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    2012 BMW X3

    New from

    $59,030 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.6 - 9 L / 100km

    About the BMW X3

    Last updated Dec 04, 2025

    The new BMW X3 is a Suv Medium Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $59,030 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $79,042 for the M Sport.

    There are 2 variants of the X3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2009.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (135kW/270Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (135kW/380Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (190kW/560Nm) and 3.0L multi-point injection (190kW/310Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2012 X3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
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    Power to Weight
    78.26 - 108.88 kW/t
    65.28 kW/t
    131.66 kW/t
    Boot Space
    550 litres
    420 litres
    575 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.6 - 9 L/100km
    4.9 L/100km
    10.5 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    744 - 1,196 km
    667 km
    1,196 km
    Price
    $59,030 - $79,042
    $49,995
    $79,042
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 1 year
    2 years
    3 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,295 - 2,370 kg
    2,270 kg
    2,505 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,000 kg
    1,500 kg
    2,400 kg
    Approach Angle
    25.7 - 26°
    19°
    26°
    Departure Angle
    22.6 - 24°
    22.6°
    33°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    212 mm
    212 mm

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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
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    2012 BMW X3 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BMW X3

    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Disc Player Glove Box Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Glove Box Location: Glove Box
      • Disc Player Glove Box Media Type: Dvd
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Windshield
      • Bright Chrome Trim On Bumpers
      • Bright Chrome Trim On Side Of Body
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: E90
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Brakes
      • 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): 79.18
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
      • Courtesy Lights In Footwell
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Tv Entertainment Display Screen
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Internal Memory/hd
      • Navigational Systems Display Type: Colour
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • 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 & Camera
      • 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
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Manual
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 25.7
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1600
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 550
      • Departure Angle: 22.6
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 39.0
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1033
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1483
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1455
      • Front Track (mm): 1616
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 212
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.7
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 39.1
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 58.4
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 57.4
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.0
      • Overall Height (mm): 1675
      • Overall Length (mm): 4648
      • Overall Width (mm): 1881
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 994
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1458
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1423
      • Rear Track (mm): 1632
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11900
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2810
    • 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
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 67
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Location: ?
    • Interior trim
      • Interior Color Facia Color: Dark Wood
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Includes Sunroof
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 893
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.2
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.5
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.6
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 184
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 135
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 270
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1250
    • Roof
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Location: Front To Rear
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Sliding
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Tilting
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20110921
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 2.0 Diesel
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • 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 Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Variable Distance Period
    • Steering
      • Heated Steering Wheel
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • 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
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • 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
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
      • Side Blind Location: Side
      • Side Blind Type: Manual
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • 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): 2000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2295
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1705
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Run Flat
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Run Flat
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

    M Sport

    Adds to Base:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 108.88
    • Convenience
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Stability Control
      • Driver Modes Includes Traction Control
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 26.0
      • Departure Angle: 24.0
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 98
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
      • Upholstery Color: Beige
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 744
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 12.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.1
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.0
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.9
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 258
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 190
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 310
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2600
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2314
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1745
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1702
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 100
      • Front Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 100
      • Rear Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245
    Removes from Base:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 79.18
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 4
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 25.7
      • Departure Angle: 22.6
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 893
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.2
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.5
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.6
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 184
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 135
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 270
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1250
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2295
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1705
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
      • Front Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
      • Rear Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
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    2012 BMW X3 Dimensions

    1675mm
    1881mm
    4648mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2012 BMW X3 Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20252000Kg2720Kg
    20242000Kg2000Kg
    20232000Kg2000Kg
    20222000Kg2000Kg
    20212000Kg2400Kg
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    2012 BMW X3 Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the BMW X3

    The most fuel efficient BMW X3 is the Base with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 5.6L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The BMW X3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the M Sport with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Multi-Point Injection and uses 9L 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
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded7.5 L/100km
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel5.6 L/100km
    3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel6.0 L/100km
    3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded9.0 L/100km
    See all BMW X3 Fuel Economy

    2012 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 $59,030.

    The most expensive BMW X3 is the M Sport that starts from $79,042.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW X3 is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Base and M Sport.

    The largest BMW X3 is the Base which measures 1881mm wide, 4648mm in length and sits 1675mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW X3 is the Base which has 190kW of power from its 3.0L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The BMW X3 is built in Austria and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest BMW X3 is the Base which weighs 2370 kg (kerb weight).

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

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