Verdict
The G01 at RM270,934 is the sharper value case: its 181 hp and 300 Nm turbo petrol reaches 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds, three-tenths ahead of the G45 despite the newer car’s 188 hp and 310 Nm mild-hybrid setup. Spend RM325,800 on the G45 and the RM54,866 gap brings a 570-litre boot and a 360-degree camera. It also gets adaptive cruise control, steering correction for lane keeping and a 14.9-inch curved display. For Malaysian traffic, those are meaningful upgrades; the G01 still counters with 12 speakers and driver-seat memory.
Pick the BMW X3 G01 if you want the lower-cost, quicker 8.2-second X3 with 12-speaker audio, driver memory and a powered rear sun shade.
Pick the BMW X3 G45 if you want the newer cabin, 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control and stronger 188 hp/310 Nm mild-hybrid powertrain.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X3 G01 RM270,934; BMW X3 G45 RM325,800.
- Output: BMW X3 G01 181 hp and 300 Nm; BMW X3 G45 188 hp and 310 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X3 G01 8.2 seconds; BMW X3 G45 8.5 seconds.
- Length: BMW X3 G01 4,708 mm; BMW X3 G45 4,755 mm.
- Boot capacity: BMW X3 G01 550 litres; BMW X3 G45 570 litres.
- Parking sensors: BMW X3 G01 four front and four rear; BMW X3 G45 six front and six rear.
G01
- RM54,866 cheaper to buy new.
- Quicker 0-100 km/h time of 8.2 seconds.
- 12-speaker HiFi, driver-seat memory and powered rear sun shade.
- Smaller 550-litre boot versus 570 litres.
- Passive cruise control and lane-departure warning only.
- No blind-spot monitoring, head-up display or 360-degree camera.
G45
- 188 hp, 310 Nm mild-hybrid powertrain.
- Adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and lane steering correction.
- 570-litre boot, 14.9-inch curved display and 360-degree camera.
- Costs RM54,866 more.
- Slower 8.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Six-speaker audio, with no listed driver-seat memory or powered rear sun shade.
| 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 | — | 5 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 G45 is better for safety assistance and cabin technology, adding adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane steering correction and a 360-degree camera. The G01 is the better cost-and-performance choice, at RM54,866 less and 0.3 seconds quicker to 100 km/h.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X3 G01 costs RM270,934, while the BMW X3 G45 costs RM325,800. The G45 is RM54,866 more expensive.
Which X3 has the better driver-assistance equipment?
The G45 does. It has adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, collision warning and lane keeping with steering correction. The G01 has passive cruise control and lane-departure warning only, although both have automatic emergency braking.