Diesel, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 2004–2026
BMW X3
MPG, running costs and specs for the BMW X3. By the official figures, the 2026 gets 36 mpg, about $1,649 a year in the US.
- MPG
- 36 mpg
- 2026 official · 6.6 L/100km
- A year's gas
- $1,649
- at today's prices in the US
- On a full tank
- 612 miles
- 65 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a X3 costs to run
At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $12.21 per 100 miles | $1,649 |
| 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 |
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.
Where the X3 ranks
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.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hybrid | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Diesel | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.2 L/100km | 235 mpg | 196 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Petrol | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Diesel | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.5 L/100km | 191 mpg | 159 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Hybrid | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 9.2 L/100km | 31 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Diesel | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Plug-in hybrid | 2.7 L/100km | 103 mpg | 86 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Hybrid | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Plug-in hybrid | 3.1 L/100km | 90 mpg | 75 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Diesel | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 8.5 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Hybrid | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Hybrid | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Diesel | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Plug-in hybrid | 3.2 L/100km | 88 mpg | 74 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Hybrid | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Plug-in hybrid | 2.8 L/100km | 101 mpg | 84 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Diesel | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Plug-in hybrid | 2.8 L/100km | 101 mpg | 84 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Diesel | 6.1 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Diesel | 6.2 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Diesel | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km | 52 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 7.3 L/100km | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 5.3 L/100km | 54 mpg | 45 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 5.3 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 5.5 L/100km | 51 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
BMW X3 questions
What MPG does the BMW X3 get?
The 2026 BMW X3 gets 36 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (6.6 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a BMW X3 cost to run a year in the US?
About $1,649 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.
How far does a BMW X3 go on a full tank?
About 612 miles (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 trunk?
550 L, for the xDrive30i.
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