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Used 2020 BMW X3 SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2020 BMW X3 is a five-passenger crossover sold in four trim levels: sDrive30i, xDrive30i, xDrive30e and M40i. The rear-wheel-drive sDrive30i and the all-wheel-drive xDrive30i are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (248 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque). The all-wheel-drive xDrive30e uses this engine but pairs it to a plug-in hybrid system (288 hp, 310 lb-ft). The M40i is powered by a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine (382 hp, 365 lb-ft of torque) and comes standard with all-wheel drive. All X3s use an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Standard 30i and 30e features include LED headlights and foglights, a power liftgate, tri-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable front seats, simulated leather upholstery, BMW's iDrive infotainment interface, wireless Apple CarPlay compatibility, and a 12-speaker audio system.

There are multiple option packages available for the 30i and 30e models. The main ones you'll want to check out are the Convenience, Driving Assistance and Driving Assistant Plus packages. The Convenience package brings you keyless access and a panoramic sunroof, while the other two equip the X3 with a variety of additional driver safety aids.

Want a sportier X3? The M Sport package adds some stylistic enhancements, while the Dynamic Handling package equips the X3 with adaptive suspension dampers, upgraded brakes and variable-ratio steering.

The M40i includes much of the above as standard equipment. Other notable X3 options you might want to look for are heated and ventilated front seats, leather upholstery, a larger 10.3-inch central touchscreen, a digital gauge cluster display, wireless phone charging, and a 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.

Which X3 trim does Edmunds recommend?

It's tempting to load up the BMW X3 with all the available features, go for the high-performance M40i engine and bury the throttle on your way out of the dealership parking lot. For most shoppers, though, we'd recommend going with one of the base models: the sDrive30i (with rear-wheel drive) or the xDrive30i (with all-wheel drive). The base four-cylinder engine provides respectable acceleration and a more reasonable price point. Also, you can option up the base X3 as much or as little as you want, adding abundant performance, luxury and safety features.

Compare trims side-by-side

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Columbus, OH
Vehicle
X3 sDrive30i
X3 xDrive30i
X3 xDrive30e
X3 M40i
Vehicle
xDrive30i
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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xDrive30e
2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A
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M40i
3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
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

Country of final assembly
United States
United States
United States
United States
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
19 X 7.5-in
19 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted 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
24 / 29 / 26 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.
17.7 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)/Gas Driving Range (city/hwy)
430 / 499 miles
413 / 499 miles
277 / 356 miles
372 / 478 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
18 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.
4,041 lb.
4,586 lb.
4,317 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.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
62.7 cu. ft.
62.7 cu. ft.
59.4 cu. ft.
62.7 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
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
39.1 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®
$52,522
$54,008
$55,533
$61,265
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.7
$0.72
$0.74
$0.82
Depreciation
$12,549
$12,783
$12,655
$15,480
Financing
$3,695
$3,962
$4,223
$5,437
Taxes & Fees
$1,540
$1,638
$1,735
$2,183
Fuel
$12,221
$12,682
$13,737
$14,331
Insurance
$3,988
$3,939
$3,939
$4,768
Maintenance
$10,355
$10,355
$10,595
$10,417
Repairs
$8,174
$8,649
$8,649
$8,649
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

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