Verdict
The G45 is the more useful new X3 for Malaysian daily duty: all-wheel drive, a 570-litre boot and the 14.9-inch curved display are tangible gains, while its 188 hp and 310 Nm mild-hybrid petrol powertrain adds modest output. Yet the older G01 LCI reaches 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds against 8.5 seconds, gets adaptive LED projector headlights and a 12-speaker 205-watt HiFi system. The G45’s 20-litre boot gain, 360-degree camera and adaptive cruise control matter more than the marginal performance loss.
Pick the BMW X3 G01 LCI if quicker 0-100 km/h performance, adaptive LED headlights and the 12-speaker HiFi system matter more than all-wheel drive and newer cabin tech.
Pick the BMW X3 G45 if you want all-wheel drive, a larger boot, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera in the newer-generation X3.
Key differences
- Price: RM296,950 for the BMW X3 G01 LCI versus RM325,800 for the BMW X3 G45.
- Power and torque: 181 hp and 300 Nm versus 188 hp and 310 Nm.
- Driveline: rear-wheel drive versus all-wheel drive.
- 0-100 km/h: 8.2 seconds versus 8.5 seconds.
- Boot space: 550 litres versus 570 litres.
- Infotainment and audio: 10.25-inch display with 12-speaker, 205-watt HiFi versus 14.9-inch curved display with six speakers.
G01 LCI
- Quicker 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Adaptive LED projector headlights with automatic high beam.
- 12-speaker, 205-watt HiFi sound system.
- Rear-wheel drive instead of all-wheel drive.
- 550-litre boot is 20 litres smaller.
- No head-up display or 360-degree view monitor.
G45
- All-wheel drive and 188 hp/310 Nm output.
- 570-litre boot and 360-degree view monitor.
- Adaptive cruise control and head-up display.
- Slower 8.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Six-speaker audio trails the G01 LCI’s 12-speaker, 205-watt system.
- LED projector headlights replace the G01 LCI’s adaptive LED projectors with automatic high beam.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM296,950✓ | RM325,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Twin-Scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing and mild hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 181 hp | 188 hp✓ |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 310 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 82 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Steptronic Transmission | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.2 seconds✓ | 8.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 215 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Co2 | 166 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,708 mm | 4,755 mm |
| Width | 1,891 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,676 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,864 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Weight | 1,785 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 550 litres | 570 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R19 | 245/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R19 | 245/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental EcoContact 6 Q |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Y-spoke Style 887 M 2-tone Alloy | 19" Y-spoke M Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Y-spoke Style 887 M 2-tone Alloy | 19" Y-spoke M Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Passive M Sport Suspension | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 6 Airbags, Stability Control and Autonomous Emergency Braking | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 60 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Collision Prevention | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function and Bolster Adjustment | Powered Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-Folding with Remote Release | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting (6 Colours) | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen BMW Operating System 7.0 with iDrive Touch Controller, Voice Control and 12-speaker HiFi Sound System (205 Watts) | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 6 Speaker |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Proximity Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Auto-dimming Mirrors | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 3 years |
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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G01 LCI vs G45 FAQ
Is the BMW X3 G01 LCI or BMW X3 G45 better?
The BMW X3 G45 is the better new-car choice for its all-wheel drive, 570-litre boot, adaptive cruise control and 360-degree camera. The G01 LCI remains the stronger pick for quicker acceleration, adaptive headlights and more substantial factory audio.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X3 G45 costs RM28,850 more than the BMW X3 G01 LCI: RM325,800 versus RM296,950.
Which BMW X3 is faster?
The BMW X3 G01 LCI is faster to 100 km/h, taking 8.2 seconds. The BMW X3 G45 takes 8.5 seconds despite producing 188 hp and 310 Nm against the G01 LCI’s 181 hp and 300 Nm.