8.1
2024 BMW X3 review
Base model luxury SUVs used to be pretty stripped back, but the cheapest BMW X3 feels every bit a luxury car.
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Scott Collie
2022 BMW X3 vs 2024 BYD Sealion 6 Comparison
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Based on the BMW X3 sDRIVE20i
Based on the BYD Sealion 6 PREMIUM
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L - 68L
160 to 721 km
60L
66 to 84 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Practical, spacious interior
- Base engine has just enough go
- Better equipped than old-school base models
Misses
- It's still pricey
- No adaptive cruise control
- Lack of AWD undermines versatility
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Strong value for money
- Achievable EV range claim
- Cushy, quiet drive experience
Misses
- Soft ride can get wallowy
- Base model offers more range
- No safety rating... yet
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI, ELECTRONIC F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2998 | 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT PROVIDED | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 145kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5950 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 650Nm | 300Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2750 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 16.5 | - | |
