BMW X3 Base (2026) price & specs
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Overview
The 2026 BMW X3 Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 3rd July 2026. The BMW X3 is regarded as a medium SUV built in USA with prices starting at $112,700 before on-road costs.
This BMW X3 is powered by a 3.0L 6-cylinder engine that has 223 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 670 Nm of torque (at 1500 rpm) via an Eight-speed Automatic transmission. BMW claims the X3 Base uses 6.6L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 173g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 909km per full tank
The BMW X3 measures 1660mm (65.4 inches) in height, 4755mm (187.2 inches) in length, 1920mm (75.6 inches) in width with a 2865mm (112.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1975kg (4354.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The X3 Base comes standard with 255/40 R20 front tyres and 285/40 R20 rear tyres. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2026 BMW X3 Base has a 216mm ground clearance with a 2720kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
79.27 - 142.58 kW/t
65.48 kW/t
216.45 kW/t
Boot Space
460 - 570 litres
130 litres
897 litres
Fuel Efficiency
1.6 - 8.2 L/100km
1.2 L/100km
11.3 L/100km
Vehicle Range
793 - 909 km
571 km
4,083 km
Price
$94,623 - $140,088
$49,100
$229,023
Warranty (Years)
5 years
2 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
80,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 2 years
1 year
3 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,500 - 2,710 kg
2,300 kg
2,965 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 - 2,720 kg
300 kg
2,720 kg
Approach Angle
20.6°
12.6°
25°
Departure Angle
22°
17.2°
30.6°
Ground Clearance Unladen
208 - 216 mm
122 mm
216 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
0.84 - 22.1 kWh
0.33 kWh
113.4 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
11 kW
3.7 kW
22 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
91 km
14 km
564 km
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Dimensions
4,755 mm
1,920 mm
inc mirror: 2,132 mm
inc mirror: 2,132 mm
1,660 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,755 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,920 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,132 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm |
| Load Capacity | 645 kg |
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Explore BMW X3 Features & Specs
Base
3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4
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driveaway360 view camera
3D enhanced view: yes
Ambient lighting
Colour selection: yes
Reactive lighting: yes
Wrap around: yes
Car sharing
Number of months subscription included: Unlimited
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Includes suspension: yes
Includes transmission: yes
Embedded infotainment user interface
Number of months of online services: 36
Memorized adjustment
Door mirror position: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Remote HVAC control
Includes cooling: yes
Includes heating: yes
Includes internet: yes
Includes phone: yes
Includes timer: yes
Remote services
Beep/flash: yes
Driving history & analysis: yes
Find my car: yes
Location sharing: yes
Number of months subscription included: Unlimited
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Send destination to car: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Vehicle start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Includes memory seat adjustments: yes
Includes programmable settings: yes
Includes walk away locking: yes
Telematics
Advanced auto collision notification: yes
Breakdown assistance: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Tracker system: yes
Trailer assist
Automatic steering: yes
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Voice activating system
AI powered: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Electrical system
Voltage: 48 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 173 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Engine
Cc: 2,993 cc
Engine code: B57D30O3
Liters: 3 L
Number of cylinders: 6
Fuel
Fuel type: Diesel
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 60 L
Electric motor
Motor number 1: yes
Electric motor type: AC Perm Magnet Synchronous
Max torque motor Nm: 200 Nm
Motor location: Belt-Integrated Starter Generator
Power output motor hp/PS: 18 hp/PS
Power output motor kW: 13.2 kW
Electric Power source
Battery cell count: 1
Battery type: Lithium Ion
Battery voltage: 43.9 V
Maximum battery kilowatt hour: 0.9 kWh
Number of months subscription included: 0 months
Range: 0 km
Useable battery kilowatt hour: 0.9 kWh
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Control wheel: yes
Screen size: 14.9 in
Touch screen: yes
Video entertainment: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Control wheel: yes
Screen size: 12.3 in
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 6.6 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 909 km
Combined: 15.2 km/L
Performance
Maximum speed: 245 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.4 s
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 303 hp/PS
Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 18 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 223 kW
Maximum power kW electric motor: 13 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 670 Nm
Maximum torque Nm electric motor: 200 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 4,000 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,500 rpm
Secondary power
Maximum power hp/PS: 303 hp/PS
Maximum power kw: 223 kW
Maximum torque nm: 670 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 4,000 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,500 rpm
Drive
Descent control system: yes
Driven wheels: 4x4
Limited slip differential
Location rear: yes
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Manufacturer's name: Steptronic
Transmission code: GN8X80DZ
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 8
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Painted callipers: yes
Power steering
Variable rack: yes
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Wheel
Heated: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered
Responsive suspension
Driver selectable: yes
Suspension
Location front: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Multi-Link
Tires
Location front: yes
Tire load index: 105
Tire profile: 45
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 255 mm
Location rear: yes
Tire load index: 105
Tire profile: 40
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 285 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 20 in
Rim width: 9 in
Location rear: yes
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 20 in
Rim width: 10.5 in
Cargo capacity
Rear seat down: 1,700 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 570 L
External dimensions
Front track: 1,636 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 216 mm
Overall height: 1,660 mm
Overall length: 4,755 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,132 mm
Overall width: 1,920 mm
Rear track: 1,681 mm
Wall to wall turning circle: 12,200 mm
Wheelbase: 2,865 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,043 mm
Headroom rear: 987 mm
Hip room front: 1,521 mm
Hip room rear: 1,477 mm
Leg room front: 1,021 mm
Leg room rear: 923 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,471 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,416 mm
Ramp angles
Approach angle: 20.6°
Departure angle: 22°
Black trim
Around side windows: yes
Body style
Body type: SUV
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: CLAR
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: SUV
Spoiler
Location roof: yes
Doors
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Location rear driver: yes
Location rear passenger: yes
Headlight control
Auto highbeam: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Blind
Location rear: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Location passenger: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Privacy glass
Location: Rear, Rear Side
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Windshield wipers
Rain sensor: yes
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 2,720 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 2,620 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,975 kg
Tare weight: 1,932.5 kg
Trailer noseweight: 100 kg
Speakers
Number of: 6
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
Touch screen: yes
Airbags
Number of: 7
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Activates seat belts: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Driver monitor: yes
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Includes junction turning: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 88
ANCAP child occupant score: 86
ANCAP overall: 5
ANCAP pedestrian score: 77
ANCAP safety assist score: 81
ANCAP date tested: 1 Jul 2026
ANCAP rating year: 2025
ANCAP version tested: 2.0 litre Petrol
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Active: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Steering vibration: yes
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Includes braking: yes
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 4
Ventilated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 4
Ventilated: yes
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Heated: yes
Remote folding: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Seat upholstery
Marketed as sustainable/vegan: yes
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Air conditioning
Climate control number of zones: 3
System
Engine heater: yes
Touch screen controls: yes
Intermediate service
Variable distance/period: yes
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Battery - OEM
Distance: 100,000 km
Duration (months): 72 months
Battery - Total
Distance: 100,000 km
Duration (months): 72
Electric systems - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Electric systems - Total
Distance (km): Unlimited
Distance (miles): Unlimited
Duration (months): 60
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 72 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
† Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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