About the BMW X3
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new BMW X3 is a Suv Medium Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $62,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the M Sport variant and topping out at $81,000 for the M Sport.
There are 2 variants of the X3 available in Australia.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (190kW/560Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (140kW/400Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (135kW/270Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2017 X3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2017 BMW X3 Price
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2017 BMW X3 Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the BMW X3
The most fuel efficient BMW X3 is the M Sport with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 5.2L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW X3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Xline with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 7.2L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| BMW X3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 5.2 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 5.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 7.2 L/100km |
2017 BMW X3 Warranty
What is the warranty on a BMW X3?
The BMW X3 offers a 3 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 M Sport that starts from $62,900.
The most expensive BMW X3 is the Xline that starts from $81,000.
The best towing capacity of a BMW X3 is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: M Sport and Xline.
The largest BMW X3 is the M Sport which measures 1881mm wide, 4657mm in length and sits 1678mm tall.
The most powerful BMW X3 is the M Sport which has 190kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.
The BMW X3 is built in USA and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW X3 is the M Sport which weighs 2410 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW X3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.