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BMW X3

Plug-in hybridHybridDieselGasSmall SUV

The BMW X3 has been sold in the US from 2004 to 2026, in 23 model years covered here. The 2026 line-up has 2 trims with 27–29 MPG combined.

Model years

2021 X3 trims (6)

X3 xDrive30e

Plug-in hybrid

All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8) · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Electric range
18 mi
Total range
340 mi
On electricity
60 MPGe
On gas
24 MPG
Engine
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Motor
80 kW DCPM
Annual fuel cost
$3,400
Tailpipe CO₂
204 g/mi

X3 M

Gas

All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8) · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

MPG combined
16
City / highway
14 / 19
Engine
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Fuel
Premium
Annual fuel cost
$5,150
Tailpipe CO₂
546 g/mi

X3 M Competition

Gas

All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8) · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

MPG combined
16
City / highway
14 / 19
Engine
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Fuel
Premium
Annual fuel cost
$5,150
Tailpipe CO₂
546 g/mi

X3 M40i

Gas

All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8) · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

MPG combined
23
City / highway
21 / 27
Engine
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Fuel
Premium
Annual fuel cost
$3,550
Tailpipe CO₂
379 g/mi

X3 sDrive30i

Gas

Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8) · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

MPG combined
27
City / highway
25 / 29
Engine
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Fuel
Premium
Annual fuel cost
$3,050
Tailpipe CO₂
332 g/mi

X3 xDrive30i

Gas

All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8) · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

MPG combined
25
City / highway
23 / 29
Engine
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Fuel
Premium
Annual fuel cost
$3,300
Tailpipe CO₂
351 g/mi

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. Annual fuel cost is the EPA estimate for 15,000 miles a year at national average fuel and electricity prices.