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
BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Comparison
BMW X3
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2024 BMW
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Based on the BMW X3 sDRIVE20i
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L - 68L
160 to 721 km
66L
686 to 805 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$76,600 - $178,000
$120,477 - $191,800
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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
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Great interior and technology
- Drives and rides beautifully
- Feature-packed with minimal options
Misses
- No entry model, higher starting point
- No adaptive suspension available
- Single powertrain option... for now
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
NA
- AMG High Performance Seat Package (+$4,800)
- Climatised Front Seats (+$1,500)
- Innovation Pack (+$1,400)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$800)
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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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2998 | 2996 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 4.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 287kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5950 | 5500 - 6100 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 650Nm | 520Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2750 | 1750 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 16.5 | 10.5 | |
