About the BMW X3
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new BMW X3 is a Suv Medium Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $63,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $75,400 for the Base.
There is 1 variant of the X3 available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (141kW/245Nm), 3L multi-point injection (170kW/300Nm) and 3L turbo diesel common rail (160kW/480Nm). Available with 5-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2006 X3 is offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2006 BMW X3 Price
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2006 BMW X3 Dimensions
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2006 BMW X3 Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the BMW X3
The most fuel efficient BMW X3 is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 8.6L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW X3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3L Multi-Point Injection and uses 12.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the BMW X3 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| BMW X3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 11.9 L/100km |
| 3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 12.1 L/100km |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 11.2 L/100km |
| 3L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.6 L/100km |
2006 BMW X3 Warranty
What is the warranty on a BMW X3?
The BMW X3 offers a 2 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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BMW X3 FAQs
The cheapest BMW X3 is the Base that starts from $63,900.
The most expensive BMW X3 is the Base that starts from $75,400.
The best towing capacity of a BMW X3 is offered by the Base which can tow 1800 kg
The largest BMW X3 is the Base which measures 1853mm wide, 4565mm in length and sits 1674mm tall.
The most powerful BMW X3 is the Base which has 170kW of power from its 3L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The BMW X3 is built in Austria and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW X3 is the Base which weighs 2280 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW X3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.