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BMW X3 F25

Headline trim: xDrive35i — 306 bhp, 0-62 in 5.6s.

BMW X3 F25 press photo
Verdict
B
BHP
306 bhp
0–60
5.6 s
Top speed
152 mph
MPG
32.0 mpg
Used
£5,000-£14,000

Strengths

  • 8-speed ZF auto
  • sDrive (RWD only) variant
  • Cabin step on

Weaknesses

  • N47 timing chain
  • iDrive freezes
  • Run-flat tyres

Notable tech

  • F25 platform
  • xDrive AWD or sDrive RWD
  • N20/N52/N55 petrol, N47/N57 diesel
  • iDrive 4

Common issues

  • N47 timing chain
  • iDrive freezes
  • Run-flat tyres

Engine derivatives

UK trims and engines offered across F25's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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sDrive18i 2.0
BHP150
Torque220 Nm
0–609.5 s
Top124 mph
MPG40 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
xDrive20i 2.0
BHP184
Torque270 Nm
0–607.9 s
Top132 mph
MPG36 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
xDrive28i 2.0
BHP245
Torque350 Nm
0–606.5 s
Top146 mph
MPG36 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT
xDrive35i 3.0 inline-6
BHP306
Torque400 Nm
0–605.6 s
Top152 mph
MPG32 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT
sDrive18d / xDrive18d 2.0
BHP150
Torque360 Nm
0–609.4 s
Top124 mph
MPG60 mpg
DriveRWD / AWD
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
xDrive20d 2.0
BHP190
Torque400 Nm
0–607.9 s
Top132 mph
MPG57 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
xDrive30d / xDrive35d 3.0 diesel
BHP313
Torque630 Nm
0–605.3 s
Top152 mph
MPG47 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT