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.
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.
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Comparing average pricing near
Columbus, OH
Vehicle | X3 sDrive30i | X3 xDrive30i | X3 xDrive30e | X3 M40i |
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Section Title | 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 |
Section Title | 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 |
Section Title | 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) |
Section Title | 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 |
Section Title | 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 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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. |
Section Title | 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 |
Section Title | 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 |