Is the 2021 BMW X3 a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- First car: 3 of 5. Price $43,000. Class median $39,195.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 7.2 in. Class middle half 7.3 to 8.4 in.
- Off-road: 7.2 in clearance. Top 83% of 132.
- Price: 6% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 4 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 3 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $103 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 7.2 in, top 83% |
| Worth the money | No | 6% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 4 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the X3 a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 36.4 in | Median 38.2 in | 131 | No |
| Rear headroom | 39.1 in | Median 38.9 in | 131 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 28.7 cu ft | Median 22.9 cu ft | 140 | Yes |
Is the X3 a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $43,000 | Median $39,195 | 144 | No |
| Horsepower | 248 hp | 155 hp to 349 hp | 145 | Yes |
| Length | 185.9 in | Median 188.6 in | 136 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 39.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.9 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 143 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the X3 a good commuter car?
Yes. $103 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $103
- Median of 143 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 29 mpg, top 33% of 137
Is the X3 a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 7.2 in clearance, 66.0 in tall | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.8 to 69.8 in tall | 123 | No |
| Front headroom | 41.1 in | Median 39.8 in | 134 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 39.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the X3 a good off-road vehicle?
No. 7.2 in clearance. Top 83% of 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- xDrive30i AWD, 7.2 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the X3 worth the money?
No. Priced 6% above cars like it.
- Price, sDrive30i RWD
- $43,000
- Predicted price
- $40,732
- Gap
- +$2,268 (+6%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the X3 a good buy?
No. 4 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3 xDrive30e AWD | $49,600 | 13.3 cents | 27.2 cu ft | 288 hp |
| Ford Explorer Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD | $40,845 | 12.8 cents | 87.8 cu ft | 318 hp |
| Audi Q5 45 TFSI Premium AWD | $43,300 | 12.1 cents | 54.1 cu ft | 362 hp |
| Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG 35 4MATIC | $47,550 | 12.8 cents | 50.5 cu ft | 302 hp |
| Lexus RX RX 450h AWD | $47,820 | 10.7 cents | 32.6 cu ft | 308 hp |
Compared with 1,039 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2021.
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