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
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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Excellent
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Based on the BMW X3 M50 xDRIVE
Based on the BYD Sealion 6 PREMIUM
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L - 68L
80 to 728 km
60L
66 to 84 km
Warranty
5 year
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6 year
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MSRP
$83,100 - $178,000
$42,990 - $52,990
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Far more liveable than many other new cars
- Plug-in hybrid powertrain's EV range is excellent
- Improved suspension calibration makes it a keener drive
Misses
- Styling mightn’t be to all tastes
- Not as enthusiastic to drive as some rivals
- Smaller boot than competitors and no spare wheel
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 | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2998 | 1497 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6, 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 160kW - 238kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6250 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | 300Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2600 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 90 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
