BMW

BMW X3

Price $52,990 – $93,700
Fuel consumption 8.5 – 15.7 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 75%(view ratings)
The BMW X3 is a compact luxury SUV taking on the likes of the Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz GLC. Pricing starts at a little over $50,000. For performance enthusiasts, BMW offers the M40i and M Competition models, the latter packing as much as 503 horsepower. If you care more about fuel economy or like EV dynamics, consider the plug-in hybrid variant enabling up to 29 kilometres of zero-emission driving.

BMW X3

Pricing
MSRP CA$54,990
Fees CA$2,445
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$1,035/month
Powertrain
Combined power 288 hp
Combined torque 310 lb·ft
Engine 2,0 l I-4
Power 181 hp @ 3,800 rpm (135 kW)
Torque 258 lb·ft @ 1,450 – 3,600 rpm (350 N·m)
Induction Turbocharged
Fuel type Premium
Engine Electric
Power 107 hp @ 5,000 rpm (80 kW)
Torque 195 lb·ft @ 100 – 2,500 rpm (264 N·m)
Transmission 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain AWD
Hybrid / Electric
Battery type Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
Energy 12.0 kWh
Voltage 354 V
Charging times
  • 120V: 10.0 h
  • 240V: 3.0 h
  • 400V: N/A
Cooling N/A
Drivetrain structure N/A
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type SUV
Category Compact luxury SUV, Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid
Assembly Spartanburg, SC, US
Generation 3
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City 11.0 L/100km
Highway 8.6 L/100km
Combined 9.9 L/100km (3.9 Lₑ/100km)
Autonomy 505 km
Electric autonomy 29 km
CO₂ emissions 127 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof optional
Heated front seats standard
Heated rear seats optional
Heated steering wheel standard
Ventilated front seats optional
Head-up display optional
Surround-view camera optional
Smart key standard
Blindspot detection standard
Forward collision warning standard
Autonomous emergency braking standard
Lane departure warning standard
Adaptive cruise control optional
Remote engine start standard
GPS standard
Infotainment
Front USB ports standard
Apple CarPlay compatible standard
Android Auto compatible standard
Sirius XM standard
Bluetooth audio standard
Wi-Fi hotspot optional
Wireless phone charging optional
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering rack and pinion, electric assistance
Front suspension independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension independent, multi-link
Front brakes Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes Disc (ABS)
Front tires P225/60R18
Rear tires P225/60R18
Safety
Seat belts 5
Dimensions / Weight
Length 4,721 mm (186″)
Width 1,891 mm (74″)
Height 1,676 mm (66″)
Wheelbase 2,864 mm (113″)
Weight 2,086 kg (4,599 lb)
Capacities
Passengers 5
Trunk between 770 l and 1,682 l
Fuel tank 50 l (11 gal)
Towing capacity 2,000 kg (4,409 lb, with trailer with brakes)
Performance
0-100 km/h 6.1 s (manufacturer)
80-120 km/h 4.7 s (estimated)
Top speed 210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer)
Braking distance 38 m
Warranty
Base warranty 4 years/80,000 km
Powertrain warranty 4 years/80,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy 7/10
Reliability 6/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 7/10
Average 75%(view ratings)