BMW X3

BMW has built the X3 since 2004. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 8 of them, from the 2007 BMW X3 to the 2025 BMW X3 M50 xDrive. Body styles here: SUV. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.

Built: 2004–today
Brand from: Germany
Body styles: SUV
Sold new in: North America, Europe and Asia
In the catalog: 8 cars

How it changed

Power went from 286 hp in the 2007 X3 to 190 hp in the 2025 X3 M50 xDrive. It got heavier along the way: 1,875 kg for the 2007 car, 2,065 kg for the 2022. The most powerful here is the 2015 BMW X3 at 313 hp (233 kW), more than 68% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2015 BMW X3, in 5.3 s.

Every X3 in the catalog

2007 BMW X3

286 hp · 0–62 mph 6.4 s · 1,875 kg

Whether on country lanes, in city traffic or on gravel tracks - wherever it goes, the new BMW X3 is driving along the road to success.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2015 BMW X3

313 hp · 0–62 mph 5.3 s · 1,925 kg

Photo: NetCarShow

2018 BMW X3 M40i

190 hp · 0–62 mph 7.9 s · 1,835 kg

The BMW X3 M40i is equipped with an 8-speed Steptronic Sport automatic transmission with Launch Control.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2020 BMW X3

190 hp · 0–62 mph 7.9 s · 1,835 kg

Sited atop the BMW X3 M and BMW X3 M Competition is an M-specific roof spoiler, whose design extends the flank lines into the powerfully contoured tail.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2022 BMW X3

184 hp · 0–62 mph 6.1 s · 2,065 kg

As a result of design changes to the front and rear and an emphasis on classic X-elements, the new BMW X3 has a more modern look with a more powerful presence.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2022 BMW X3

184 hp · 0–62 mph 6.1 s · 2,065 kg

BMW X3 M Competition features the redesigned full-LED-tail lights of the refreshed BMW X3.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2025 BMW X3

190 hp · 0–62 mph 6.2 s

Expansive, gently contoured surfaces also set the tone when looking at the new BMW X3 in profile.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2025 BMW X3 M50 xDrive

190 hp · 0–62 mph 6.2 s

Photo: NetCarShow

Specs side by side

Car	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Weight	Engine	Drive	Gearbox	EPA combined
2007 X3	286 hp (213 kW)	428 lb-ft (580 Nm)	6.4 s	149 mph (240 km/h)	1,875 kg (4,134 lb)	3.0 L inline-6	All Wheel Drive	6-speed automatic	20 mpg
2015 X3	313 hp (233 kW)	465 lb-ft (630 Nm)	5.3 s	152 mph (245 km/h)	1,925 kg (4,244 lb)	3.0 L inline-6	All Wheel Drive	8-speed automatic (Steptronic)	30 mpg
2018 X3 M40i	190 hp (142 kW)	295 lb-ft (400 Nm)	7.9 s	132 mph (212 km/h)	1,835 kg (4,045 lb)	2.0 L inline-4	All Wheel Drive	8-speed automatic (Steptronic)	23 mpg
2020 X3	190 hp (142 kW)	295 lb-ft (400 Nm)	7.9 s	132 mph (212 km/h)	1,835 kg (4,045 lb)	2.0 L inline-4	All Wheel Drive	8-speed automatic (Steptronic)	16 mpg
2022 X3	184 hp (137 kW)	221 lb-ft (300 Nm)	6.1 s	130 mph (209 km/h)	2,065 kg (4,553 lb)	2.0 L inline-4	All Wheel Drive	8-speed automatic Steptronic	25 mpg
2022 X3	184 hp (137 kW)	221 lb-ft (300 Nm)	6.1 s	130 mph (209 km/h)	2,065 kg (4,553 lb)	2.0 L inline-4	All Wheel Drive	8-speed automatic Steptronic	17 mpg
2025 X3	190 hp (142 kW)	229 lb-ft (310 Nm)	6.2 s	134 mph (216 km/h)	—	2.0 L inline-4	All Wheel Drive	8-speed automatic Steptronic	29 mpg
2025 X3 M50 xDrive	190 hp (142 kW)	229 lb-ft (310 Nm)	6.2 s	134 mph (216 km/h)	—	2.0 L inline-4	All Wheel Drive	8-speed automatic Steptronic	27 mpg

Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.

Rivals

Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:

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