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About the BMW X3
Last updated Sep 25, 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 Xline variant and topping out at $157,900 for the M.
There are 4 variants of the X3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2019.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (185kW/350Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (195kW/620Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (140kW/400Nm) and 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (285kW/500Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2020 X3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Comparative Rating
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Power to Weight
80 - 218.66 kW/t
54.54 kW/t
218.66 kW/t
Boot Space
550 litres
115 litres
650 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.7 - 10.6 L/100km
2.2 L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
613 - 1,193 km
541 km
1,268 km
Price
$63,900 - $157,900
$55,700
$174,000
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 1 year
1 year
4 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,385 - 2,500 kg
2,280 kg
2,750 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 - 2,400 kg
1,000 kg
2,400 kg
Approach Angle
18.4 - 25.6°
15°
25.6°
Departure Angle
20.5 - 23.4°
14.1°
30.6°
Ground Clearance Unladen
204 - 206 mm
122 mm
216 mm
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2020 BMW X3 Price
Xline
M Sport
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $100,900 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $105,900 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $109,900 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $111,900 |
M
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $157,900 |
*excl. on-roads
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2020 BMW X3 Dimensions
1676mm
1897mm
4716mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2020 BMW X3 Fuel Economy
There are 6 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 5.7L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW X3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the M with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 10.6L 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 5.7 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 6.0 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 7.4 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.1 L/100km |
2020 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 Xline that starts from $63,900.
The most expensive BMW X3 is the M that starts from $157,900.
The best towing capacity of a BMW X3 is 2400 kg offered by the following variants: Xline and M Sport.
The largest BMW X3 is the Base which measures 1897mm wide, 4716mm in length and sits 1676mm tall.
The most powerful BMW X3 is the M which has 375kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
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The heaviest BMW X3 is the Xline which weighs 2500 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW X3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.