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Used 2021 BMW X3 SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 BMW X3 is available in four trim levels that are primarily based on engine choices, The sDrive30i and xDrive30i both receive a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder (248 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque) while the M40i gets a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine (382 hp, 365 lb-ft of torque). An eight-speed automatic drives the rear wheels on the sDrive30i, and all-wheel-drive is included with the xDrive30i and M40i. The xDrive30e hybrid variant is covered in a separate review.

The sDrive30i and xDrive30i share the same features list with highlights that include:

  • Power-folding heated mirrors
  • Auto-dimming mirrors
  • Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind or in front of the vehicle when parking)
  • Power liftgate

Inside, you'll find:

  • Tri-zone automatic climate control
  • Simulated leather upholstery
  • Remote monitoring and control via a smartphone app
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay smartphone integration
  • 10.25-inch central touchscreen
  • Navigation system
  • Wi-Fi hotspot
  • 12-speaker audio system

Standard advanced safety features include:

  • Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
  • Frontal collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)

The more powerful M40i further adds:

  • Unique interior and exterior styling elements
  • Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
  • Higher-performance tires
  • Sport suspension
  • Upgraded brakes
  • Keyless entry
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Digital gauge cluster display
  • Integrated navigation system
  • Android Auto smartphone integration

Some of the M40i's features are available on the 30i as options. Other add-ons include:

  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
  • Automated parking system
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the vehicle and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Heated front and rear seats
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
  • Trailer hitch
  • Rear side-window shades
  • Premium Harman Kardon audio system
  • Wireless charging pad

Which X3 trim does Edmunds recommend?

The standard X3 sDrive30i is plenty powerful and capable for the vast majority of drivers. For those in colder climates, upgrading to the all-wheel-drive xDrive30i might be a worthwhile expense. The powerful M40i model could be a consideration for the rare SUV shopper seeking an overabundance of performance.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Bristol, CT
Vehicle
X3 sDrive30i
X3 xDrive30i
X3 xDrive30e
X3 M40i
Vehicle
xDrive30i
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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14 for sale near you
xDrive30e
2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A
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1 for sale near you
M40i
3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A
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1 for sale near you
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
Heated seats
optional
optional
optional
optional
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
optional
optional
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
optional
optional
optional
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
248 hp @ 5,200 rpm
248 hp @ 5,200 rpm
288 hp
382 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Engine torque
258 lb-ft @ 1,450 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1,450 rpm
310 lb-ft
365 lb-ft @ 1,520 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
3.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 6
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
225/60R18
225/60R18
225/60R18
245/50R19
Wheel size
18 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.0-in
19 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG/City/Hwy/Combined MPG (Gas only)
25 / 29 / 27 MPG
23 / 29 / 25 MPG
21 / 27 / 24 MPG
21 / 27 / 23 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe/City/Hwy/Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas)
Not applicable
Not applicable
59 / 61 / 60 MPGe
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
17.2 gal.
17.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
17.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)/Gas Driving Range (city/hwy)
430 / 499 miles
396 / 499 miles
277 / 356 miles
361 / 464 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Battery

Battery

Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
Not applicable
Not applicable
17 mi.
Not applicable
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
Not applicable
Not applicable
56
Not applicable
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
Not applicable
Not applicable
3.0 hr.
Not applicable
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
39.4 ft.
39.4 ft.
N/A
39.7 ft.
Curb weight
3,931 lb.
4,147 lb.
4,586 lb.
4,244 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
84.2 in.
84.2 in.
84.2 in.
84.2 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.4 in.
74.4 in.
74.4 in.
74.7 in.
Height
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
Length
185.9 in.
185.9 in.
185.9 in.
186.1 in.
Wheelbase
112.8 in.
112.8 in.
112.8 in.
112.8 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
28.7 cu. ft.
28.7 cu. ft.
27.2 cu. ft.
28.7 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
41.1 in.
41.1 in.
41.1 in.
40.0 in.
Front Leg Room
40.3 in.
40.3 in.
40.3 in.
40.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.6 in.
57.6 in.
57.6 in.
57.6 in.
Rear Head Room
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
Rear Leg Room
36.4 in.
36.4 in.
36.4 in.
36.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$58,834
$61,770
$64,986
$70,588
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.78
$0.82
$0.87
$0.94
Depreciation
$13,490
$14,486
$16,127
$18,013
Financing
$4,546
$4,781
$5,184
$6,504
Taxes & Fees
$1,585
$1,653
$1,771
$2,155
Fuel
$12,486
$13,475
$14,037
$14,643
Insurance
$6,371
$6,492
$6,492
$7,114
Maintenance
$11,330
$11,330
$11,822
$12,606
Repairs
$9,026
$9,553
$9,553
$9,553
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Canberra Beige/Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Canberra Beige/Black SensaTec, leatherette
Oyster Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Cognac Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Canberra Beige/Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Canberra Beige/Black SensaTec, leatherette
Oyster Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Cognac Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Canberra Beige/Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Canberra Beige/Black SensaTec, leatherette
Oyster Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Cognac Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Canberra Beige/Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Canberra Beige/Black SensaTec, leatherette
Oyster Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Cognac Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Exterior
Jet Black
Alpine White
Dark Graphite Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Jet Black
Alpine White
Dark Graphite Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Jet Black
Alpine White
Dark Graphite Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Alpine White
Sunstone Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic