BMW X3 Base (2011) price & specs

    Overview

    The 2011 BMW X3 Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 2nd September 2009. The BMW X3 is regarded as a Suv Medium Luxury built in Austria and when it was new had prices starting at .

    This BMW X3 is powered by a 3.0L 6-cylinder engine that has 225 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 400 Nm of torque (at 1200 rpm) via an Eight-speed Automatic transmission. BMW claims the X3 Base uses 8.8L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 204g of CO2. It has a 67L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 761km per full tank

    The BMW X3 measures 1661mm (65.4 inches) in height, 4648mm (183.0 inches) in length, 1881mm (74.1 inches) in width with a 2810mm (110.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1805kg (3979.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The X3 Base comes standard with 245/50 R18 front tyres and 245/50 R18 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

    The 2011 BMW X3 Base has a 212mm ground clearance with a 2400kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    75.42 - 124.65 kW/t
    68.49 kW/t
    124.65 kW/t
    Boot Space
    550 litres
    495 litres
    550 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.6 - 9 L/100km
    5.6 L/100km
    11.9 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    744 - 1,196 km
    588 km
    1,196 km
    Price
    $59,200 - $77,900
    $54,150
    $77,900
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 2 years
    1 year
    4 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,290 - 2,370 kg
    2,290 kg
    2,505 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,000 - 2,400 kg
    1,800 kg
    2,400 kg
    Approach Angle
    25.7 - 26°
    22°
    26°
    Departure Angle
    22.6 - 24°
    22.6°
    27°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    212 mm
    212 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,648 mm
    1,881 mm
    1,661 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,648 mm
    Overall Width1,881 mm
    Overall Height1,661 mm
    Wheelbase2,810 mm
    Load Capacity560 mm

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    Explore BMW X3 Features & Specs

    Base

    3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo
    Number of Compressors: 2

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 204
    Standard Met: EU5

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 89.6
    Engine (cc): 2979
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 3.0
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 84.0
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
    Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 98

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 17.7
    Main Capacity (L): 67
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 14.7
    Main Type: Total

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    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 761
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 473
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 11.4
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.8
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 32
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 27
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 13.5
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.4
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 38
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 32
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 8.9
    ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 11.2
    ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 25
    ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 21

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.8

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.7
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 245
    Maximum Speed (mph): 152

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 306
    Maximum Power (kW): 225
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 400
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1200

    Drive

    Descent Control System: yes
    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
    Manual Mode: yes
    Number of Speeds: 8
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Automatic

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 100
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
    Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 100
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 56.5
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1600
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 19.4
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 550

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 62.8
    Front Track (mm): 1594
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8.3
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 212
    Overall Height (in): 65.4
    Overall Height (mm): 1661
    Overall Length (in): 183.0
    Overall Length (mm): 4648
    Overall Width (in): 74.1
    Overall Width (mm): 1881
    Rear Track (in): 63.4
    Rear Track (mm): 1610
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 39.0
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11900
    Wheelbase (in): 110.6
    Wheelbase (mm): 2810

    Ramp Angles

    Approach Angle: 25.7
    Departure Angle: 22.6

    Body Style

    Body Type: SUV
    Local Body Type: SUV
    Platform Code: E46

    Spoiler

    Location: Roof

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Rear Door

    Type: Lifting Gate

    Headlight Control

    Dusk Sensor: yes
    Height Adjustment: Manual
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Rear View Mirror Camera

    Auto Dimming: yes

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
    Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2400
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 5291
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2365
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5214
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1805
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3979

    Audio System

    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm/Lw

    External Connections

    Aux Jack (Front): yes

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Flexible

    Bluetooth

    Type: Bluetooth

    Parking Distance System

    Location: Front
    Front Type: Sensor
    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Sensor

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
    Location (12V): Front
    Location (12V): Rear

    Smart Card/Smart Key

    Includes Keyless Entry: yes
    Type: Manual

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Centre Floor Console: Titanium
    Doors: Titanium
    Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    Instrument Panel: Titanium

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Overall: 4.0
    ANCAP Standard: Ancap

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Active: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front And Rear

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather

    Seating

    Capacity: 5
    Configuration: 2+3

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Location: Rear Seats

    Air Conditioning

    Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1
    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes

    Ventilation System

    Digital Display: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    Intermediate Service

    Variable Distance Period: yes

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