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
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Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
64L
448 to 653 km
50L - 68L
55 to 721 km
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Matt Campbell
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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
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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2891 | 1995 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.9L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| BI TURBO V6, TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 206kW - 375kW | 135kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5250 - 6500 | 4000 - 5950 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 600Nm | 300Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2250 - 2500 | 1350 - 2750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 10 | 9.3 - 16.5 | |
