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 Mercedes-AMG GLC Comparison
BMW X3
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2022 BMW
X3
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2024 Mercedes-AMG
GLC
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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8.1
7.9
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Based on the BMW X3 sDRIVE20i
Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE (PHEV)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
50L - 68L
160 to 721 km
62L - 66L
453 to 805 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
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$136,000 - $199,500
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Seemingly endless customisation
- Adroit handling
- Rapid pace
Misses
- A V8 is a drug that's hard to quit
- It's not cheap to buy or service
- Some naff interior details
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 Premium (+$1,500)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2998 | 1991 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 4.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 287kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5950 | 5500 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 650Nm | 500Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2750 | 1750 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 16.5 | 10 - 10.5 | |
