8.5
2025 BMW X3 review
The fourth-generation X3 brings a higher-tech interior coupled with more electrified powertrains. The classic formula remains unaltered.
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Jack Quick
BMW X3 vs Mazda CX-60 Comparison
BMW X3
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2025 BMW
X3
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2025 Mazda
CX-60
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
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Based on the BMW X3 M50 xDRIVE
Based on the Mazda CX-60 G40E EVOLVE VISION LUX HYBRID
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L - 68L
80 to 728 km
50L - 58L
105 to 429 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$83,100 - $178,000
$50,240 - $89,050
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Mild-hybrid engines are silky smooth
- M50 xDrive is an absolute weapon
- Flashy interior tech
Misses
- Some hard finishes grate for the price tag
- Fiddly air vent setup
- No diesel options available for now
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Enjoyable handling
- Packs a turbo inline six when most rivals have fours
- Mazda's typically high level of material quality
Misses
- Rides too stiffly
- Clunky transmission
- Doesn't look different enough from a CX-5
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 2023 Mazda CX-60 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Rhodium White Premium Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Machine Grey Metallic
- Jet Black Mica
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
Rhodium White Premium Metallic, Soul Red Crystal Red and Machine Grey Metallic cost an additional $995.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2998 | 2488 - 3283 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.5L, 3.3L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6, 4 | 4, 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 187kW - 241kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6250 | 3750 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 650Nm | 450Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2600 | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 90 | 94.2 - 100 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
