The current iteration of the BMW X3 arrived in 2021 and is considered by BMW to be a Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) rather than an SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle). This is likely due to this model mostly populating cities and suburbs rather than tackling the rough stuff. But this does mean that BMW could focus their attention more towards the styling, comfort and performance of the X3.
But on the topic of performance, you should know what exactly the top speed and performance figures are. Before we get to the facts and figures, remember that if you want to change cars, you can sell your car on AutoTrader here before you search for new or used BMW X3 models on AutoTrader here.
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BMW X3 top speed
At the time of writing this article, customers can choose between no less than 10 BMW X3 derivatives ranging from the entry-level sDrive18d up to the flagship X3 M Competition. Below is a table indicating the top speed you can expect to achieve in each of the offered derivatives.
4-cylinder
| BMW X3 sDrive18d |
BMW X3 sDrive18d M Sport |
BMW X3 sDrive20i |
BMW X3 sDrive20i M Sport |
BMW X3 xDrive20d |
BMW X3 xDrive20d M Sport |
|
| Top Speed | 198 km/h | 198 km/h | 215 km/h | 215 km/h | 213 km/h | 213 km/h |
*Note that the figures listed above were correct when writing this article; however, they can change at any moment and without notice.
6-cylinder
| BMW X3 xDrive30d | BMW X3 xDrive30d M Sport | BMW X3 M40i | BMW X3 M competition | |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 240 km/h | 250 km/h | 285 km/h |
*Note that the figures listed above were correct when writing this article; however, they can change at any moment and without notice.
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BMW X3 engine performance and 0-100 km/h time
4-cylinder
| BMW X3 sDrive18d |
BMW X3 sDrive18d M Sport |
BMW X3 sDrive20i |
BMW X3 sDrive20i M Sport |
BMW X3 xDrive20d |
BMW X3 xDrive20d M Sport |
|
| Engine | 2.0-litre, turbocharged, 4-cylinder diesel | 2.0-litre, turbocharged, 4-cylinder diesel | 2.0-litre, turbocharged, 4-cylinder petrol | 2.0-litre, turbocharged, 4-cylinder petrol | 2.0-litre, turbocharged, 4-cylinder diesel | 2.0-litre, turbocharged, 4-cylinder diesel |
| Transmission | 8-speed auto | 8-speed auto | 8-speed auto | 8-speed auto | 8-speed auto | 8-speed auto |
| Power | 110 kW | 110 kW | 135 kW | 135 kW | 140 kW | 140 kW |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 350 Nm | 300 Nm | 300 Nm | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.7 s | 9.7 s | 8.2 s | 8.2s | 8.0 s | 8.0 s |
*Note that the figures listed above were correct when writing this article; however, they can change at any moment and without notice.
6-cylinder
| BMW X3 xDrive30d | BMW X3 xDrive30d M Sport | BMW X3 M40i | BMW X3 M Competition | |
| Engine | 3.0-litre, turbocharged, 6-cylinder diesel | 3.0-litre, turbocharged, 6-cylinder diesel | 3.0-litre, turbocharged, 6-cylinder petrol | 3.0-litre, turbocharged, 6-cylinder petrol |
| Transmission | 8-speed auto | 8-speed auto | 8-speed auto | 8-speed auto |
| Power | 195 kW | 195 kW | 285 kW | 375 kW |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 620 Nm | 500 Nm | 650 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.8 s | 5.8 s | 4.5 s | 3.8 s |
*Note that the figures listed above were correct when writing this article; however, they can change at any moment and without notice.
