

Matt Campbell
2025 BMW X3 M50 xDrive review
Pros
- Terrific engine
- Delightfully potent
- Decent value for money
Cons
- Some interior fit and finish qualms
- Bouncy ride in urban driving
- Complex and layered media menus
6 Months Ago
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My dashboardThe 2023 BMW X3 is up to $5800 more expensive than it was last year, as part of a wider-range price adjustment.
This means the X3 range now starts at $81,700 before on-road costs for the sDrive20i, and extends to $175,300 before on-road costs for the M Competition.
There haven’t been any specification changes to the X3 range as part of the 2023 model year price adjustment.
The current, third-generation BMW X3 was first revealed and went on sale locally in 2017. It received a mid-life facelift last year that brought a revised exterior and interior design.
BMW sold a total of 4546 examples of the X3 last year, making it the second top-selling medium luxury SUV if you don’t add together the sales of the Mercedes-Benz GLC wagon and GLC Coupe. It was outsold by the Tesla Model Y (8717 sales).
Retail Price
Transmission
8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Rear
Fuel Type
Electric, Diesel, or Premium Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Rear-wheel Drive
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Retail Price
Transmission
8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Rear
Fuel Type
Electric, Diesel, or Premium Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Rear-wheel Drive
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The BMW X3 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being M.


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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,708 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,891 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,138 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,676 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,864 mm |
| Load Capacity | 720 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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BMW X3
The cheapest BMW X3 is the Base that starts from $81,700.
See all BMW X3 PricingThe most expensive BMW X3 is the M that starts from $178,000.
See all BMW X3 PricingThe best towing capacity of a BMW X3 is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Base, M Sport, Sport and M.
See all BMW X3 towing capacityThe largest BMW X3 is the Base which measures 1897mm wide, 4716mm in length and sits 1676mm tall.
The most powerful BMW X3 is the M which has 375kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
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The heaviest BMW X3 is the M Sport which weighs 2600 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW X3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Electric, Diesel or Premium Unleaded.
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