BMW X3: G01 vs G45
Verdict
The BMW X3 G45 is the newer, larger car, but the BMW X3 G01 is not outclassed on paper. At RM270,934 against RM320,800, the G01 is RM49,866 cheaper and actually quicker to 100 km/h, 8.2 seconds versus 8.5, with the same 215 km/h top speed. The G45 answers with 188 hp and 310 Nm, 20 litres more boot space and a wider body, while both are CKD, five-seat, all-wheel-drive SUVs with six airbags, AEB and RM439 road tax.
Pick the BMW X3 G01 if you want the lower buy-in, published petrol figures of 7.1 L/100 km and 163 g/km, and the quicker 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the BMW X3 G45 if you want the new-generation X3 with more output, a 570-litre boot and a slightly larger footprint.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X3 G01 RM270,934; BMW X3 G45 RM320,800
- Output: BMW X3 G01 181 hp/300 Nm; BMW X3 G45 188 hp/310 Nm
- Acceleration/top speed: BMW X3 G01 8.2 s/215 km/h; BMW X3 G45 8.5 s/215 km/h
- Size: BMW X3 G01 4,708/1,891/1,676 mm; BMW X3 G45 4,755/1,920/1,660 mm
- Boot space: BMW X3 G01 550 litres; BMW X3 G45 570 litres
- Safety/warranty/road tax: both get 6 airbags, AEB, 2-year warranty and RM439 annual road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 270,934✓ | 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 | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 181 hp | 188 hp✓ |
| Torque | 300 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 | 215 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 L/100km | — |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 550 L | 570 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 65 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | 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.
G01
- RM49,866 cheaper to buy
- Quicker 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Fuel economy, CO2 and 65-litre tank figures are stated
- Lower 181 hp and 300 Nm outputs
- Smaller 550-litre boot
- Older G01 generation
G45
- Higher 188 hp and 310 Nm outputs
- Larger 570-litre boot
- Wider body at 1,920 mm
- Costs RM49,866 more
- Slower 8.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- No fuel economy, CO2 or fuel tank figure stated
G01 vs G45 FAQ
Is the BMW X3 G01 or BMW X3 G45 better?
The BMW X3 G45 is better for space and output. The BMW X3 G01 is better for price and acceleration. Since both have AWD, six airbags, AEB, five seats, a two-year warranty and RM439 road tax, the decision is mainly new generation versus cost.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X3 G45 costs RM49,866 more than the BMW X3 G01. That gap buys 7 hp, 10 Nm, 20 litres more boot space and a larger body, but not quicker acceleration on paper.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The BMW X3 G01 is quicker, taking 8.2 seconds. The BMW X3 G45 takes 8.5 seconds, despite having the higher 188 hp and 310 Nm outputs. Both have the same 215 km/h top speed.