BMW X3 is a five-seat small-size vehicle in the Luxury Performance SUV category. For the 2016 model year, there are three trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 240 to 300 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual premium gasoline expense is $2,900 to $3,300, which over the course of five years will cost you $6,000 in extra fuel spending. It has a 5-stars overall crash safety rating by NHTSA.
2016 X3 has a relatively long wheelbase ( 110.6 in) on a narrower body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 4030 - 4230 lbs.
2016 X3 seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only one measurement - shoulders - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on legs and head. When it comes to second-row passenger room, X3 ia a class-leader on only two measurements - shoulders and head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on legs. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is larger than average among its peers with 27.6 cu. ft.
Trim | 2016 X3 sDrive28i | 2016 X3 xDrive28i | 2016 X3 xDrive35i |
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Starging MSRP | $38,950 | $40,950 | $46,800 |
Engine | 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo | 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo | 3.0L Inline-6 Turbo |
HP | 240 hp | 240 hp | 300 hp |
Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
0-60 mph | 6.2 sec | 6.2 sec | 5.3 sec |
City | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 19 MPG |
Highway | 28 MPG | 28 MPG | 26 MPG |
Combined | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 21 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $2,900 | $3,300 |
2016 X3 SUV comes in three trim levels, with an average price that is $621 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, X3
2016 X3 SUV has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed forty-eight complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also four recalls issued by BMW, which by itself is a relatively low number.