8.4
2025 BMW X3 20 xDrive review
The entry-level BMW X3 20 xDrive is likely all the mid-size luxury SUV you'd ever need, but ticking options boxes can get pricey.
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BMW X3 vs Mitsubishi Outlander Comparison
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2025 BMW
X3
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2025 Mitsubishi
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
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8.4
7.9
7.5
Based on the BMW X3 20 xDRIVE
Based on the Mitsubishi Outlander BLACK EDITION 7 SEAT (2WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
50L - 68L
80 to 728 km
55L - 56L
83 to 454 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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10 year
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MSRP
$83,100 - $178,000
$37,740 - $73,790
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Quiet and efficient mild-hybrid powertrain
- Flashy interior tech
- Fun and easy to drive
Misses
- Option packs add up quickly
- Fiddly air vent setup
- Lots of glossy piano black finishes
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Effortless to drive
- Quiet cabin ambience
- Long, conditional new-car warranty
Misses
- Uninspiring powertrain
- Touchscreen looks small among rivals
- Unsettled yet firm ride on 20-inch wheels
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 Outlander is available in the following colours:
- White
- White Diamond
- Red Diamond
- Cosmic Blue
- Sterling Silver
- Titanium
- Black Diamond
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2998 | 2360 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.4L, 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6, 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 135kW - 185kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6250 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 650Nm | 245Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2600 | 3600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 90 | 97 - 100 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
