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2023 BMW X3 towing capacity

Max tow rating

3,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 2,400 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
3,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 2,400 lb
Margin
600 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
II, up to 3,500 lb
Share of curb weight
59% of 4,079 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 15-20 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 2,400 lbRating: 3,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 2,400 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
3,000 lb
80% of the rating
2,400 lb
Hitch class at max
II, up to 3,500 lb
What it can pull at 2,400 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 2,400 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,400 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,400 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 2,400 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 3,000 lb: sDrive30i RWD, $46,200.

2023 BMW X3 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
sDrive30i RWD2.0L 4cylRWD3,000 lb4,079 lb$46,200
sDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle South Africa RWD2.0L 4cylRWD3,000 lb4,079 lb$46,200
sDrive30i SA RWD2.0L 4cylRWD3,000 lb4,079 lb$46,750
xDrive30i AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,000 lb4,149 lb$48,200
xDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle South Africa AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,000 lb4,149 lb$48,200
xDrive30i SA AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,000 lb4,149 lb$48,750
M40i AWD3.0L 6cylAWD3,000 lb4,151 lb to 4,630 lb$61,000

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0006,0002009201220162019202220252026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2010: 3,500 lb to 3,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2012: 3,000 lb to 5,291 lb.
  • Changed in 2015: 5,291 lb to 3,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2024: 3,000 lb to 4,400 lb.
  • Changed in 2025: 4,400 lb to 4,850 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2023 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque3,968 lbS AWD$45,000
VinFast VF83,968 lbEco AWD$46,000
BMW X3 (this car)3,000 lbsDrive30i RWD$46,200
Alfa Romeo Stelvio3,000 lbSprint AWD$48,575
Alfa Romeo Tonale2,000 lbTi AWD$44,995

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked