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 Citroen C5 Aircross Comparison
BMW X3
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Citroen C5 Aircross
2022 BMW
X3
vs
2024 Citroen
C5 Aircross
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
0.0
8.1
7.7
0.0
Based on the BMW X3 sDRIVE20i
Based on the Citroen C5 Aircross SPORT 1.6 THP 133
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L - 68L
160 to 721 km
53L
302 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
-
$54,990
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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
- Comfy ride, seats
- Big, practical boot
- Improved performance, tech
Misses
- Still pricier than it should be
- Tight back seat for the class
- Misses out on C5 X infotainment
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 | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Metallic Paint (+$690)
- Premium Paint (+$1,050)
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2998 | 1598 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 133kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5950 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 650Nm | 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2750 | 1650 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 16.5 | - | |
