2024 BMW iX3 review
There's certainly nothing entry-level about the BMW iX3 M Sport. In fact it's one of the biggest bargains currently available in the segment.
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Jack Quick
BMW IX3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison
BMW IX3
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the BMW IX3 M SPORT
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
85L
561 to 1105 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$91,000 - $104,900
$136,600 - $273,300
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A proper bargain
- Still plenty of standard equipment
- Beautiful ride and chassis tuning
Misses
- Not available with all-wheel drive
- Misses out on surround-view camera
- Combustion platform limits practicality
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Six-cylinder diesel is a beauty
- Comfort-focused drive is plush
- Updated tech works well
Misses
- $30,000 dearer than equivalent X5
- Still needs (expensive) options ticked
- Cabin execution feels underdone
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1993 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 4.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 8, 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW | 198kW - 450kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4000 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 520Nm - 850Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1350 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
