
Pick the BMW X3 if you want all-wheel drive, 310 Nm and the quicker 8.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Mazda CX-60 if you want the lower price, five-year warranty and the same 570-litre boot capacity.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X3 RM320,800; Mazda CX-60 RM200,510
- Driven wheels: BMW X3 all-wheel drive; Mazda CX-60 rear-wheel drive
- Torque and 0-100 km/h: BMW X3 310 Nm and 8.5 seconds; Mazda CX-60 261 Nm and 9.6 seconds
- Engine capacity and power: BMW X3 1,998 cc and 188 hp; Mazda CX-60 2,488 cc and 189 hp
- Warranty and airbags: BMW X3 2 years and 6 airbags; Mazda CX-60 5 years and 7 airbags
- Road tax: BMW X3 RM439 per year; Mazda CX-60 RM830 per year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 320,800 | RM 200,510✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Power | 188 hp | 189 hp✓ |
| Torque | 310 Nm✓ | 261 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 s✓ | 9.6 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h✓ | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,755 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Boot space | 570 L | 570 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 58 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | RM 830 |
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.
X3
- Quicker 8.5-second 0-100 km/h
- Higher 310 Nm torque
- All-wheel drive traction
- Costs RM120,290 more
- Shorter two-year warranty
- Six airbags versus seven
CX-60
- Much lower RM200,510 price
- Longer five-year warranty
- Seven airbags
- Slower 9.6-second 0-100 km/h
- Rear-wheel drive, not all-wheel drive
- Higher RM830 annual road tax
X3 vs CX-60 FAQ
Is the BMW X3 or Mazda CX-60 better?
The BMW X3 is better for performance and traction, with all-wheel drive, 310 Nm and 8.5 seconds to 100 km/h. The Mazda CX-60 is the smarter cost choice, with a much lower price, five-year warranty and seven airbags.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X3 costs RM320,800, while the Mazda CX-60 costs RM200,510. That makes the BMW RM120,290 more expensive.
Which is quicker?
The BMW X3 is quicker. It does 0-100 km/h in 8.5 seconds, compared with 9.6 seconds for the Mazda CX-60, and its top speed is 215 km/h versus 200 km/h.