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$59,990
Fees CA$2,245
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$1,129/month
Powertrain
Combined power 288 hp
Combined torque 310 lb·ft
Engine 2,0 l I-4
Power 180 hp @ 4,000 rpm (134 kW)
Torque 258 lb·ft @ 1,450 – 3,500 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 N/A
Charging times
  • 120V: 6.0 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
Blindspot detection standard
Forward collision warning standard
Autonomous emergency braking standard
Lane departure warning standard
Adaptive cruise control optional
Infotainment
Apple CarPlay compatible standard
Android Auto compatible not available
Sirius XM 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 P245/50R19
Rear tires P245/50R19
Safety
Seat belts 5
Dimensions / Weight
Length 4,722 mm (186″)
Width 1,891 mm (74″)
Height 1,676 mm (66″)
Wheelbase 2,864 mm (113″)
Weight 2,080 kg (4,586 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)