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2016 BMW X3
SUV · 2015–2026 · X3, X3 M
Trims and features
What changed for 2016
- Starting prices: +$450 to +$1,300 (4 trims; hover for each)
2016 X3 trims
| sDrive28i | xDrive28d | xDrive28i | xDrive35i | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ||||
| Starting MSRP | $38,950 | $42,450 | $40,950 | $46,800 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Transmission | STEPTRONIC Automatic Transmission + option | STEPTRONIC Automatic Transmission + option | STEPTRONIC Automatic Transmission + option | STEPTRONIC Automatic Transmission + option |
| Drivetrain | Rwd | Awd | Awd | Awd |
| Size and capability | ||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Tech | ||||
| Apple CarPlay | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Android Auto | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Head-up display | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Audio | Optional | Optional | Optional | Harman Kardon |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Lane keeping | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Automatic emergency braking | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 360-degree camera | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Comfort | ||||
| Seats | Synthetic Leather + option | Synthetic Leather + option | Synthetic Leather + option | Synthetic Leather + option |
| Heated seats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Climate zones | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Second row | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench |
| Exterior | ||||
| Sunroof | Optional | Optional | Optional | Panoramic Moonroof |
| Power liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate |
| Wheels | 18 in + option | 18 in + option | 18 in + option | 18 in + option |
| Headlights | Optional | Optional | Optional | HID Projector + option |
Packages and options (88)
| sDrive28i | xDrive28d | xDrive28i | xDrive35i | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Weather Package $950 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Driver Assistance Package $950 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Driver Assistance Plus $1,700 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Dynamic Handling Package $1,400 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Lighting Package $900 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| M Sport $2,700 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Premium Package $3,200 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Technology Package $2,750 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| xLine $1,500 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sport Automatic Transmission | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| STEPTRONIC Automatic Transmission with Shift Paddles | — | Optional | — | — |
| Adaptive Full LED Lights $1,900 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Adaptive Light Control | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Aerodynamic Kit | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Automatic High Beams | — | — | — | Optional |
| High-Gloss Roof Rails | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Increased Top Speed Limiter | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Panoramic Moonroof $1,350 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Retractable Headlight Washers | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rails in Satin Aluminum | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Shadowline Exterior Trim | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Without Lines Designation Outside | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Xenon Headlights | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Advanced Real-Time Traffic Information | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Anthracite Headliner | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| BMW Online and BMW Apps | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Comfort Access Keyless Entry | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Dynamic Damper Control | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Enhanced USB and Bluetooth | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Instrument Cluster with Extended Contents | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Head-Up Display | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Heated Front Seats $500 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Heated Steering Wheel | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Lumbar Support | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| M Steering Wheel | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Navigation System $1,950 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Nevada Leather $1,450 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Performance Control | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Manual Side Window Shades $250 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Services | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Smartphone Integration $200 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sport Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Variable Sport Steering | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Harman Kardon Surround Sound System $875 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Satellite Radio with 1 Year Subscription | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| ACC Stop and Go + Active Driving Assistant $1,900 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Active Blind Spot Detection | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Active Driving Assistant | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Park Distance Control $750 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Parking Assistant $500 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear View Camera | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Speed Limit Info | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Surround View $750 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 19" M Double Spoke Wheels - Style 622M with All-Season Run-Flat Tires | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 19" M Double Spoke Wheels - Style 622M with Performance Run-Flat Tires | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 20" M Double Spoke Wheels - Style 310M with Performance Run-Flat Tires $950 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| 18" Light Alloy Double Spoke Wheels - Style 605 with All-Season Run-Flat Tires | — | — | — | Standard |
| 19" Light Alloy Double Spoke Wheels - Style 309 with All-Season Run-Flat Tires $600 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 18" Light Alloy V Spoke Wheels - Style 307 with All-Season Run-Flat Tires | Standard | Standard | Standard | — |
| 19" Light Alloy Y-Spoke Wheels - Style 608 with All-Season Run-Flat Tires | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Brushed Aluminum Trim | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Burl Walnut Wood Trim with Pearl Gloss Chrome Highlight | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Dark Copper High-Gloss Trim | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Fineline Anthracite Wood Trim with PearlGloss Chrome Highlight | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Fineline Light High Gloss Wood Trim with Chrome Accent | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Alpine White | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Sapphire Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carbon Black Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Deep Sea Blue Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Glacier Silver Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Jet Black | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Melbourne Red Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mineral Silver Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mineral White Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Space Gray Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sparkling Brown Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Beige / Black SensaTec | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Beige SensaTec | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Nevada Leather with Exclusive Gray Contrast Stitching $1,450 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Nevada Leather with Gray Contrast Stitching $1,450 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black SensaTec | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ivory White Nevada Leather with Exclusive Red Contrast Stitching $1,450 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mocha Nevada Leather with Exclusive Orange Contrast Stitching $1,450 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Oyster Nevada Leather $1,450 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Saddle Brown Nevada Leather $1,450 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sand Beige / Black Nevada Leather $1,450 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sand Beige Nevada Leather $1,450 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: powertrain, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Apple lists CarPlay for: X3 2017–2025 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | BMW X3 SUV N/A AWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 17 |
| 2025 | BMW X3 SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 9 | 38 |
| 2024 | BMW X3 SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 38 |
| 2024 | BMW X3 SUV RWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 38 |
| 2024 | BMW X3 M SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 8 |
| 2023 | BMW X3 SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 4 | 15 |
| 2023 | BMW X3 SUV RWD | 5 | No | No | 4 | 15 |
| 2023 | BMW X3 M SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 15 |
| 2022 | BMW X3 SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 7 | 80 |
| 2022 | BMW X3 SUV RWD | 5 | No | No | 7 | 80 |
| 2022 | BMW X3 M SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 80 |
| 2021 | BMW X3 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 10 | 111 |
| 2021 | BMW X3 SUV RWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 10 | 111 |
| 2021 | BMW X3 30e xDrive SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 10 | 111 |
| 2021 | BMW X3 M SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 10 | 111 |
| 2020 | BMW X3 SUV RWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 16 | 109 |
| 2020 | BMW X3 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 16 | 109 |
| 2020 | BMW X3 30e xDrive SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 16 | 109 |
| 2020 | BMW X3 M SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 16 | 109 |
| 2019 | BMW X3 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 10 | 170 |
| 2019 | BMW X3 SUV RWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 10 | 170 |
| 2017 | BMW X3 SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 6 | 92 |
| 2017 | BMW X3 SUV RWD | 5 | No | No | 6 | 92 |
| 2016 | BMW X3 SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 5 | 82 |
| 2016 | BMW X3 SUV RWD | 5 | No | No | 5 | 82 |
| 2015 | BMW X3 Sdrive28I SUV RWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 105 |
| 2015 | BMW X3 Xdrive28D SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 105 |
| 2015 | BMW X3 Xdrive28I SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 105 |
| 2015 | BMW X3 Xdrive35I SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 105 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | X3 M50 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2026 | X3 xDrive30 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 29 |
| 2025 | X3 M50i xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2025 | X3 xDrive30i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 29 |
| 2024 | X3 M | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2024 | X3 M Competition | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2024 | X3 M40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2024 | X3 sDrive30i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2024 | X3 xDrive30i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2023 | X3 M | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2023 | X3 M Competition | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2023 | X3 M40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2023 | X3 sDrive30i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2023 | X3 xDrive30i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2022 | X3 M | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2022 | X3 M Competition | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2022 | X3 M40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2022 | X3 sDrive30i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2022 | X3 xDrive30i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2021 | X3 M | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2021 | X3 M Competition | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2021 | X3 M40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2021 | X3 sDrive30i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2021 | X3 xDrive30e | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2021 | X3 xDrive30i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2020 | X3 M | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2020 | X3 M Competition | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2020 | X3 M40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2020 | X3 sDrive30i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2020 | X3 xDrive30e | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2020 | X3 xDrive30i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2019 | X3 M40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2019 | X3 sDrive30i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2019 | X3 xDrive30i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2018 | X3 M40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2018 | X3 xDrive30i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2017 | X3 sDrive28i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2017 | X3 xDrive28i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2017 | X3 xDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2016 | X3 sDrive 28i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2016 | X3 xDrive28d | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Diesel, Turbo | 30 |
| 2016 | X3 xDrive28i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2016 | X3 xDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2015 | X3 sDrive28i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2015 | X3 xDrive28d | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Diesel, Turbo | 30 |
| 2015 | X3 xDrive28i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2015 | X3 xDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.