2024 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 23% of 184 SUVs (2024).
- Horsepower: top 43% of 184 SUVs (2024).
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 | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.4 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $61,900 |
| sDrive30i RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 248 hp | 258 lb-ft | 4,079 lb | 122 | 16.4 | 6.0 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $46,900 |
| sDrive30i SA RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 248 hp | 258 lb-ft | 4,079 lb | 122 | 16.4 | 6.0 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $48,250 |
| xDrive30i AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 248 hp | 258 lb-ft | 4,149 lb | 120 | 16.7 | 6.0 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $48,900 |
| xDrive30i SA AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 248 hp | 258 lb-ft | 4,149 lb | 120 | 16.7 | 6.0 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $50,250 |
| xDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle South Africa AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 248 hp | 258 lb-ft | 4,149 lb | 120 | 16.7 | 6.6 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $48,900 |
| sDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle South Africa RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 248 hp | 258 lb-ft | 4,079 lb | 122 | 16.4 | 7.2 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $46,900 |
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
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 6 | 248 hp | sDrive30i RWD | $46,900 | Base | $1,536 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 1 | 382 hp | M40i AWD | $61,900 | +$15,000 | $1,670 | +$134 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 7 | sDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle South Africa RWD | $46,900 | 4.4 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the sDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle South Africa RWD: 248 hp, 25 mpg, $46,900. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFINITI QX50 | PURE FWD | 268 hp | 26 mpg | $41,000 | N/A |
| Dodge Hornet | R/T AWD | 288 hp | 29 mpg | $41,400 | 5.6 s |
| Toyota RAV4 Prime | SE AWD | 302 hp | 38 mpg | $43,690 | 5.7 s |
| MINI Countryman | John Cooper Works ALL4 AWD | 301 hp | 26 mpg | $43,800 | 4.9 s |
| Alfa Romeo Tonale | Sprint AWD | 285 hp | 29 mpg | $43,845 | 5.8 s |
| Kia Sportage | Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige AWD | 265 hp | 35 mpg | $44,090 | N/A |
Cheapest 6 of 8.
X3 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
Same 0-60 time: 4.4 s.
| Measure | 2024 BMW X3 | 2024 Volvo XC60 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | M40i AWD | T8 Polestar Engineered AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.4 s | 4.4 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 382 hp | 455 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 4,660 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 195 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 10.2 |
| MSRP | $61,900 | $75,150 |
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