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About the BMW X3
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The 2023 BMW X3 is up to $5800 more expensive than it was last year, as part of a wider-range price adjustment.
This means the X3 range now starts at $81,700 before on-road costs for the sDrive20i, and extends to $175,300 before on-road costs for the M Competition.
There haven’t been any specification changes to the X3 range as part of the 2023 model year price adjustment.
The current, third-generation BMW X3 was first revealed and went on sale locally in 2017. It received a mid-life facelift last year that brought a revised exterior and interior design.
BMW sold a total of 4546 examples of the X3 last year, making it the second top-selling medium luxury SUV if you don’t add together the sales of the Mercedes-Benz GLC wagon and GLC Coupe. It was outsold by the Tesla Model Y (8717 sales).
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Power to Weight
80 - 218.66 kW/t
66.12 kW/t
218.66 kW/t
Boot Space
550 litres
115 litres
650 litres
Fuel Efficiency
3.2 - 10.7 L/100km
1.3 L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
607 - 1,153 km
541 km
4,438 km
Price
$81,700 - $178,000
$61,900
$191,800
Warranty (Years)
5 years
2 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 1 year
1 year
4 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,385 - 2,600 kg
2,205 kg
2,700 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 kg
1,000 kg
2,500 kg
Approach Angle
18.4 - 25.6°
15°
25.6°
Departure Angle
20.5 - 23.4°
17.2°
30.6°
Ground Clearance Unladen
204 - 206 mm
122 mm
216 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
12 kWh
0.2 kWh
18.8 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
3.7 kW
3.7 kW
7.4 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
46 km
46 km
87 km
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2023 BMW X3 Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $84,700 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $86,100 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, RWD | $81,700 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, RWD | $83,100 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $125,400 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $126,800 |
M Sport
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $109,990 |
M
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $175,300 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $178,000 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 BMW X3 Dimensions
1676mm
1891mm
4708mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2023 BMW X3 Safety Rating
The pre-facelift BMW X3 managed a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on tests conducted by Euro NCAP in 2017.
It received scores of 93 per cent for adult occupant protection, 84 per cent for child occupant protection, 70 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 58 per cent for safety assist.
This five-star ANCAP rating applies to all variants except the xDrive30e plug-in hybrid.
The 2023 BMW X3 comes with the following safety features:
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Lane departure warning
- Lane change warning
- Cruise control
- Rear-view camera
- Reverse parking sensors
- Reversing assistant
Stepping up to the xDrive30i/xDrive30d or above gets you safety features including junction assist, blind-spot monitoring, front and rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control with stop/go, and surround-view camera.
2023 BMW X3 Fuel Economy
The 2023 BMW X3 range has the following claimed combined fuel consumption figures:
- sDrive20i: 7.3L/100km
- xDrive20d: 5.9L/100km
- xDrive30i: 7.9L/100km
- xDrive30d: 6.4L/100km
- xDrive30e: 3.2L/100km
- M40i: 8.9L/100km
- M Competition: 10.7L/100km
The X3 xDrive30e PHEV offers up to 41km of electric range in Australian specification and can be AC charged from its Type 2 charging port at speeds of up to 3.7kW.
All 2023 BMW X3 models have a fuel tank ranging in size from 50L to 65L, depending on the variant. All petrol variants require a minimum of 95 RON premium unleaded, apart from the M Competition which requires 98 RON.
| BMW X3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 5.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.3 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 8.9 L/100km |
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How does the 2023 BMW X3 drive?
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The 2023 BMW X3 sDrive20i is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 135kW of power and 300Nm of torque.
It’s the only rear-wheel drive member of the X3 range, and BMW claims the X3 sDrive20i can do the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.2 seconds.
The X3 xDrive20d is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel producing 140kW and 400Nm, with a claimed 0-100km/h time of 8.0 seconds.
The X3 xDrive30i is powered by an uprated 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 185kW and 350Nm, with a claimed 0-100km/h time of 6.3 seconds.
The X3 xDrive30d is powered by a 3.0-litre inline-six turbo-diesel producing 195kW and 620Nm, with a claimed 0-100km/h time of 5.8 seconds.
The X3 xDrive30e plug-in hybrid (PHEV) pairs a 135kW/300Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with an 80kW/265Nm electric motor and a 12kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Total system outputs are 215kW and 420Nm, which is good for a claimed 0-100km/h time of 6.1 seconds.
The X3 M40i is powered by a 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six petrol engine producing 285kW and 500Nm, with a claimed 0-100km/h time of 4.8 seconds.
Finally, the X3 M Competition is powered by an uprated 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six petrol engine producing 375kW and 650Nm, good for a 0-100km/h time of 3.8 seconds.
All models use an eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission.
2023 BMW X3 Colours
What colours are available for the BMW X3
The 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.
- Alpine White
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Mineral White (not available on M40i)
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- M Sao Paulo Yellow (M Competition only)
- M Marina Bay Blue (M Competition only)
- M Toronto Red (M Competition only)
2023 BMW X3 Warranty
All new BMW vehicles are covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Owners also receive complimentary 24/7 vehicle roadside assistance for three years.
In terms of logbook servicing, BMW Australia offers Service Inclusive pre-paid packages that cover the first five years or 80,000km – whichever comes first.
The standard Service Inclusive Basic package costs $2400 for the core X3 range.
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BMW X3 FAQs
The cheapest BMW X3 is the Base that starts from $81,700.
The most expensive BMW X3 is the M that starts from $178,000.
The best towing capacity of a BMW X3 is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Base, M Sport, Sport and M.
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 M Sport which weighs 2600 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW X3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Electric, Diesel or Premium Unleaded.