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 Mini Countryman Comparison
BMW X3
Mini Countryman
2025 BMW
X3
vs
2025 Mini
Countryman
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L - 68L
80 to 728 km
36L - 54L
90 to 416 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$83,100 - $178,000
$49,990 - $77,990
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp pricing compared to iX1
- Punchy dual-motor drivetrain
- Plenty of space, personalisation
Misses
- Range could be better
- Interior not as plush as iX1
- Getting quite big for a 'Mini'...
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 2024 Mini Countryman, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Nanuq White
- Midnight Black II
- Melting Silver III
- Smokey Green
- Legend Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2998 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6, 4 | 4, 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 100kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6250 | 4500 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | 220Nm - 494Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2600 | 1350 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 90 | 94.6 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
