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About the BMW X3
The new BMW X3 is a Suv Medium Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $63,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $74,600 for the Base.
There is 1 variant of the X3 available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (141kW/245Nm) and 3L multi-point injection (170kW/300Nm). Available with 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2005 X3 is offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
77.69 - 96.32 kW/t
77.69 kW/t
96.32 kW/t
Boot Space
480 litres
480 litres
Fuel Efficiency
11.2 - 12.1 L/100km
11.2 L/100km
12.1 L/100km
Price
$63,900 - $74,600
$63,900
$74,600
Warranty (Years)
2 years
2 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 1 year
2 years
3 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,240 - 2,280 kg
2,240 kg
2,280 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,700 - 2,000 kg
1,700 kg
2,000 kg
Approach Angle
2 - 26°
2°
26°
Departure Angle
24°
24°
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2005 BMW X3 Price
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $67,900 |
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $66,500 |
| 3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $74,600 |
| 3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $71,400 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $65,300 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $63,900 |
*excl. on-roads
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2005 BMW X3 Dimensions
1674mm
1853mm
4565mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2005 BMW X3 Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the BMW X3
The most fuel efficient BMW X3 is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.5L Multi-Point Injection and uses 11.2L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW X3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3L Multi-Point Injection and uses 12.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| BMW X3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 11.9 L/100km |
| 3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 12.1 L/100km |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 11.2 L/100km |
2005 BMW X3 Warranty
What is the warranty on a BMW X3?
The BMW X3 offers a 2 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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BMW X3 FAQs
The cheapest BMW X3 is the Base that starts from $63,900.
The most expensive BMW X3 is the Base that starts from $74,600.
The best towing capacity of a BMW X3 is offered by the Base which can tow 2000 kg
The largest BMW X3 is the Base which measures 1853mm wide, 4565mm in length and sits 1674mm tall.
The most powerful BMW X3 is the Base which has 170kW of power from its 3L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The BMW X3 is built in Austria and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW X3 is the Base which weighs 2280 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW X3 uses Premium Unleaded.