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2024 BMW X3 towing capacity

Max tow rating

4,400lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 3,500 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
4,400 lb
80% rule
Up to 3,520 lb
Margin
900 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
II, up to 3,500 lb
Share of curb weight
86% of 4,079 lb

Over 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%: 3,520 lbRating: 4,400 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 3,520 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
4,400 lb
80% of the rating
3,520 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 3,520 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 3,520 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 3,520 lb
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 4,400 lb: sDrive30i RWD, $46,900.

2024 BMW X3 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
sDrive30i RWD2.0L 4cylRWD4,400 lb4,079 lb$46,900
sDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle South Africa RWD2.0L 4cylRWD4,400 lb4,079 lb$46,900
sDrive30i SA RWD2.0L 4cylRWD4,400 lb4,079 lb$48,250
xDrive30i AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,400 lb4,149 lb$48,900
xDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle South Africa AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,400 lb4,149 lb$48,900
xDrive30i SA AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,400 lb4,149 lb$50,250
M40i AWD3.0L 6cylAWD4,400 lb4,151 lb to 4,630 lb$61,900

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

2024 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Chevrolet Tahoe8,200 lbSpecial Service 4WD$52,750
BMW X3 (this car)4,400 lbsDrive30i RWD$46,900
VinFast VF83,968 lbEco AWD$46,000
Volvo XC603,500 lbB5 Core Dark Theme AWD$46,900
Alfa Romeo Stelvio3,000 lbSprint RWD$45,950
Honda Prologue1,500 lbEX 2WD$47,400

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