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About the BMW X3
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2023 BMW X3 is classified as a 4 Door Wagon currently on sale in Australia as part of the G01 generation, starting from $76,600 MLRP for the sDRIVE20i and topping out at $171,300 for the M COMPETITION.
There are 20 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2023. The X3 is built in South Africa and is available with 2.0L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 8 Speed Automatic Steptronic transmission with the drive sent to RWD. The X3 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
BMW X3 Rating
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Entry-level
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Overall rating
8.3
7.4
8.9
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2023 BMW X3 Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| sDRIVE20i | $76,600 | $80,000 |
| xDRIVE20d | $79,600 | $82,900 |
| sDRIVE20i M SPORT | $79,600 | $84,800 |
| xDRIVE20d M SPORT | $84,900 | $87,700 |
| xDRIVE30i M SPORT | $91,900 | $94,200 |
| xDRIVE30d M SPORT | $98,000 | $100,400 |
| xDRIVE30i SPORT COLLECTION | $105,800 | $105,800 |
| xDRIVE30e M SPORT (HYBRID) | $107,000 | $107,600 |
| M40i | $113,500 | $121,500 |
| M40i FROZEN EDITION | $131,500 | $131,500 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 BMW X3 Dimensions
1676mm
1891mm
4708mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2023 BMW X3 Safety Rating
The pre-facelift BMW X3 managed a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on tests conducted by Euro NCAP in 2017.
It received scores of 93 per cent for adult occupant protection, 84 per cent for child occupant protection, 70 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 58 per cent for safety assist.
This five-star ANCAP rating applies to all variants except the xDrive30e plug-in hybrid.
The 2023 BMW X3 comes with the following safety features:
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Lane departure warning
- Lane change warning
- Cruise control
- Rear-view camera
- Reverse parking sensors
- Reversing assistant
Stepping up to the xDrive30i/xDrive30d or above gets you safety features including junction assist, blind-spot monitoring, front and rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control with stop/go, and surround-view camera.
2023 BMW X3 Fuel Economy
The 2023 BMW X3 range has the following claimed combined fuel consumption figures:
- sDrive20i: 7.3L/100km
- xDrive20d: 5.9L/100km
- xDrive30i: 7.9L/100km
- xDrive30d: 6.4L/100km
- xDrive30e: 3.2L/100km
- M40i: 8.9L/100km
- M Competition: 10.7L/100km
The X3 xDrive30e PHEV offers up to 41km of electric range in Australian specification and can be AC charged from its Type 2 charging port at speeds of up to 3.7kW.
All 2023 BMW X3 models have a fuel tank ranging in size from 50L to 65L, depending on the variant. All petrol variants require a minimum of 95 RON premium unleaded, apart from the M Competition which requires 98 RON.
| BMW X3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| M40i | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 8.9 |
| M40i FROZEN EDITION | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 8.9 |
| sDRIVE20i | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 7.3 |
| sDRIVE20i M SPORT | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 7.3 |
| xDRIVE20d | DIESEL | 5.9 |
| xDRIVE20d M SPORT | DIESEL | 5.9 |
| xDRIVE30d M SPORT | DIESEL | 6.4 |
| xDRIVE30e M SPORT (HYBRID) | PREMIUM UNLEADED/ELECTRIC | 3.2 |
| xDRIVE30i M SPORT | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 7.9 |
| xDRIVE30i SPORT COLLECTION | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 7.9 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a BMW X3?
All BMW X3’s need servicing every 0 Months months or 0,000km km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2023 BMW X3 drive?
Our expert take on BMW X3 drivability.
The 2023 BMW X3 sDrive20i is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 135kW of power and 300Nm of torque.
It’s the only rear-wheel drive member of the X3 range, and BMW claims the X3 sDrive20i can do the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.2 seconds.
The X3 xDrive20d is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel producing 140kW and 400Nm, with a claimed 0-100km/h time of 8.0 seconds.
The X3 xDrive30i is powered by an uprated 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 185kW and 350Nm, with a claimed 0-100km/h time of 6.3 seconds.
The X3 xDrive30d is powered by a 3.0-litre inline-six turbo-diesel producing 195kW and 620Nm, with a claimed 0-100km/h time of 5.8 seconds.
The X3 xDrive30e plug-in hybrid (PHEV) pairs a 135kW/300Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with an 80kW/265Nm electric motor and a 12kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Total system outputs are 215kW and 420Nm, which is good for a claimed 0-100km/h time of 6.1 seconds.
The X3 M40i is powered by a 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six petrol engine producing 285kW and 500Nm, with a claimed 0-100km/h time of 4.8 seconds.
Finally, the X3 M Competition is powered by an uprated 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six petrol engine producing 375kW and 650Nm, good for a 0-100km/h time of 3.8 seconds.
All models use an eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission.
2023 BMW X3 Options
Options list for the BMW X3
You can find more details on all the options and inclusions across the BMW X3 variants on the official website, and within the official BMW X3 specifications page.
2023 BMW X3 Colours
What colours are available for the BMW X3
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)
2023 BMW X3 Warranty
All new BMW vehicles are covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Owners also receive complimentary 24/7 vehicle roadside assistance for three years.
In terms of logbook servicing, BMW Australia offers Service Inclusive pre-paid packages that cover the first five years or 80,000km – whichever comes first.
The standard Service Inclusive Basic package costs $2400 for the core X3 range.
2023 BMW X3 vs other SUV's to consider
The BMW X3's main competitors are listed below. All of these cars are in the SUV category. Click compare to to see a feature list comparison of the BMW X3 against your chosen competitor.
BMW X3 FAQs
The cheapest BMW X3 is the sDRIVE20i that starts from $76,600.
The most expensive BMW X3 is the M COMPETITION that starts from $171,300.
The best towing capacity of a BMW X3 is 2000Kg offered by the following variants
- sDRIVE20i
- sDRIVE20i M SPORT
- xDRIVE20d
- xDRIVE20d M SPORT
- xDRIVE30i M SPORT
- xDRIVE30d M SPORT
- xDRIVE30i SPORT COLLECTION
- xDRIVE30e M SPORT (HYBRID)
- M40i
- M40i FROZEN EDITION
- M COMPETITION
The largest BMW X3 is the M40i which measures 1897mm wide, 4713mm in length and sits 1676mm tall.
The most powerful BMW X3 is the M COMPETITION which has 375kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection engine.
The BMW X3 is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. See the table below to see where each variant is manufactured.
| Variant | Country |
|---|---|
| M40i | South Africa |
| M40i | South Africa |
| M40i FROZEN EDITION | South Africa |
| xDRIVE30d M SPORT | South Africa |
| xDRIVE30d M SPORT | South Africa |
| xDRIVE30i M SPORT | South Africa |
| xDRIVE30i M SPORT | South Africa |
| xDRIVE30i SPORT COLLECTION | South Africa |
| xDRIVE20d | South Africa |
| xDRIVE20d | South Africa |
| xDRIVE20d M SPORT | South Africa |
| xDRIVE20d M SPORT | South Africa |
| sDRIVE20i | South Africa |
| sDRIVE20i M SPORT | South Africa |
| sDRIVE20i | South Africa |
| sDRIVE20i M SPORT | South Africa |
| xDRIVE30e M SPORT (HYBRID) | South Africa |
| xDRIVE30e M SPORT (HYBRID) | South Africa |
| M COMPETITION | United States Of America |
| M COMPETITION | United States Of America |
The heaviest BMW X3 is the xDRIVE30e M SPORT (HYBRID) which weighs 2600 kg (kerb weight).
See full fuel information for BMW X3 below:
| Variant | Fuel Type |
|---|---|
| xDRIVE30e M SPORT (HYBRID) | premium unleaded/electric |
| xDRIVE30e M SPORT (HYBRID) | premium unleaded/electric |
| M COMPETITION | premium unleaded petrol |
| M COMPETITION | premium unleaded petrol |
| xDRIVE30d M SPORT | diesel |
| xDRIVE30d M SPORT | diesel |
| xDRIVE20d | diesel |
| xDRIVE20d | diesel |
| xDRIVE20d M SPORT | diesel |
| xDRIVE20d M SPORT | diesel |
| M40i | premium unleaded petrol |
| M40i | premium unleaded petrol |
| M40i FROZEN EDITION | premium unleaded petrol |
| xDRIVE30i M SPORT | premium unleaded petrol |
| xDRIVE30i M SPORT | premium unleaded petrol |
| xDRIVE30i SPORT COLLECTION | premium unleaded petrol |
| sDRIVE20i | premium unleaded petrol |
| sDRIVE20i M SPORT | premium unleaded petrol |
| sDRIVE20i | premium unleaded petrol |
| sDRIVE20i M SPORT | premium unleaded petrol |