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
Audi RSQ3 vs BMW X3 Comparison
Audi RSQ3
BMW X3
2025 Audi
RSQ3
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2025 BMW
X3
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Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
60L
534 km
50L - 68L
80 to 728 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$101,215 - $104,215
$83,100 - $178,000
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CarExpert's Take
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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
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 | ||
| TURBO | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2480 | 1995 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 5 | 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 20 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 294kW | 135kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5850 | 4000 - 6250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 480Nm | 300Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1950 | 1500 - 2600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 90 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
