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    2008 BMW X3

    New from

    $61,830 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7 - 10.3 L / 100km

    About the BMW X3

    Last updated Dec 02, 2025

    The new BMW X3 is a Suv Medium Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $61,830 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $76,996 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the X3 available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (160kW/250Nm), 3L multi-point injection (200kW/315Nm), 3L turbo diesel common rail (160kW/480Nm) and 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (125kW/340Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2007 X3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
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    All BMW X3 Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2025$84,500$129,600
    2024$83,100$178,000
    2023$81,700$178,000
    2022$73,900$169,500
    2021$70,900$157,900
    *excl. on-roads
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    2008 BMW X3 Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Diversity
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm/lw
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: E46
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
      • Side Step Location: Side
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 91.17
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
      • Load Restraint Sliding Anchorage Points
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 4
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Manual
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 26
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1560
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 480
      • Departure Angle: 24
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 38.4
      • Front Headroom (mm): 997
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1433
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1412
      • Front Track (mm): 1524
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.3
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 39.4
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 56.4
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 57.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.6
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55
      • Overall Height (mm): 1674
      • Overall Length (mm): 4569
      • Overall Width (mm): 1853
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 1002
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1452
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1398
      • Rear Track (mm): 1542
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11700
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2795
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 82
      • Co2 Level (combined): 243
      • Compression Ratio: 11
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2497
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 78.8
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Additional Fuel Types: Unleaded
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 67
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 98
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Other Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Titanium
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Titanium
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Titanium
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.1
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 218
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 160
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 250
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2750
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Suede
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Sports Steering Wheel
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Below Seat Storage Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Pop Out
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Descent Control System
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
      • Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
      • Number Of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 720
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2300
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1755
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
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    2007 BMW X3 Dimensions

    1674mm
    1853mm
    4569mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2008 BMW X3 Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20252000Kg2720Kg
    20242000Kg2000Kg
    20232000Kg2000Kg
    20222000Kg2000Kg
    20212000Kg2400Kg
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    2008 BMW X3 Fuel Economy

    There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the BMW X3

    The most fuel efficient BMW X3 is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 7L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The BMW X3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3L Multi-Point Injection and uses 10.3L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the BMW X3 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    BMW X3Fuel TypeCombined
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded10.1 L/100km
    3L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded10.3 L/100km
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded9.9 L/100km
    3L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel8.6 L/100km
    3L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel8.1 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel7.0 L/100km
    See all BMW X3 Fuel Economy

    2008 BMW X3 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a BMW X3?

    The BMW X3 offers a 3 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 $61,830.

    The most expensive BMW X3 is the Base that starts from $76,996.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW X3 is offered by the Base which can tow 1800 kg

    The largest BMW X3 is the Base which measures 1853mm wide, 4569mm in length and sits 1674mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW X3 is the Base which has 200kW 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 2355 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW X3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.