2021 BMW X3 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.4s
- M40i AWD, 382 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 20% of 145 SUVs (2021).
- Horsepower: top 38% of 145 SUVs (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M40i AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 382 hp | N/A | 4,244 lb | 180 | 11.1 | 4.4 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $56,600 |
| xDrive30e Plug-In Hybrid AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 288 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,586 lb | 126 | 15.9 | 5.4 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $49,600 |
| xDrive30e AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 288 hp | 258 lb-ft | 4,586 lb | 126 | 15.9 | 5.9 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $49,600 |
| sDrive30i RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 248 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $43,000 |
| xDrive30i AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 248 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $45,000 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
4 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 2 | 248 hp | sDrive30i RWD | $43,000 | Base | $1,422 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 1 | 288 hp | xDrive30e AWD | $49,600 | +$6,600 | $1,600 | +$178 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 1 | 288 hp | xDrive30e Plug-In Hybrid AWD | $49,600 | $0 | $1,371 | -$51 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 1 | 382 hp | M40i AWD | $56,600 | +$7,000 | $1,670 | +$247 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in hybrids: 50% electric miles.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 5 | sDrive30i RWD | $43,000 | 4.4 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the sDrive30i RWD: 248 hp, 27 mpg, $43,000. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 Prime | SE AWD | 302 hp | 38 mpg | $38,350 | 5.8 s |
| Lexus RX | RX 450h AWD | 308 hp | 30 mpg | $47,820 | 7.9 s |
X3 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 BMW X3: 1.6 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 BMW X3.
| Measure | 2021 BMW X3 | 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | M40i AWD | Premium RWD |
| 0-60 | 4.4 s | 6.0 s |
| Basis | Tested | Online |
| Horsepower | 382 hp | 266 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,244 lb | 4,394 lb |
| hp per ton | 180 | 121 |
| lb per hp | 11.1 | 16.5 |
| MSRP | $56,600 | $47,600 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree