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 Volvo XC60 Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the BMW X3 M50 xDRIVE
Based on the Volvo XC60 ULTRA T8 PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
50L - 68L
80 to 728 km
71L
114 to 568 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
$83,100 - $178,000
$73,990 - $101,390
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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
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Powerful, efficient powertrain
- User-friendly interior technology
- User-friendly interior technology
Misses
- Wrong side of $100,000
- Less cabin storage than rivals
- No real changes for 2025
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 2022 Volvo XC60 is available in a total of nine exterior finishes:
- Ice White
- Crystal White*
- Onyx Black*
- Denim Blue*
- Pine Grey*
- Fusion Red*
- Thunder Grey*
- Platinum Grey*
- Silver Dawn*
*Premium finishes cost $1950 extra
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO & SUPERCHARGER PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2998 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6, 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 183kW - 340kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6250 | 5400 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | 350Nm - 709Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2600 | 1800 - 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 90 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
