Diesel, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 2004–2026

BMW X3

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the BMW X3. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 6.6 L/100km.

BMW X3 in white
Fuel use
6.6 L/100km
2026 official
On a full tank
985 km
65 L tank
Seats
5

What a X3 costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Canada first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$19.40 per 100 km$2,134
Australia$2.41/L petrol$15.93 per 100 km$1,768
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£18.52 per 100 miles£1,297
United States$4.35/gal petrol$12.21 per 100 miles$1,649

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

G01, 2018–2024

Specs for the xDrive30i; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
G01
Built
2018-2024
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,708 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Height
1,676 mm
Wheelbase
2,864 mm
Kerb weight
1,790 kg
Boot
550 L
Boot, seats folded
1,600 L
Towing (braked)
2,000 kg

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
185 kW
Torque
350 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
0–100 km/h
6.3 s

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.4 L/100km
CO₂
168 g/km
Fuel tank
65 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2017
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2017
Airbags
6
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Ownership

Spare wheel
None

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
Yes

F25, 2011–2017

Specs for the xDrive20i; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
F25
Built
2011-2017
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,648 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,661 mm
Wheelbase
2,809 mm
Kerb weight
1,763 kg
Boot
549 L
Boot, seats folded
1,600 L
Towing (braked)
2,000 kg

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,996 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
180 kW
Torque
350 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.3 L/100km
CO₂
181 g/km
Fuel tank
67 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2011
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2011
Airbags
6

Ownership

Spare wheel
None

E83, 2004–2010

Specs for the xDrive25i; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
E83
Built
2004-2010
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,656 mm
Width
1,854 mm
Height
1,674 mm
Wheelbase
2,794 mm
Kerb weight
1,705 kg
Boot
481 L
Towing (braked)
2,000 kg

Engine

Engine
2.5 L inline-6 petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
160 kW
Torque
250 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9.4 L/100km
Fuel tank
67 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★★☆
Euro NCAP tested
2004

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2026Hybrid8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2026Diesel6.6 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2026Plug-in hybrid1.2 L/100km235 mpg196 mpg—
2026Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2025Petrol7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2025Diesel6.6 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2025Plug-in hybrid1.5 L/100km191 mpg159 mpg—
2025Hybrid8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2024Petrol9.2 L/100km31 mpg25 mpg—
2024Diesel6.6 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2024Plug-in hybrid2.7 L/100km103 mpg86 mpg—
2024Hybrid10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2023Plug-in hybrid3.1 L/100km90 mpg75 mpg—
2023Diesel5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2023Petrol8.5 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—
2023Hybrid10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2022Petrol8.3 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2022Hybrid10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2022Diesel6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2022Plug-in hybrid3.2 L/100km88 mpg74 mpg—
2021Hybrid7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2021Petrol7.9 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2021Plug-in hybrid2.8 L/100km101 mpg84 mpg—
2021Diesel6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2020Plug-in hybrid2.8 L/100km101 mpg84 mpg—
2020Petrol8.3 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2020Diesel6.1 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2019Petrol8.3 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2019Diesel6.2 L/100km46 mpg38 mpg—
2018Petrol8.3 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2018Diesel6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2017Diesel5.4 L/100km52 mpg43 mpg—
2017Petrol7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2016Petrol7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2016Diesel5.3 L/100km54 mpg45 mpg—
2015Petrol7.7 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2015Diesel5.3 L/100km53 mpg44 mpg—
2014Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2014Diesel5.5 L/100km51 mpg43 mpg—
2013Petrol7.9 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—

BMW X3 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the BMW X3?

The 2026 BMW X3 uses 6.6 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a BMW X3 cost to run a year in Canada?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,134 in New Zealand, $1,768 in Australia, £1,297 in United Kingdom, $1,649 in United States.

How far does a BMW X3 go on a full tank?

About 985 km from its 65 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a BMW X3 tow?

2,000 kg braked, for the xDrive30i.

How big is the BMW X3's boot?

550 L, for the xDrive30i.

Cars like the X3

From other makes, closest in what they use.

Citroën

C3 Aircross

2019–2024

6.6 L/100km

Volkswagen

T-roc

2018–2026

6.6 L/100km

Suzuki

Jimny

1998–2026

6.7 L/100km

Subaru

XV

2012–2023

6.5 L/100km

Subaru

Crosstrek

2013–2027

6.5 L/100km

Ford

EcoSport

2014–2022

6.7 L/100km

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