8.5
2025 BMW X3 review
The fourth-generation X3 brings a higher-tech interior coupled with more electrified powertrains. The classic formula remains unaltered.
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Jack Quick
2024 BMW X3 vs 2024 Skoda Karoq Comparison
BMW X3
Skoda Karoq
2024 BMW
X3
vs
2024 Skoda
Karoq
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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.
8.8
8.5
7.9
7.2
Based on the BMW X3 M50 xDRIVE
Based on the Skoda Karoq SPORTLINE (4x4) 140TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L - 68L
55 to 721 km
50L - 55L
330 to 396 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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7 year
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MSRP
$76,600 - $169,500
$38,490 - $56,590
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Mild-hybrid engines are silky smooth
- M50 xDrive is an absolute weapon
- Flashy interior tech
Misses
- Some hard finishes grate for the price tag
- Fiddly air vent setup
- No diesel options available for now
Jack Quick
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Dynamic driving experience
- Physical buttons and knobs for all key functions
- Plenty of 'Simply Clever' touches
Misses
- Switchgear getting a little dated
- Misses out on cool removable rear seats
- Expensive with options ticked
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
- Service Pack (+$2,750)
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)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2998 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5950 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 650Nm | 250Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2750 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 16.5 | 10 - 12.2 | |
