Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the BMW X3 G01 costs RM54,866 less at RM270,934 and is actually quicker to 100 km/h, taking 8.2 seconds against the BMW X3 G45’s 8.5 seconds. The G45 answers with 188 hp and 310 Nm, up from 181 hp and 300 Nm, plus a 570-litre boot, 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control and steering lane correction. Its 4,755 mm body is 47 mm longer, though the wheelbase grows by just 1 mm. Buy the newer car for its cabin tech and assistance systems; the G01 remains the sharper-value route.
Pick the BMW X3 G01 if you want the RM270,934 entry point, 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time and a 12-speaker HiFi system.
Pick the BMW X3 G45 if you will pay RM54,866 more for 188 hp, 310 Nm, a 570-litre boot and substantially stronger driver assistance.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X3 G01 RM270,934; BMW X3 G45 RM325,800.
- Output and acceleration: G01 181 hp, 300 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 8.2 seconds; G45 188 hp, 310 Nm and 8.5 seconds.
- Size and boot: G01 is 4,708 mm long with a 550-litre boot; G45 is 4,755 mm long with a 570-litre boot.
- Lane assistance: G01 has lane-departure warning only; G45 adds steering correction.
- Parking camera: G01 has a reverse camera; G45 has a 360-degree view monitor.
- Infotainment and audio: G01 gets an 8.8-inch touchscreen with 12 speakers; G45 gets a 14.9-inch curved display with six speakers.
G01
- RM54,866 cheaper.
- Quicker 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 12-speaker, 205-watt HiFi system and powered rear sun shade.
- Lower 181 hp and 300 Nm outputs.
- Lane system only warns, where the G45 can steer to correct.
- No blind-spot information system, adaptive cruise control, head-up display or 360-degree camera.
G45
- 188 hp and 310 Nm with mild-hybrid assistance.
- Adaptive cruise control, blind-spot information and steering lane correction.
- 570-litre boot, 14.9-inch display and 360-degree camera.
- RM54,866 more expensive.
- Slower 8.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Six-speaker audio versus the G01’s 12-speaker, 205-watt HiFi system.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM270,934✓ | 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 | 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 Sport Transmission | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.2 seconds✓ | 8.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.1 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 215 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Co2 | 163 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 | 1,790 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 550 litres | 570 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R20 | 245/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R20 | 245/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Run-flat | Continental EcoContact 6 Q |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multilink | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Y-spoke Style 694 Alloy | 19" Y-spoke M Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Y-spoke Style 694 Alloy | 19" Y-spoke M Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| 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 Two Outer Rear Passenger 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 | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Cornering Lights and Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | 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 System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 2 Front USB | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting with 6 Colours | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade | — |
| Audio | 8.8" Touchscreen Navigation System with iDrive Touch and HiFi System with 12 Speakers (205 watt) | 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 | 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 | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 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 | Digital/Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | BMW Live Cockpit Plus | — |
| 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 vs G45 FAQ
Is the BMW X3 G01 or BMW X3 G45 better?
The BMW X3 G45 is better equipped for assistance and parking, with adaptive cruise control, steering lane correction and a 360-degree camera. The BMW X3 G01 is the better-value choice: it costs RM54,866 less and reaches 100 km/h 0.3 seconds sooner.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X3 G45 costs RM325,800, which is RM54,866 more than the BMW X3 G01 at RM270,934. Both are Malaysian CKD compact executive SUVs with two-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranties.
Which BMW X3 has the bigger boot?
The BMW X3 G45 has the larger boot at 570 litres, 20 litres more than the BMW X3 G01’s 550 litres. The G45 is also 47 mm longer, but its 2,865 mm wheelbase is only 1 mm longer than the G01’s.