BMW X3 — Specs, Trims, Prices & Owner Reviews

The athletic midsize SUV that drives like a sport sedan.

Model years 2015–2026 · Independent buyer data

Price range
$39,000 – $47,000
Fuel economy
25 / 30 mpg
0–60 mph
6.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h (limited)
Safety
5 / 5 ★ (NHTSA)

BMW X3: General Information

The athletic midsize SUV that drives like a sport sedan.

Cars4Real covers the BMW X3 across the 2015–2026 model years, spanning three generations (F25, G01, and G45).

It offers 180–393 hp, fuel economy of 25/30 mpg, 0–60 mph in 6.0 s, and seating for 5. Typical pricing spans $39,000 – $47,000.

BMW X3 by model year

2015 BMW X3

2015 BMW X3 xDrive28i

The 2015 BMW X3 xDrive28i uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 240 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (AWD), rated at 21/28 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.2 s. MSRP started at $39,000, with the sDrive28i at $38,000.

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2015 BMW X3 xDrive28d

The 2015 BMW X3 xDrive28d uses a 2.0L Diesel I4 producing 180 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (AWD), rated at 27/34 mpg and 0–60 mph in 7.7 s. MSRP started at $42,000.

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2015 BMW X3 xDrive35i

The 2015 BMW X3 xDrive35i uses a 3.0L Turbo I6 producing 300 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (AWD), rated at 19/26 mpg and 0–60 mph in 5.5 s. MSRP started at $46,500.

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2016 BMW X3

2016 BMW X3 sDrive28i

The 2016 BMW X3 sDrive28i uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 240 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 21/28 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.5 s. MSRP started at $38,950, with the xDrive28i at $40,950.

2016 BMW X3 xDrive28d

The 2016 BMW X3 xDrive28d uses a 2.0L Diesel I4 producing 180 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (AWD), rated at 27/34 mpg and 0–60 mph in 7.7 s. MSRP started at $42,450.

2016 BMW X3 xDrive35i

The 2016 BMW X3 xDrive35i uses a 3.0L Turbo I6 producing 300 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (AWD), rated at 19/26 mpg and 0–60 mph in 5.3 s. MSRP started at $46,800.

2017 BMW X3

2017 BMW X3 sDrive28i

The 2017 BMW X3 sDrive28i marked the final F25 year. It uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 240 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 21/28 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.5 s. MSRP started at $40,050, with the xDrive28i at $42,050.

2017 BMW X3 xDrive28d

The 2017 BMW X3 xDrive28d uses a 2.0L Diesel I4 producing 180 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (AWD), rated at 27/34 mpg and 0–60 mph in 7.7 s. MSRP started at $42,750.

2017 BMW X3 xDrive35i

The 2017 BMW X3 xDrive35i uses a 3.0L Turbo I6 producing 300 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (AWD), rated at 19/26 mpg and 0–60 mph in 5.3 s. MSRP started at $48,950.

2018 BMW X3

2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i

The 2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i introduced the all-new G01 generation. It uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 248 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (AWD), rated at 22/29 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $42,650.

2018 BMW X3 M40i

The 2018 BMW X3 M40i uses a 3.0L Turbo I6 producing 355 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (AWD), rated at 19/26 mpg and 0–60 mph in 4.6 s. MSRP started at $54,500.

2019 BMW X3

2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i

The 2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 248 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 23/30 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $41,000, with the xDrive30i at $43,000.

2019 BMW X3 M40i

The 2019 BMW X3 M40i uses a 3.0L Turbo I6 producing 355 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (AWD), rated at 19/26 mpg and 0–60 mph in 4.6 s. MSRP started at $54,650.

2020 BMW X3

2020 BMW X3 sDrive30i

The 2020 BMW X3 sDrive30i uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 248 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 23/29 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $41,950, with the xDrive30i at $43,950 and the xDrive30e Plug-in Hybrid at $48,550.

2020 BMW X3 M40i

The 2020 BMW X3 M40i uses a 3.0L Turbo I6 producing 382 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (AWD), rated at 21/27 mpg and 0–60 mph in 4.4 s. MSRP started at $55,900.

2021 BMW X3

2021 BMW X3 sDrive30i

The 2021 BMW X3 sDrive30i received a G01 mid-cycle refresh. It uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 248 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 23/29 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $43,000, with the xDrive30i at $45,000 and the xDrive30e Plug-in Hybrid at $49,600.

2021 BMW X3 M40i

The 2021 BMW X3 M40i uses a 3.0L Turbo I6 producing 382 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (AWD), rated at 21/27 mpg and 0–60 mph in 4.4 s. MSRP started at $56,600.

2022 BMW X3

2022 BMW X3 sDrive30i

The 2022 BMW X3 sDrive30i uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 248 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 23/29 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $43,700, with the xDrive30i at $45,700 and the xDrive30e Plug-in Hybrid at $49,600.

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2022 BMW X3 M40i

The 2022 BMW X3 M40i uses a 3.0L Turbo I6 producing 382 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (AWD), rated at 21/27 mpg and 0–60 mph in 4.4 s. MSRP started at $59,950.

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2023 BMW X3

2023 BMW X3 sDrive30i

The 2023 BMW X3 sDrive30i uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 248 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 23/29 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $45,400, with the xDrive30i at $47,400.

2023 BMW X3 M40i

The 2023 BMW X3 M40i uses a 3.0L Turbo I6 producing 382 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (AWD), rated at 21/27 mpg and 0–60 mph in 4.4 s. MSRP started at $61,000.

2024 BMW X3

2024 BMW X3 sDrive30i

The 2024 BMW X3 sDrive30i marked the final G01 year. It uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 248 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 23/29 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $46,200, with the xDrive30i at $48,200.

2025 BMW X3

2025 BMW X3 30 xDrive

The 2025 BMW X3 30 xDrive introduced the all-new G45 generation. It uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 255 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (AWD), rated at 25/30 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $51,125.

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2025 BMW X3 M50 xDrive

The 2025 BMW X3 M50 xDrive uses a 3.0L Turbo I6 producing 393 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (AWD), rated at 21/27 mpg and 0–60 mph in 4.4 s. MSRP started at $66,500.

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2026 BMW X3

2026 BMW X3 30 xDrive

The 2026 BMW X3 30 xDrive uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 255 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (AWD), rated at 25/30 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $51,300, with the X3 M50 xDrive at $66,500.

BMW X3 trim levels

BMW X3 trim levels and specifications
TrimMSRPEnginePowerDriveEconomy
xDrive28i$39,0002.0L Turbo I4240 hpAWD21 / 28 mpg
xDrive28d$42,0002.0L Diesel I4180 hp / 280 lb-ftAWD27 / 34 mpg
xDrive35i$46,5003.0L Turbo I6300 hpAWD19 / 26 mpg
sDrive28i$38,9502.0L Turbo I4240 hpRWD21 / 28 mpg
xDrive28d$42,4502.0L Diesel I4180 hp / 280 lb-ftAWD27 / 34 mpg
xDrive35i$46,8003.0L Turbo I6300 hpAWD19 / 26 mpg
sDrive28i$40,0502.0L Turbo I4240 hpRWD21 / 28 mpg
xDrive28d$42,7502.0L Diesel I4180 hp / 280 lb-ftAWD27 / 34 mpg
xDrive35i$48,9503.0L Turbo I6300 hpAWD19 / 26 mpg
xDrive30i$42,6502.0L Turbo I4248 hpAWD22 / 29 mpg
X3 M40i$54,5003.0L Turbo I6355 hp / 369 lb-ftAWD19 / 26 mpg
sDrive30i$41,0002.0L Turbo I4248 hpRWD23 / 30 mpg
X3 M40i$54,6503.0L Turbo I6355 hp / 369 lb-ftAWD19 / 26 mpg
sDrive30i$41,9502.0L Turbo I4248 hpRWD23 / 29 mpg
X3 M40i$55,9003.0L Turbo I6382 hp / 369 lb-ftAWD21 / 27 mpg
sDrive30i$43,0002.0L Turbo I4248 hpRWD23 / 29 mpg
X3 M40i$56,6003.0L Turbo I6382 hp / 369 lb-ftAWD21 / 27 mpg
sDrive30i$43,7002.0L Turbo I4248 hpRWD23 / 29 mpg
X3 M40i$59,9503.0L Turbo I6382 hp / 369 lb-ftAWD21 / 27 mpg
sDrive30i$45,4002.0L Turbo I4248 hpRWD23 / 29 mpg
X3 M40i$61,0003.0L Turbo I6382 hp / 369 lb-ftAWD21 / 27 mpg
sDrive30i$46,2002.0L Turbo I4248 hpRWD23 / 29 mpg
X3 30 xDrive$51,1252.0L Turbo I4255 hpAWD25 / 30 mpg
X3 M50 xDrive$66,5003.0L Turbo I6393 hp / 428 lb-ftAWD21 / 27 mpg
X3 30 xDrive$51,3002.0L Turbo I4255 hpAWD25 / 30 mpg

Specifications (2026)

Engine2.0L Turbo I4 / 3.0L Turbo I6L
FuelPetrol
Power248-393 hp hp
Transmission8-speed automatic
DrivetrainRWD/AWD
Length187.0 in mm
Width75.6 in mm
Height65.0 in mm
Wheelbase112.8 in mm
Cargo31.5 cu ft
Seats5

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the BMW X3 cost?

The BMW X3 has a typical price range of $39,000 – $47,000, spanning 25 trim levels. Actual prices vary by year, mileage and local market conditions.

What fuel economy does the BMW X3 get?

The BMW X3 achieves 25 / 30 mpg. Real-world figures depend on trim, drivetrain and driving style.

What years of the BMW X3 are available to compare?

Cars4Real covers BMW X3 model years 2015–2026. You can compare every year and trim side by side with live market prices and real owner reviews.