8.1
2023 BMW X3 sDrive20i review
Base model luxury SUVs used to be pretty stripped back, but the cheapest BMW X3 feels every bit a luxury car.
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Scott Collie
2024 BMW X3 vs 2022 Jaguar F-Pace Comparison
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Based on the BMW X3 sDRIVE20i
Based on the Jaguar F-Pace SVR (405kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
50L - 68L
160 to 721 km
63L - 83L
441 to 971 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$83,100 - $178,000
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Practical, spacious interior
- Base engine has just enough go
- Better equipped than old-school base models
Misses
- It's still pricey
- No adaptive cruise control
- Lack of AWD undermines versatility
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Addictive, sonorous supercharged V8
- Sure-footed, agile dynamics
- Overhauled interior is a big improvement
Misses
- Some silly options that should be standard
- Steering feel isn't as sharp as some rivals
- Slower in a straight line than GLC63 and Stelvio QV on paper
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Executive Pack (+$3,000)
- Rear Seat Comfort Package (+$2,700)
- Climate Control - 4 Zone (+$1,890)
- Activity Key (+$680)
- Additional Power Sockets (+$139)
- Air Quality Sensor (+$220)
- Cabin Air Purification Plus (+$640)
Colours Available
The 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.
- Alpine White
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Mineral White (not available on M40i)
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- M Sao Paulo Yellow (M Competition only)
- M Marina Bay Blue (M Competition only)
- M Toronto Red (M Competition only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2998 | 1997 - 5000 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 2.0L, 5.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, SUPERCHARGED V8, TWIN TURBO 4, TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TWIN TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 184kW - 405kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5950 | 4000 - 6250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 650Nm | 365Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2750 | 1300 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 16.5 | 9.2 - 15.5 | |
