What can the 2023 BMW X3 tow?
Yes, up to
3,000 lb
- Trailer types that fit
- 1 of 26
- 80% of the rating
- 2,400 lb
- Owner margin, not a maker limit
- Top trim
- sDrive30i RWD
Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.
Trailer check
Yes. 1,194 lb under the rating.
- Trailer
- Pop-up camper, 11-14 ft travel length: 1,806 lb loaded.
- Tow rating
- 3,000 lb. 60% used.
- Payload
- Not listed for this trim. No payload verdict.
Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.
The tow rating as a picture
Checks
| Check | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Tow rating Pass | 1,806 lb loaded. Rating 3,000 lb. 60% of the rating. Margin 1,194 lb. |
| 80% of the rating Pass | Up to 2,400 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit. |
| Payload Not known | Payload not listed for this trim. No verdict. |
| Hitch needed Info | Class I, up to 2,000 lb. |
| Frontal area Not known | Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide. |
People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: sDrive30i RWD.
Every trim
7 trims: no payload listed. Tow rating checked only.
Source marks: one sourcemodel-level or estimate
| Trim | Tow rating | Share of rating | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive30i RWD | 3,000 lb | 60% | Tow rating only |
| sDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle South Africa RWD | 3,000 lb | 60% | Tow rating only |
| sDrive30i SA RWD | 3,000 lb | 60% | Tow rating only |
| xDrive30i AWD | 3,000 lb | 60% | Tow rating only |
| xDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle South Africa AWD | 3,000 lb | 60% | Tow rating only |
| xDrive30i SA AWD | 3,000 lb | 60% | Tow rating only |
| M40i AWD | 3,000 lb | 60% | Tow rating only |
Sources for this check
- Jayco: trailer specs (3 pages)
- SAE J2807 assumes 150 lb for driver and passenger (Jalopnik, 2014-06-19)
Trailer table checked 2026-10-11. Dry weight plus 15% for gear, an assumption.
What this cannot tell you
Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ