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Midsize Suv
BMW X3 (2017–2025)
Third generation (G01), on sale in South Africa from November 2017, facelifted October 2021, replaced by the G45 in February 2025
R895 658 to R1 415 042List price, as at October 2021, across the range
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At a glance
These figures describe the xDrive20d. Other derivatives in this range differ.
Power
140 kW
xDrive20d only
Consumption
5.6 L/100km
xDrive20d only
Boot
550 L
xDrive20d only · EU-market source
Seats
5
EU-market source
Towing (braked)
2 400 kg
xDrive20d only
Cover
2 yr / unlimited km
Warranty
Derivatives in this range
As recorded for each derivative. "Not stated" means the figure is not recorded for that derivative, not that the vehicle lacks it.
| Derivative | Seats | Price | Spare wheel |
| sDrive18d | Not stated | R895 658 | Not stated |
| sDrive18d M Sport | Not stated | R935 658 | Not stated |
| sDrive20i | Not stated | R939 798 | Not stated |
| sDrive20i M Sport | Not stated | R979 798 | Not stated |
| xDrive20d the specifications above describe this derivative |
Not stated | R997 176 | None |
| xDrive20d M Sport | Not stated | R1 037 176 | None |
| xDrive30d M Sport | Not stated | R1 210 764 | Not stated |
| M40i | Not stated | R1 415 042 | Not stated |
Full specifications
The figures below describe the xDrive20d. Other derivatives in this range differ.
| Engine capacity | 2 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 140 kW |
| Torque | 400 Nm |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Gears | 8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Consumption cycle | Combined cycle (test standard not stated by manufacturer) |
| Fuel consumption | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel tank | 60 L · EU-market sourcenoteAbout 60 litres in BMW's European specification for the xDrive20d. A March 2022 road test of a South African car gave 68 litres. |
| Fuel grade | Not specified |
| Range | 1 071 kmnoteTheoretical: 60 l at 5.6 l/100 km claimed. |
| 0-100 km/h | 8 s |
| CO2 emissions | 147 g/km |
| Seats | 5 · EU-market sourcenoteBMW's own European specification for the X3 xDrive20d, from before the 2021 facelift. BMW South Africa's price list does not give this figure. |
| Doors | 5 · EU-market sourcenoteBMW's own European specification for the X3 xDrive20d, from before the 2021 facelift. BMW South Africa's price list does not give this figure. |
| Length | 4 708 mm · EU-market sourcenoteBMW's own European specification for the X3 xDrive20d, from before the 2021 facelift. BMW South Africa's price list does not give this figure. |
| Width | 1 891 mm · EU-market sourcenoteBMW's own European specification for the X3 xDrive20d, from before the 2021 facelift. BMW South Africa's price list does not give this figure. |
| Height | 1 676 mm · EU-market sourcenoteBMW's own European specification for the X3 xDrive20d, from before the 2021 facelift. BMW South Africa's price list does not give this figure. |
| Wheelbase | 2 864 mm · EU-market sourcenoteBMW's own European specification for the X3 xDrive20d, from before the 2021 facelift. BMW South Africa's price list does not give this figure. |
| Ground clearance | 204 mm · EU-market sourcenoteBMW's own European specification for the X3 xDrive20d, from before the 2021 facelift. BMW South Africa's price list does not give this figure. |
| Boot (behind 2nd row) | 550 L · EU-market sourcenoteBMW's own European specification for the X3 xDrive20d, from before the 2021 facelift. BMW South Africa's price list does not give this figure. |
| Boot (behind last row) | 550 L · EU-market sourcenoteBMW's own European specification for the X3 xDrive20d, from before the 2021 facelift. BMW South Africa's price list does not give this figure. |
| Boot (seats folded) | 1 600 L · EU-market sourcenoteBMW's own European specification for the X3 xDrive20d, from before the 2021 facelift. BMW South Africa's price list does not give this figure. |
| Kerb weight | 1 825 kg · EU-market sourcenoteBMW's own European specification for the X3 xDrive20d, from before the 2021 facelift. BMW South Africa's price list does not give this figure. |
| Gross vehicle mass | 2 420 kg · EU-market sourcenoteBMW's own European specification for the X3 xDrive20d, from before the 2021 facelift. BMW South Africa's price list does not give this figure. |
| Payload | Not specified |
| Towing (braked) | 2 400 kg |
| Towing (unbraked) | 750 kg · EU-market sourcenoteBMW's own European specification for the X3 xDrive20d, from before the 2021 facelift. BMW South Africa's price list does not give this figure. |
| Safety rating | 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2017 (expired) |
| Airbags | Not specified |
| Airbag positions | Not specified |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Warranty distance | Unlimited No distance cap — this warranty is limited by time only. Compare warranties across all SUVs → |
| Motorplan | 5 years / 100 000 km |
| Service interval (distance) | Not specified |
| Service interval (time) | Not specified |
| Spare wheel | None X3 xDrive20d: standard 19-inch wheels without run-flat tyres; an emergency spare wheel was an extra-cost option. Compare spare wheels across all SUVs → |
| Service network | Not stated Compare service networks across all brands → |
What we can't tell you yet
Everything below was searched for. Lines marked (unverified) show a figure that only one source gives, or that sources disagree on; the rest have not been published anywhere we could find for this version.
These gaps are recorded for the xDrive20d. Other derivatives in this range differ.
- Fuel grade — not recorded for the previous-generation X3
- Payload — not recorded for the previous-generation X3
- Global NCAP rating — not recorded for the previous-generation X3
- ANCAP rating — not recorded for the previous-generation X3
- Airbags — not recorded for the previous-generation X3
- Airbag positions — not recorded for the previous-generation X3
- Warranty distance — not recorded for the previous-generation X3
- Service plan services — not recorded for the previous-generation X3
- Service interval (distance) — not recorded for the previous-generation X3
- Service interval (time) — not recorded for the previous-generation X3
- Service network — not recorded for the previous-generation X3