2025 BMW X3 M50 xDrive review
A glorious six-cylinder engine sings a sweet symphony in the top-spec, go-fast version of the new BMW X3 mid-size luxury SUV.
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Matt Campbell
2024 BMW X3 vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
Based on the BMW X3 M50 xDRIVE
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC
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Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L - 68L
55 to 721 km
66L
686 to 805 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$120,477 - $181,876
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Terrific engine
- Delightfully potent
- Decent value for money
Misses
- Some interior fit and finish qualms
- Bouncy ride in urban driving
- Complex and layered media menus
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Cabin has 'wow' factor
- Effortless drive experience
- Pretty practical despite rakish design
Misses
- Expensive relative to the competition
- Expensive service costs
- Quality niggles with our test car
Colours Available
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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2998 | 2996 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 4.0L, 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 287kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5950 | 5500 - 6100 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 650Nm | 520Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2750 | 1750 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 16.5 | 10.5 | |
