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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BMW X3 vs Renault Koleos Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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Good
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Based on the BMW X3 M50 xDRIVE
Based on the Renault Koleos ZEN (4x2)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L - 68L
80 to 728 km
60L
486 to 498 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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7 year
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MSRP
$83,100 - $178,000
$34,990 - $48,500
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still stylish after all these years
- Practical cabin space and useability
- No annoying safety technology
Misses
- Missing some features due to its age
- Not lots of fun to drive
- Some weird cabin controls
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 Koleos range is available in just four colours: Millesim Red, Metallic White, Metallic Grey and Metallic Black. Unusually, the red is a no-cost option, while the monochromatic shades are an extra $800.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2998 | 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6, 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 126kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6250 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | 226Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2600 | 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 90 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
