BMW X3: F25 LCI vs G45
Verdict
The BMW X3 G45 is the newer, roomier car, with 188 hp, 310 Nm, a 2,865 mm wheelbase, 570 litres of boot space and AEB. The BMW X3 F25 LCI costs RM24,000 less on these figures, has a longer five-year warranty, and is actually quicker to 100 km/h at 8.2 seconds versus 8.5. For a Malaysian buyer, the G45 buys space, torque and safety tech; the F25 LCI counters with price, warranty cover and a stated 7.2 L/100 km figure.
Pick the BMW X3 F25 LCI if you want the lower price, quicker 0-100 km/h time and the longer listed warranty.
Pick the BMW X3 G45 if you want the newer X3 with more torque, a bigger boot and auto emergency braking.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X3 F25 LCI RM296,800; BMW X3 G45 RM320,800
- Power and torque: BMW X3 F25 LCI 184 hp/270 Nm; BMW X3 G45 188 hp/310 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X3 F25 LCI 8.2 seconds; BMW X3 G45 8.5 seconds
- Size: BMW X3 F25 LCI 4,648 mm long/1,881 mm wide; BMW X3 G45 4,755 mm long/1,920 mm wide
- Wheelbase and boot: BMW X3 F25 LCI 2,810 mm/550 litres; BMW X3 G45 2,865 mm/570 litres
- Warranty: BMW X3 F25 LCI 5 years; BMW X3 G45 2 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 296,800✓ | RM 320,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,997 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 184 hp | 188 hp✓ |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 310 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 s✓ | 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 215 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 L/100km | — |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 168 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,648 mm | 4,755 mm |
| Width | 1,881 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,675 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,810 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Boot space | 550 L | 570 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 67 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | RM 439 |
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.
F25 LCI
- Quicker 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Longer five-year warranty
- Stated 7.2 L/100 km fuel economy and 67-litre tank
- Lower 270 Nm torque output
- Smaller 550-litre boot
- Auto emergency braking not listed
G45
- Stronger 310 Nm torque output
- Larger 570-litre boot and 2,865 mm wheelbase
- Auto emergency braking fitted
- Slower 8.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Shorter two-year warranty
- No fuel economy, CO2 or fuel tank figure stated
F25 LCI vs G45 FAQ
Is the BMW X3 F25 LCI or BMW X3 G45 better?
The BMW X3 G45 is the stronger new-car pick on paper because it has more torque, more space and AEB. The BMW X3 F25 LCI still has the quicker 0-100 km/h time and longer listed warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X3 G45 is RM24,000 dearer than the BMW X3 F25 LCI, based on RM320,800 against RM296,800.
Which one is quicker?
The BMW X3 F25 LCI is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 8.2 seconds, compared with 8.5 seconds for the BMW X3 G45. The G45 has the higher top speed, at 215 km/h versus 210 km/h.