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2020 BMW X3

SUV · 2015–2026 · X3, X3 M

Trims and features

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X3X3 M

What changed for 2020

2020 X3 trims

M40isDrive30ixDrive30exDrive30i
Price
Starting MSRP$55,900$41,950$48,550$43,950
Powertrain
EngineB58MB46XB1GB46O
Horsepower355 hp248 hp248 hp248 hp
TransmissionSport Automatic TransmissionSport Automatic TransmissionSport Automatic TransmissionSport Automatic Transmission
Drivetrain—RwdAwdAwd
Size and capability
Seats5555
Tech
Apple CarPlayWirelessWirelessWirelessWireless
AudioOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise controlOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Lane keepingOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Blind-spot monitoringOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Rear cross-trafficOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
360-degree cameraOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Comfort
SeatsSynthetic Leather + optionSynthetic Leather + optionSynthetic Leather + optionSynthetic Leather + option
Heated seatsOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ventilated seatsOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Exterior
SunroofPanoramic MoonroofOptionalOptionalOptional
Wheels19 in + option18 in + option18 in + option18 in + option
Packages and options (59)
M40isDrive30ixDrive30exDrive30i
Adaptive M Suspension $700Optional———
Comfort Access Keyless Entry $650StandardOptionalOptionalOptional
Connected Package Pro OptionalOptionalStandardOptional
Convenience Package $2,250—OptionalOptionalOptional
Dynamic Damper Control $1,000—OptionalOptionalOptional
Dynamic Handling Package $1,400—OptionalOptionalOptional
Executive Package OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Live Cockpit Pro $1,100OptionalOptionalStandardOptional
Luxury Package $2,050—OptionalOptionalOptional
M Sport Differential $1,300Optional———
M Sport Package 2 —OptionalOptionalOptional
Premium Package OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Acoustic Glass $150OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Panoramic Moonroof $1,350StandardOptionalOptionalOptional
Space-Saver Spare $150OptionalOptional—Optional
Trailer Hitch $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ambient Lighting $250OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Front and Rear Heated Seats $350OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Front Ventilated Seats $350OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Heated Front Seats $500OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Heated Steering Wheel $190OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Rear Manual Side Window Shades $250OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Wireless Charging $500OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Harman Kardon Surround Sound System $875OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Driving Assistance Package $500OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Driving Assistance Plus Package $1,700OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Parking Assistance Package $700OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
20" M Double-Spoke Bi-Color Wheels, Style 699M with Performance Run-Flat Tires $950OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
19" Y-Spoke Ferric Grey Wheels, Style 693 with All-Season Non Run-Flat Tires $600—Optional—Optional
19" Y-Spoke Ferric Grey Wheels, Style 693 with All-Season Run-Flat Tires $600—OptionalOptionalOptional
19" M Double-Spoke Bi-Color Wheels, Style 698M with All-Season Run-Flat Tires StandardOptionalOptionalOptional
19" M Double-Spoke Bi-Color Wheels, Style 698M with Performance Run-Flat Tires OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
21" M Double-Spoke Cerium Grey Wheels, Style 718M with Performance Run-Flat Tires $1,900Optional———
18" Y-Spoke Wheels, Style 688 with All-Season Run-Flat Tires —StandardStandardStandard
Aluminum Rhombicle Trim StandardOptionalOptionalOptional
Aluminum Trim OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Carbon Fiber Trim OptionalOptional—Optional
Dark Oak Wood Trim OptionalStandardStandardStandard
Fineline Cove Matte Finish Wood Trim OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Grey Poplar Wood Trim OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Alpine White OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Black Sapphire Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Carbon Black Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Dark Graphite Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Dark Olive Metallic $550—OptionalOptionalOptional
Glacier Silver Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Jet Black —OptionalOptionalOptional
Mineral White Metallic $550—OptionalOptionalOptional
Phytonic Blue Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Sunstone Metallic $1,950Optional———
Terra Brown Metallic $550—OptionalOptionalOptional
Black SensaTec OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Black Vernasca Leather with Contrast Stitching $1,450OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Black Vernasca Leather with Blue Contrast Stitching $1,450OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Canberra Beige / Black SensaTec OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Canberra Beige / Black Vernasca Leather with Contrast Stitching $1,450OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cognac Vernasca Leather with Contrast Stitching $1,450OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Mocha Vernasca Leather with Contrast Stitching $1,450OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Oyster Vernasca Leather with Contrast Stitching $1,450OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Oem order guide, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: powertrain, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, option rules. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsCollision warningCarPlay
2026 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
AWD27–29 mpg 4 of 5 2 17 ——
2025 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
3.0L 4-cyl turbo
AWD27–29 mpg 4 of 5 9 38 NoYes
2024 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
AWD, RWD17–25 mpg 5 of 5 4 46 NoYes
2023 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
AWD, RWD17–25 mpg 5 of 5 4 15 NoYes
2022 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
AWD, RWD17–25 mpg 5 of 5 7 80 NoYes
2021 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
AWD, RWD16–27 mpg 5 of 5 10 111 StandardYes
2020 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
AWD, RWD16–27 mpg 5 of 5 16 109 StandardYes
2019 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
AWD, RWD23–26 mpg 5 of 5 10 170 StandardYes
2018 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
AWD23–25 mpg — — — —Yes
2017 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
AWD, RWD21–24 mpg 5 of 5 6 92 NoYes
2016 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
2.0L 4-cyl turbo diesel
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
AWD, RWD21–30 mpg 5 of 5 5 82 NoNo
2015 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
2.0L 4-cyl turbo diesel
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
AWD, RWD21–30 mpg 5 of 5 7 105 OptionalNo

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Apple lists CarPlay for: X3 2017–2025 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2026 BMW X3 SUV N/A AWD4 NoNo 217
2025 BMW X3 SUV AWD4 NoNo 938
2024 BMW X3 SUV AWD5 NoNo 338
2024 BMW X3 SUV RWD5 NoNo 338
2024 BMW X3 M SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 18
2023 BMW X3 SUV AWD5 NoNo 415
2023 BMW X3 SUV RWD5 NoNo 415
2023 BMW X3 M SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 415
2022 BMW X3 SUV AWD5 NoNo 780
2022 BMW X3 SUV RWD5 NoNo 780
2022 BMW X3 M SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 780
2021 BMW X3 SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 10111
2021 BMW X3 SUV RWD5 StandardStandard 10111
2021 BMW X3 30e xDrive SUV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 10111
2021 BMW X3 M SUV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 10111
2020 BMW X3 SUV RWD5 StandardOptional 16109
2020 BMW X3 SUV AWD5 StandardOptional 16109
2020 BMW X3 30e xDrive SUV AWDNot Rated StandardOptional 16109
2020 BMW X3 M SUV AWDNot Rated StandardOptional 16109
2019 BMW X3 SUV AWD5 StandardOptional 10170
2019 BMW X3 SUV RWD5 StandardOptional 10170
2017 BMW X3 SUV AWD5 NoNo 692
2017 BMW X3 SUV RWD5 NoNo 692
2016 BMW X3 SUV AWD5 NoNo 582
2016 BMW X3 SUV RWD5 NoNo 582
2015 BMW X3 Sdrive28I SUV RWD5 OptionalOptional 7105
2015 BMW X3 Xdrive28D SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 7105
2015 BMW X3 Xdrive28I SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 7105
2015 BMW X3 Xdrive35I SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 7105

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2026X3 M50Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 27
2026X3 xDrive30Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 29
2025X3 M50i xDriveAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 27
2025X3 xDrive30iAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 29
2024X3 MAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 17
2024X3 M CompetitionAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 17
2024X3 M40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2024X3 sDrive30iAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 25
2024X3 xDrive30iAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 24
2023X3 MAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 17
2023X3 M CompetitionAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 17
2023X3 M40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2023X3 sDrive30iAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 25
2023X3 xDrive30iAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 24
2022X3 MAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 17
2022X3 M CompetitionAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 17
2022X3 M40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2022X3 sDrive30iAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 25
2022X3 xDrive30iAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 24
2021X3 MAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 16
2021X3 M CompetitionAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 16
2021X3 M40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2021X3 sDrive30iAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 27
2021X3 xDrive30eAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 24
2021X3 xDrive30iAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 25
2020X3 MAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 16
2020X3 M CompetitionAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 16
2020X3 M40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2020X3 sDrive30iAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 27
2020X3 xDrive30eAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 24
2020X3 xDrive30iAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 26
2019X3 M40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2019X3 sDrive30iAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 26
2019X3 xDrive30iAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 25
2018X3 M40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2018X3 xDrive30iAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 25
2017X3 sDrive28iAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 24
2017X3 xDrive28iAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 24
2017X3 xDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 21
2016X3 sDrive 28iAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 24
2016X3 xDrive28dAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Diesel, Turbo 30
2016X3 xDrive28iAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 24
2016X3 xDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 21
2015X3 sDrive28iAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 24
2015X3 xDrive28dAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Diesel, Turbo 30
2015X3 xDrive28iAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 24
2015X3 xDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 21

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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