Verdict
At RM898,800, the BMW M3 Touring costs RM60,088 less than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and is the clear performance choice: 0-100 km/h takes 3.6 seconds against 4.7, despite 523 hp versus the G-Class’s four-motor 579 hp. The G-Class returns with a 667-litre boot, 473 km EV range and a four-year warranty, versus 500 litres and two years. For Malaysian owners able to charge, its 116-kWh battery and 200-kW DC capability are the practical draw; the BMW’s RM2,113 annual road tax is RM773 higher.
Pick the BMW M3 Touring if 3.6-second acceleration, a 250-km/h top speed and a lower purchase price matter more than EV range and boot space.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz G-Class if you can charge at home or work and want 473 km of EV range, a 667-litre boot and four years of warranty cover.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M3 Touring RM898,800; Mercedes-Benz G-Class RM958,888.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M3 Touring 3.6 seconds; Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4.7 seconds.
- Power: BMW M3 Touring 523 hp; Mercedes-Benz G-Class four motors producing 579 hp.
- Weight: BMW M3 Touring 1,925 kg; Mercedes-Benz G-Class 3,085 kg.
- Boot space: BMW M3 Touring 500 litres; Mercedes-Benz G-Class 667 litres.
- Warranty: BMW M3 Touring two years; Mercedes-Benz G-Class four years.
M3 Touring
- RM60,088 lower purchase price.
- Quicker 3.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Head-up display, auto parking and powered boot.
- 500-litre boot is 167 litres smaller.
- Two-year warranty is half the G-Class' four-year cover.
- RM2,113 annual road tax is RM773 higher.
G-Class
- 473 km EV range from a 116-kWh battery.
- 667-litre boot and seven airbags.
- Four-year vehicle warranty plus 10-year/250,000 km battery warranty.
- RM60,088 higher purchase price.
- 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time trails the BMW by 1.1 seconds.
- At 3,085 kg, it weighs 1,160 kg more and lacks a head-up display and auto parking.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM898,800✓ | RM958,888 |
| Body type | Wagon | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113 | RM1,340✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 523 hp at 6,250 rpm | — |
| Torque | 650 Nm at 2,750 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 4 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 579 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 1,164 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 116 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 473 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Two-speed Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.6 seconds✓ | 4.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,801 mm | 4,613 mm |
| Width | 1,903 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,446 mm | 1,969 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,890 mm |
| Weight | 1,925 kg | 3,085 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 667 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 275/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R20 | 275/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Falken Azenis FK520 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Austria (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | De Dion Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour | 20" AMG 10-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour | 20" AMG 10-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension, M Sport Differential | G-Turn Capabilities, Virtual Locking Differentials |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| 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 | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| 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 Side Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with 4-Way Lumbar and Memory Function for Driver, Heating Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 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 |
| Sunroof | — | Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 16-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen MBUX Infotainment System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB-C and Burmester Sound System |
| 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10-year/250,000 km Battery Warranty |
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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M3 Touring vs G-Class FAQ
Is the BMW M3 Touring or Mercedes-Benz G-Class better?
The BMW M3 Touring is better for outright pace, reaching 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is better for EV driving, luggage capacity and warranty length, with 473 km range, a 667-litre boot and four years of cover.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class costs RM60,088 more than the BMW M3 Touring.
Which one is easier to live with on long journeys?
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class carries 167 litres more luggage and has 473 km of stated EV range, but its suitability depends on access to AC or DC charging. The BMW M3 Touring instead uses a 59-litre petrol tank.
