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
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 BMW X3 M50 xDrive reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
This rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the BMW X3 M50 xDRIVE
Based on the Ford Mustang Mach-E
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
50L - 68L
80 to 728 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$83,100 - $178,000
$64,990 - $97,990
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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
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)
- Star White
- Space White
- Vapour Blue
- Grabber Blue Metallic
- Rapid Red
- Carbonised Grey
- Shadow Black
A $700 prestige paint charge applies for all colours except Shadow Black.
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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 | 198kW - 358kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6250 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | 430Nm - 860Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2600 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 90 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
