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
2024 BMW X3 vs 2024 Peugeot 408 Comparison
BMW X3
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Based on the BMW X3 M50 xDRIVE
Based on the Peugeot 408 GT PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L - 68L
55 to 721 km
40L - 52L
52 to 244 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$76,600 - $169,500
$57,990 - $67,990
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Deputy Marketplace Editor
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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Distinctive exterior design turns heads
- Handsome interior backs up exterior
- PHEV powertrain more polished than before
Misses
- Stylish body impedes on practicality
- Pretty interior possesses some tech quirks
- Why do we only get a PHEV?
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
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 CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2998 | 1199 - 1598 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 1.6L, 1.2L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT PROVIDED, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 12 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 100kW - 132kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5950 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 650Nm | 230Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2750 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 16.5 | - | |
