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About the BMW X3
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2016 BMW X3 is a SUV Medium Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $62,200 for the M Sport variant and topping out at $82,000 for the M Sport.
There are 2 variants of the X3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2016.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (135kW/270Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (190kW/560Nm) and 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (140kW/400Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The 2016 X3 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2016 BMW X3 Price
M Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $62,200 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $70,800 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $79,100 |
xLine
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $74,600 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $79,100 |
*excl. on-roads
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2016 BMW X3 Dimensions
1678mm
1881mm
4657mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2016 BMW X3 Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the BMW X3
The most fuel efficient BMW X3 is the M Sport with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 5.2L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW X3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the M Sport with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 7.3L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the BMW X3 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| BMW X3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 7.2 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 5.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 5.2 L/100km |
2016 BMW X3 Warranty
What is the warranty on a BMW X3?
The BMW X3 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
BMW X3 FAQs
The cheapest BMW X3 is the M Sport that starts from $62,200.
The most expensive BMW X3 is the M Sport that starts from $82,000.
The best towing capacity of a BMW X3 is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: M Sport and xLine.
The largest BMW X3 is the M Sport which measures 1881mm wide, 4657mm in length and sits 1678mm tall.
The most powerful BMW X3 is the xLine which has 190kW of power from its 3.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL engine.
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The heaviest BMW X3 is the xLine which weighs 2410 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW X3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or premium unleaded.