8.1
2024 BMW X3 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 Audi Q5 Comparison
BMW X3
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Audi Q5
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2024 BMW
X3
vs
2024 Audi
Q5
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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
7.9
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Based on the BMW X3 sDRIVE20i
Based on the Audi Q5 55 TFSI e QUATTRO S LINE PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
50L - 68L
160 to 721 km
54L - 70L
108 to 560 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$76,600 - $169,500
$67,900 - $113,984
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A bit of a sleeper
- Excellent ride quality, driving dynamics
- Exudes understated luxury
Misses
- Expensive compared to the 45 TFSI
- Some strange spec omissions
- Wish there was a touch more EV range
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 Audi Q5 is available with the following colour options:
- Arkona White (NEW)
- Brilliant Black
- District Green metallic
- Floret Silver metallic
- Manhattan Grey metallic
- Mythos Black metallic
- Navarra Blue metallic
- Glacier White metallic
All metallic colour options cost $1531.
The SQ5 and Q5 Sportback remove:
- Brillant Black
but adds:
- Chronos Grey metallic
- Ultra Blue metallic
- Daytona Grey pearl effect
All metallic colour options cost $1990 for Sportback models, however the SQ5 receives exterior paint free of charge.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2998 | 1968 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 120kW - 270kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5950 | 3250 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 650Nm | 370Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2750 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 16.5 | 9.6 - 15.5 | |
