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2024 BMW X3 SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2024 BMW X3 is available in three trim levels differentiated by powertrain. The sDrive30i and xDrive30i both use 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, 369 lb-ft of torque) coupled with a 48-volt mild hybrid system. An eight-speed automatic transmission drives the rear wheels on the sDrive30i, and all-wheel drive is included with the xDrive30i and M40i.

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

  • 19-inch wheels
  • LED headlights with automatic high beams
  • Auto-dimming mirrors
  • Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Power liftgate

Inside, you'll find:

  • Push-button ignition
  • Dual zone automatic climate control
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • Remote monitoring and control via a smartphone app
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
  • 10.25-inch digital instrument panel and central touchscreen
  • Over-the-air software updates
  • Navigation system
  • Wi-Fi hotspot
  • 12-speaker audio system

Standard advanced safety features include:

  • Blind-spot warning (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)

While the full breadth of X3 options are covered below, there are a few specific to the sDrive30i and xDrive30i models. These include:

  • Convenience package
    • Panoramic sunroof
    • Hands-free liftgate
    • Smart keyless entry
    • Driver lumbar support
  • M Sport package
    • Choice of 19-, 20- and 21-inch wheels (20- and 21-inch wheels include performance tires)
    • Unique interior and exterior styling elements
    • Sport steering wheel
  • Dynamic Handling package
    • M Sport package
    • Adaptive suspension dampers (help improve ride comfort and handling stability)
    • Upgraded brakes with red or blue calipers
    • Adaptive steering (adjusts the steering wheel's responsiveness to enhance low-speed maneuverability and high-speed stability)

The more powerful M40i also adds:

  • Convenience package
  • Dynamic Handling package
  • Synthetic leather-trimmed dashboard
  • 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and infotainment touchscreen

The numerous packages and stand-alone features for the X3 include:

  • Premium package
    • Convenience package
    • 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and infotainment touchscreen
    • Heated steering wheel
    • Heated front seats (upgradable to heated front and rear seats)
    • Head-up display (M40i only; displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
  • Dynamic Assistance Professional package (M40i only)
    • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the BMW and the car in front)
    • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Parking Assistance package
    • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
    • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the vehicle and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Remote engine start
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Heated front seats
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Trailer hitch (removes hands-free liftgate function)
  • Rear side window shades
  • 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
  • Wireless charging pad
  • Drive recorder (records an image of the road ahead, which can be reviewed at a later time)
  • Performance rear differential (M40i only)

Which X3 trim does Edmunds recommend?

The X3's trim levels mainly differ by powertrain, so to choose the right one you first have to identify your specific needs. If you don't live in a climate with a real winter, we recommend the base sDrive30i. Not only is it cheaper to forgo all-wheel drive in favor of rear-wheel drive, but its standard turbocharged four-cylinder engine offers plenty of power and relatively good fuel economy. If you want a good mix of added features, opt for the Premium package to gain access to handy extras like heated front seats, hands-free keyless access, a fully digital instrument display and more. 

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El Paso, TX
Vehicle
X3 sDrive30i
X3 xDrive30i
X3 M40i
Vehicle
xDrive30i
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
Starting MSRP
$48,900
Avg Price Paid
$47,592
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M40i
3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A
Starting MSRP
$61,900
Avg Price Paid
$60,163
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Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

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

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
23 / 29 / 25 MPG
21 / 28 / 24 MPG
21 / 26 / 23 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
17.2 gal.
17.2 gal.
17.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
396 / 499 miles
361 / 482 miles
361 / 447 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
39.4 ft.
39.4 ft.
39.4 ft.
Curb weight
4,079 lb.
4,149 lb.
4,392 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
84.2 in.
84.2 in.
84.2 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.4 in.
74.4 in.
74.7 in.
Height
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
Length
185.9 in.
185.9 in.
185.9 in.
Wheelbase
112.8 in.
112.8 in.
112.8 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
28.7 cu. ft.
28.7 cu. ft.
28.7 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
41.1 in.
41.1 in.
40.0 in.
Front Leg Room
40.3 in.
40.3 in.
40.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.6 in.
57.6 in.
57.6 in.
Rear Head Room
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
38.5 in.
Rear Leg Room
36.4 in.
36.4 in.
36.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
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

True Cost to Own®
$77,885
$80,266
$92,141
Average Cost Per Mile
$1.04
$1.07
$1.23
Depreciation
$34,738
$35,825
$42,008
Financing
$10,567
$10,974
$13,738
Taxes & Fees
$3,525
$3,649
$4,484
Fuel
$11,563
$12,045
$12,566
Insurance
$7,400
$7,534
$8,264
Maintenance
$7,507
$7,504
$8,346
Repairs
$2,585
$2,735
$2,735
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Oyster Vernasca, leather
Cognac SensaTec, leatherette
Tacora Red SensaTec, leatherette
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Mocha Vernasca, leather
Cognac Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Canberra Beige SensaTec, leatherette
Black Vernasca, leather
Oyster Vernasca, leather
Cognac SensaTec, leatherette
Tacora Red SensaTec, leatherette
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Mocha Vernasca, leather
Cognac Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Canberra Beige SensaTec, leatherette
Black Vernasca, leather
Oyster Vernasca, leather
Cognac SensaTec, leatherette
Tacora Red SensaTec, leatherette
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Mocha Vernasca, leather
Cognac Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Canberra Beige SensaTec, leatherette
Black Vernasca, leather
Exterior
Mineral White Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Alpine White
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Jet Black
Black Sapphire Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Aventurin Red Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Alpine White
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Jet Black
Black Sapphire Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Aventurin Red Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Alpine White
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Aventurin Red Metallic