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2024 BMW X3 review
Base model luxury SUVs used to be pretty stripped back, but the cheapest BMW X3 feels every bit a luxury car.
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Scott Collie
BMW X3 vs Porsche Cayenne Comparison
BMW X3
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Porsche Cayenne
2024 BMW
X3
vs
2024 Porsche
Cayenne
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
50L - 68L
160 to 721 km
70L - 90L
175 to 1125 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$76,600 - $178,000
$121,300 - $364,700
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Practical, spacious interior
- Base engine has just enough go
- Better equipped than old-school base models
Misses
- It's still pricey
- No adaptive cruise control
- Lack of AWD undermines versatility
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Phenomenal ride and handling
- V8 delivers instant response, addictive exhaust
- Interior a perfect blend of tech, driver focus
Misses
- Big price premium over base variant
- Some option prices seem crazy high
- Get ready to spend on fuel
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 | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Aluminium Sill Guards Illuminated - Personalised (+$5,290)
- Carbon Onboard Folder (+$1,630)
- Coloured Seat Belts (+$1,020)
- Electrically Heated Windscreen (+$1,000)
- Home Link (+$600)
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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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2998 | 2894 - 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 4.0L, 3.0L, 2.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | TWIN TURBO V8, TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V6, BI TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 224kW - 485kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5950 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 650Nm | 320Nm - 850Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2750 | 1340 - 2400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 16.5 | 9.7 - 11.2 | |
