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BMW X3 E83

Headline trim: 3.0sd twin-turbo diesel — 286 bhp, 0-62 in 6.6s.

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Verdict
B
BHP
286 bhp
0–60
6.6 s
Top speed
149 mph
MPG
28 mpg (US)
Used
$2,500-$10,000

Strengths

  • First X3
  • xDrive standard
  • Inline-six options

Weaknesses

  • Cabin shows age
  • Transfer case failures
  • Run-flat tyres

Notable tech

  • E83 platform (3 Series E46 sibling)
  • xDrive standard
  • M54/N52 petrol, M47/M57 diesel
  • 6MT, 6AT

Common issues

  • xDrive transfer case failures
  • M54 valve cover gasket
  • Run-flat tyres

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across E83's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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xDrive20i 2.0
BHP150
Torque200 Nm
0–6010.9 s
Top124 mph
MPG (US)25 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
xDrive25i 2.5
BHP192
Torque245 Nm
0–608.7 s
Top136 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
xDrive30i 3.0
BHP231
Torque300 Nm
0–607.8 s
Top139 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
xDrive18d 2.0 diesel
BHP143
Torque320 Nm
0–6011.0 s
Top121 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT
xDrive20d 2.0 diesel
BHP177
Torque350 Nm
0–608.8 s
Top130 mph
MPG (US)35 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
xDrive30d 3.0 diesel
BHP218
Torque500 Nm
0–607.6 s
Top139 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
xDrive35d 3.0 twin-turbo diesel
BHP286
Torque580 Nm
0–606.6 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6AT