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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 $59,000 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $80,900 for the M Sport.
There are 2 variants of the X3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2012.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (135kW/270Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (135kW/380Nm) and 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (190kW/560Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2013 X3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
77.5 - 105.56 kW/t
65.28 kW/t
131.66 kW/t
Boot Space
550 litres
420 litres
550 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.6 - 7.5 L/100km
4.9 L/100km
10.5 L/100km
Vehicle Range
893 - 1,196 km
667 km
1,230 km
Price
$59,000 - $80,900
$49,995
$89,995
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
2,530 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°
20°
33°
Ground Clearance Unladen
212 mm
212 mm
230 mm
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2013 BMW X3 Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $59,000 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $63,100 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $76,500 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $73,000 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $72,645 |
M Sport
*excl. on-roads
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2013 BMW X3 Dimensions
1675mm
1881mm
4648mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2013 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 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 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 7.5L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| BMW X3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 7.5 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 5.6 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 6.0 L/100km |
2013 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 $59,000.
The most expensive BMW X3 is the M Sport that starts from $80,900.
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 Turbo Diesel Common Rail 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.