Very Good
2025 BMW X3 M50 xDrive review
A glorious six-cylinder engine sings a sweet symphony in the top-spec, go-fast version of the new BMW X3 mid-size luxury SUV.
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Matt Campbell
BMW X3 vs Audi SQ8 e-tron Comparison
BMW X3
Audi SQ8 e-tron
2025 BMW
X3
vs
2025 Audi
SQ8 e-tron
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
50L - 68L
80 to 728 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$83,100 - $178,000
$173,090
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Terrific engine
- Delightfully potent
- Decent value for money
Misses
- Some interior fit and finish qualms
- Bouncy ride in urban driving
- Complex and layered media menus
NA
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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2998 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | - | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6, 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 370kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6250 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | 973Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2600 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 90 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
