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 Mitsubishi Outlander Comparison
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2024 BMW
X3
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2024 Mitsubishi
Outlander
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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8.1
7.8
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Based on the BMW X3 sDRIVE20i
Based on the Mitsubishi Outlander EXCEED 7 SEAT (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
50L - 68L
160 to 721 km
55L - 56L
83 to 454 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$76,600 - $178,000
$37,740 - $73,790
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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
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Long warranty, capped-price service plan
- Improved driver assist systems
- Quilted white leather
Misses
- This isn't the smartest Outlander to buy
- Interior technology is fine, no better
- Petrol engine needs to work hard
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 | ||
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)
The Outlander is available in the following colours:
- White
- White Diamond
- Red Diamond
- Cosmic Blue
- Sterling Silver
- Titanium
- Black Diamond
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2998 | 2360 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 2.4L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 98kW - 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5950 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 650Nm | 195Nm - 244Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2750 | 3600 - 4300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 16.5 | 11.8 - 12 | |
