2010 BMW X3
MSRP
$39,800
drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
epa classification
Sport Utility Vehicle
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
12.2
energuide estimate - hwy
8.3
engine type
Gas I6
displacement
3.0L/183
sae net horsepower @ rpm
215 @ 6250
sae net torque @ rpm
185 @ 2750
trans type
6
brake type
Pwr-Assisted
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
67
wheelbase
110.1
length, overall
179.9
width, max w/o mirrors
73.0
height, overall
65.9
EnerGuide Estimate City
23.16
EnerGuide Estimate Hwy
34.04
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
4830
Passenger Volume
90.1
Base Curb Weight
4067
Cruising Range - City
1291.06
Cruising Range - Hwy
1897.71
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.07
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.37
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.55
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.16
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.20
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.44
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
1.00
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
Suspension Type - Front
Double-pivot
Suspension Type - Rear
Integral
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut-Type
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
4-Link
Front Tire Size
P235/55R17
Rear Tire Size
P235/55R17
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Wheel Size
17 x 8
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 8
Spare Wheel Size
Compact
Front Wheel Material
Alluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Alluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
18.9
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38.4
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.8 x -TBD-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.6 x -TBD-
Front Head Room
39.3
Front Leg Room
40.2
Front Shoulder Room
55.6
Second Head Room
39.4
Second Leg Room
35.8
Second Shoulder Room
55.0
Track Width, Front
60.0
Track Width, Rear
60.7
Min Ground Clearance
8.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
71.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
30.0
Total Option Weight
0.00
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BMW’s entry-level SUV is starting to get long in the tooth. X3 xDrive28i uses a 215-hp version of the 3.0-litre six-cylinder, while the xDrive30i cranks that up to 260 hp. All-wheel drive is standard, as is a six-speed automatic transmission. Performance is aiming at sporty, but just hits rough. Engines need more torque to feel truly powerful. Interior is average for five people, but cargo area is generous. Will be made superfluous when new X1 launches.

 

Pros

An average attempt at a sporty SUV

Cons

Too expensive, too rough