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    2018 BMW X3

    Used from

    $63,800 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.2 - 8.9 L / 100km

    About the BMW X3

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2018 BMW X3 is a SUV Medium Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $63,800 for the M Sport variant and topping out at $99,900 for the Base.

    There are 3 variants of the X3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2017.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (140kW/400Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (265kW/500Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (135kW/290Nm) and 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (195kW/620Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2018 X3 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    2018 BMW X3 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BMW X3

    M Sport

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 3
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 10
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • In-dash Dvd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Screen Size (in): 8.8
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Colour: Toned
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Suspension
      • Includes Traction Control
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Screen Size (in): 8.8
      • Touch Screen
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display
      • Reconfigurable
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 20.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.7
      • Headroom Front (in): 41.1
      • Headroom Front: 1033
      • Headroom Front: 1045
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.1
      • Headroom Rear: 994
      • Hip Room Front (in): 58.4
      • Hip Room Front (in): 59.9
      • Hip Room Front: 1483
      • Hip Room Front: 1522
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 57.4
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 58.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1458
      • Hip Room Rear: 1477
      • Leg Room Front (in): 40.3
      • Leg Room Front: 1024
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 36.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 925
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.3
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.6
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1455
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1462
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.0
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1423
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Screen Size (in): 8.8
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Automatic Parking
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote HVAC control
      • Includes Phone
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
      • Number Of: 9
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Telematics
      • Advanced Auto Collision Notification
      • Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    xLine

    Adds to M Sport:
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Type: Bucket
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
      • On Doors: Colour High Gloss
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    Removes from M Sport:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Suspension
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic

    Base

    Adds to xLine:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Suspension
    • Front seat
      • Heated
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Number Of: 16
      • Subwoofer
    Removes from xLine:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Screen Size (in): 8.8
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.8
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.7
      • Headroom Front: 1033
      • Hip Room Front (in): 58.4
      • Hip Room Front: 1483
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 57.4
      • Hip Room Rear: 1458
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1455
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
      • On Doors: Colour High Gloss
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Screen Size (in): 8.8
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
      • Number Of: 9
    See all 2018 BMW X3 Specs

    2018 BMW X3 Dimensions

    1678mm
    1881mm
    4657mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2018 BMW X3 Dimensions

    2018 BMW X3 Fuel Economy

    There are 8 different fuel economy figures for the BMW X3

    The most fuel efficient BMW X3 is the M Sport with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 5.2L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The BMW X3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 8.9L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the BMW X3 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    See all BMW X3 Fuel Economy

    2018 BMW X3 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a BMW X3?

    The BMW X3 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    BMW X3 FAQs

    The cheapest BMW X3 is the M Sport that starts from $63,800.

    The most expensive BMW X3 is the Base that starts from $99,900.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW X3 is 2400 kg offered by the following variants: xLine and M Sport.

    The largest BMW X3 is the Base which measures 1897mm wide, 4716mm in length and sits 1676mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW X3 is the Base which has 265kW of power from its 3.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The BMW X3 is built in USA and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest BMW X3 is the xLine which weighs 2500 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW X3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or premium unleaded.

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