BMW X3: F25 vs G45
Verdict
At RM323,800 for the BMW X3 F25 and RM320,800 for the BMW X3 G45, the newer car is RM3,000 cheaper on these figures yet brings more torque, a larger footprint and auto emergency braking. The gains are measured rather than dramatic: 188 hp and 310 Nm plays 184 hp and 270 Nm, while 0-100 km/h improves by just 0.1 second. Both are CKD, all-wheel-drive, five-seat compact executive SUVs with six airbags, a two-year warranty and RM439 annual road tax. The F25’s advantage is certainty on fuel use, with 7.5 L/100 km listed.
Pick the BMW X3 F25 if you want the older X3 with a stated 7.5 L/100 km fuel figure, a 67-litre tank and near-identical performance to the newer car.
Pick the BMW X3 G45 if you want the newer X3 with more torque, a bigger cabin footprint, 570 litres of boot space and auto emergency braking.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X3 F25 RM323,800; BMW X3 G45 RM320,800
- Power and torque: BMW X3 F25 184 hp/270 Nm; BMW X3 G45 188 hp/310 Nm
- Acceleration and top speed: BMW X3 F25 8.6 s and 210 km/h; BMW X3 G45 8.5 s and 215 km/h
- Size: BMW X3 F25 4,648 mm long, 1,881 mm wide, 1,675 mm tall; BMW X3 G45 4,755 mm long, 1,920 mm wide, 1,660 mm tall
- Wheelbase and boot: BMW X3 F25 2,810 mm and 550 L; BMW X3 G45 2,865 mm and 570 L
- Safety assist: BMW X3 F25 has no auto emergency braking listed; BMW X3 G45 has auto emergency braking
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 323,800 | 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 | 8.6 s | 8.5 s✓ |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 215 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.5 L/100km | — |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 175 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 | 2 | 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
- Stated 7.5 L/100 km fuel economy
- 67-litre fuel tank listed
- Same all-wheel drive, six airbags and RM439 road tax
- No auto emergency braking listed
- Less torque at 270 Nm
- Smaller 550-litre boot
G45
- More torque at 310 Nm
- Longer 2,865 mm wheelbase
- Auto emergency braking fitted
- No fuel economy figure listed
- No fuel tank figure listed
- Only 0.1 second quicker to 100 km/h
F25 vs G45 FAQ
Is the BMW X3 F25 or BMW X3 G45 better?
The BMW X3 G45 is the better on-paper buy. It costs RM3,000 less on these figures, has 188 hp and 310 Nm, a 570-litre boot and auto emergency braking. The BMW X3 F25 still has the clearer fuel-use figure.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X3 F25 is priced at RM323,800, while the BMW X3 G45 is RM320,800. That makes the BMW X3 G45 RM3,000 cheaper on these listed prices.
Which BMW X3 is faster?
The BMW X3 G45 is fractionally faster. It does 0-100 km/h in 8.5 seconds and reaches 215 km/h, against the BMW X3 F25’s 8.6 seconds and 210 km/h.