2026 BMW X3 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.4s
- M50 AWD, 393 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 25% of 175 SUVs (2026).
- Horsepower: top 43% of 175 SUVs (2026).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M50 AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl hybrid | 393 hp | 428 lb-ft | 4,535 lb | 173 | 11.5 | 4.4 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $66,500 |
| xDrive30 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,176 lb | 122 | 16.4 | 6.0 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $51,300 |
| 30 xDrive | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,176 lb | 122 | 16.4 | 6.4 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $51,300 |
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 hybrid | 2 | 255 hp | 30 xDrive | $51,300 | Base | $1,324 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl hybrid | 1 | 393 hp | M50 AWD | $66,500 | +$15,200 | $1,422 | +$98 |
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 | 3 | 30 xDrive | $51,300 | 4.4 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 30 xDrive: 255 hp, 29 mpg, $51,300. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Palisade | Hybrid Blue SEL 7P FWD | 329 hp | 31 mpg | $44,160 | 6.6 s |
| Kia Sportage | Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige AWD | 265 hp | 36 mpg | $47,190 | N/A |
| Kia Sorento | Plug-in Hybrid EX AWD | 261 hp | 33 mpg | $48,290 | N/A |
| Lincoln Corsair | Grand Touring AWD | 266 hp | 33 mpg | $54,365 | N/A |
| Lexus NX | 450h+ Premium AWD | 304 hp | 34 mpg | $58,110 | 6.0 s |
X3 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 BMW X3: 1.5 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 BMW X3.
| Measure | 2026 BMW X3 | 2026 Lexus RX |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | M50 AWD | RX 500h F SPORT Performance AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.4 s | 5.9 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 393 hp | 366 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,535 lb | 4,750 lb |
| hp per ton | 173 | 154 |
| lb per hp | 11.5 | 13.0 |
| MSRP | $66,500 | $66,900 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree