BMW

BMW X3

Price $52,550 – $94,000
Fuel consumption 8.2 – 16.6 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 75%(view ratings)
BMW’s compact SUV, the X3, is available in a number of trim levels. In addition to the turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine delivering 248 horsepower, customers have the option of a plug-in hybrid powertrain offering about 30 kilometres of zero-emission range, a turbocharged 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine that produces 382 horsepower, or an M variant that cranks output up to 503 horsepower in Competition trim. Clearly, there’s an X3 for all types of drivers.

BMW X3

Pricing
MSRP CA$94,000
Fees CA$2,245
Gas guzzler tax CA$2,000
Monthly payments CA$1,769/month
Powertrain
Engine 3,0 l I-6
Power 503 hp @ 6,250 rpm (375 kW)
Torque 443 lb·ft @ 2,600 – 5,950 rpm (601 N·m)
Induction Turbocharged
Fuel type Premium
Transmission 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain AWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type SUV
Category Compact luxury SUV
Assembly Spartanburg, SC, US
Generation 3
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City 16.6 L/100km
Highway 12.1 L/100km
Combined 14.6 L/100km
Autonomy 445 km
CO₂ emissions 339 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof standard
Heated front seats standard
Heated rear seats optional
Heated steering wheel standard
Ventilated front seats optional
Head-up display standard
Surround-view camera optional
Blindspot detection standard
Forward collision warning standard
Autonomous emergency braking standard
Lane departure warning standard
Adaptive cruise control optional
GPS standard
Infotainment
Apple CarPlay compatible standard
Android Auto compatible standard
Sirius XM standard
Wi-Fi hotspot standard
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 P255/40ZR21
Rear tires P265/40ZR21
Safety
Seat belts 5
Dimensions / Weight
Length 4,730 mm (186″)
Width 1,897 mm (75″)
Height 1,667 mm (66″)
Wheelbase 2,864 mm (113″)
Weight 2,096 kg (4,621 lb)
Capacities
Passengers 5
Trunk between 813 l and 1,775 l
Fuel tank 65 l (14 gal)
Towing capacity N/A
Performance
0-100 km/h 3.9 s
80-120 km/h 3.2 s
Top speed 285 km/h (177 mph) (manufacturer)
Braking distance 35 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)