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
2024 BMW X3 vs 2023 Nissan X-Trail Comparison
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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
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Based on the BMW X3 sDRIVE20i
Based on the Nissan X-Trail N-TREK SV (4WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
50L - 68L
55 to 721 km
55L
336 to 429 km
Warranty
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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable interior
- Economical in the real world
- Sharp pricing
Misses
- Could use hybrid tech
- Not as off-road ready as it seems
- Servicing could be cheaper
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
- Premium Paint (+$700)
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)
- Solid White
- Brilliant Silver
- Champagne Silver
- Ivory Pearl
- Gun Metallic
- Ceramic Grey
- Caspian Blue
- Scarlet Ember
- Diamond Black
- Sunset Orange two-tone
- Ceramic grey two-tone
- Ivory Pearl two-tone
- Caspian Blue two-tone
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2998 | 1497 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 1.5L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 135kW - 157kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5950 | 4600 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 650Nm | 244Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2750 | 2400 - 3600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 16.5 | 9.6 - 14 | |
