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    2021 BMW X3

    Used from

    $70,900 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.7 - 10.6 L / 100km

    About the BMW X3

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2021 BMW X3 is a SUV Medium Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $70,900 for the Xline variant and topping out at $157,900 for the M.

    There are 4 variants of the X3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2020.

    Engine options include 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (285kW/500Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (135kW/300Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (195kW/620Nm) and 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (140kW/400Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2021 X3 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    BMW X3 News

    2021 BMW X3 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BMW X3

    xLine

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 3
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • 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
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
    • Autonomous drive
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Steering Vibration
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.30
      • Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Traction Control
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • 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
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display: Windscreen
      • Reconfigurable
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 32.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 41.1
      • Headroom Front: 1045
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.1
      • Headroom Rear: 994
      • Hip Room Front (in): 59.9
      • Hip Room Front: 1522
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 58.1
      • 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): 57.6
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1462
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.0
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1423
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
      • On Doors: Colour High Gloss
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
    • Mobile Integration
      • Apple Carplay
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Automatic Parking
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Nfc
    • 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 Cooling
      • Includes Heating
      • Includes Phone
      • Includes Timer
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 36
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote services
      • Beep/flash
      • Find My Car
      • Location Sharing
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 36
      • Remote Lock/unlock
      • Send Destination To Car
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Start
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Telematics
      • Advanced Auto Collision Notification
      • Breakdown Assistance
      • Concierge Number Of Months Inc: 36
      • Concierge Service
      • Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
      • Tracker System
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 2
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    • 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

    M Sport

    Adds to xLine:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Autonomous drive
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    • Black trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Includes Collision Avoidance
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Suspension
    • Front cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Directional Headlights
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
    Removes from xLine:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
      • On Doors: Colour High Gloss

    Base

    Adds to M Sport:
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Number Of: 16
      • Subwoofer
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Remote
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from M Sport:
    • Autonomous drive
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Nfc
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    M

    Adds to Base:
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy & Synthetic Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
    • Rear seats
      • Remote Folding
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
    • Sport exhaust pipe
      • Driver Controlled Valve Flap
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    Removes from Base:
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Automatic Parking
    • Remote services
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 36
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Telematics
      • Concierge Number Of Months Inc: 36
    See all 2021 BMW X3 Specs

    2021 BMW X3 Dimensions

    1676mm
    1891mm
    4708mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2021 BMW X3 Dimensions

    2021 BMW X3 Fuel Economy

    There are 6 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 5.7L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The BMW X3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the M with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 10.6L 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.

    BMW X3Fuel TypeCombined
    3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded8.7 L/100km
    See all BMW X3 Fuel Economy

    2021 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 xLine that starts from $70,900.

    The most expensive BMW X3 is the M that starts from $157,900.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW X3 is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: xLine, M Sport, Base and M.

    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 M which has 375kW of power from its 3.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

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    The heaviest BMW X3 is the M Sport 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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