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
BMW X3 vs Mazda CX-5 Comparison
BMW X3
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Mazda CX-5
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2024 BMW
X3
vs
2024 Mazda
CX-5
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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
7.7
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Based on the BMW X3 sDRIVE20i
Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
50L - 68L
160 to 721 km
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$76,600 - $169,500
$36,590 - $55,000
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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
- Smart looks, plush cabin
- Torquey turbo petrol
- Keen driving dynamics
Misses
- G35 Turbo is too thirsty
- On the smaller side of the class
- Feeling a little dated in 2024
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 (+$795)
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)
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
- Eternal Blue mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
- Rhodium White metallic
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Zircon Sand metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Platinum Quartz metallic
Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2998 | 1997 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 115kW - 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5950 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 650Nm | 200Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2750 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 16.5 | 10.5 - 13 | |
