All BMW modelsBMW X3: generations and engines
The BMW X3 has been built since 2003 in 5 generations, with 66 engine versions in our catalog (SUV). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
EnlargeProduction years2003–present
Generations5
Engine versions66
Power143–382 hp
Body stylesSUV
FuelGasoline, Diesel, Gasoline hybrid
Timeline
BMW X3 generations
- 2003–2006
BMW X3 (E83)
Engines below - 2006–2010
- 2010–2014
- 2014–2017
BMW X3 (F25 LCI, facelift 2014)
Engines below - 2017–present
Specs
BMW X3 engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
BMW X3 (E83)2003–2006 · 10 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5i (192 hp) | 2003–2006 | Gasoline | 192 hp (141 kW) | 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) | 8.9 s | 129 mph (208 km/h) | |
| 2.5i (192 hp) Automatic | 2003–2006 | Gasoline | 192 hp (141 kW) | 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) | 9.8 s | 129 mph (208 km/h) | |
| 3.0d (204 hp) | 2003–2004 | Diesel | 204 hp (150 kW) | 302 lb-ft (410 Nm) | 7.9 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | |
| 3.0d (204 hp) Automatic | 2003–2004 | Diesel | 204 hp (150 kW) | 302 lb-ft (410 Nm) | 8.2 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | |
| 3.0i (231 hp) | 2003–2006 | Gasoline | 231 hp (170 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 7.8 s | 139 mph (224 km/h) | |
| 3.0i (231 hp) Automatic | 2003–2006 | Gasoline | 231 hp (170 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 8.1 s | 137 mph (221 km/h) | |
| 2.0d (150 hp) | 2004–2006 | Diesel | 150 hp (110 kW) | 243 lb-ft (330 Nm) | 10.2 s | 123 mph (198 km/h) | |
| 3.0d (218 hp) | 2004–2006 | Diesel | 218 hp (160 kW) | 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) | 7.4 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | |
| 3.0d (218 hp) Automatic | 2004–2006 | Diesel | 218 hp (160 kW) | 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) | 7.7 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | |
| 2.0i (150 hp) | 2005–2006 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 148 lb-ft (200 Nm) | 11.5 s | 123 mph (198 km/h) |
BMW X3 (F25 LCI, facelift 2014)2014–2017 · 11 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18d (150 hp) sDrive | 2014–2017 | Diesel | 150 hp (110 kW) | 266 lb-ft (360 Nm) | 9.5 s | 121 mph (195 km/h) | |
| 18d (150 hp) sDrive Automatic | 2014–2017 | Diesel | 150 hp (110 kW) | 266 lb-ft (360 Nm) | 9.8 s | 121 mph (195 km/h) | |
| 20d (190 hp) xDrive | 2014–2017 | Diesel | 190 hp (140 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 8.1 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | |
| 20d (190 hp) xDrive Automatic | 2014–2017 | Diesel | 190 hp (140 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 8.1 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | |
| 20i (184 hp) sDrive Automatic | 2014–2016 | Gasoline | 184 hp (135 kW) | 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) | 8.2 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | |
| 20i (184 hp) xDrive | 2014–2017 | Gasoline | 184 hp (135 kW) | 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) | 8.4 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | |
| 20i (184 hp) xDrive Automatic | 2014–2017 | Gasoline | 184 hp (135 kW) | 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) | 8.2 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | |
| 28i (245 hp) xDrive Automatic | 2014–2017 | Gasoline | 245 hp (180 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 6.5 s | 143 mph (230 km/h) | |
| 30d (258 hp) xDrive Automatic | 2014–2017 | Diesel | 258 hp (190 kW) | 413 lb-ft (560 Nm) | 5.9 s | 144 mph (232 km/h) | |
| 35d (313 hp) xDrive Automatic | 2014–2017 | Diesel | 313 hp (230 kW) | 465 lb-ft (630 Nm) | 5.3 s | 152 mph (245 km/h) | |
| 35i (306 hp) xDrive Automatic | 2014–2017 | Gasoline | 306 hp (225 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 5.6 s | 152 mph (245 km/h) |
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