2026 BMW X3 trim levels explained
Base to top
$15,200
- 3 trims. $51,300 to $66,500.
- Base: 30 xDrive. Top: M50 AWD.
All 3 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 xDrive | $51,300 | $1,350 | 2.0L | 255 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 29 mpg | 5 |
| xDrive30 AWD | $51,300 | $1,350 | 2.0L 4cyl | 255 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 29 mpg | 5 |
| M50 AWD | $66,500 | $1,350 | 3.0L 6cyl | 393 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
30 to M50: +$15,200
30 xDrive $51,300 to M50 AWD $66,500.
- Engine: 2.0L to 3.0L 6cyl.
- Power: 255 hp to 393 hp.
- MPG: 29 mpg to 27 mpg.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Leather seats: optional from xDrive30 AWD, $51,300.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: xDrive30 AWD, $51,300.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: M50 AWD, $66,500. Optional from xDrive30 AWD, $51,300.
- 360 camera: optional from xDrive30 AWD, $51,300.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: xDrive30 AWD, $51,300.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: xDrive30 AWD, $51,300.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: xDrive30 AWD, $51,300.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: xDrive30 AWD, $51,300.
- Premium audio: optional from xDrive30 AWD, $51,300.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: M50 AWD, $66,500. Optional from xDrive30 AWD, $51,300.
- Heated rear seats: optional from xDrive30 AWD, $51,300.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: M50 AWD, $66,500. Optional from xDrive30 AWD, $51,300.
- Not on any trim: a third row.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | xDrive30 AWD | M50 AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | O | O |
| Heated front seats | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | S |
| 360 camera | O | O |
| Blind spot warning | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S |
| Third row | N | N |
| Navigation | S | S |
| Premium audio | O | O |
| Remote start | O | S |
| Heated rear seats | O | O |
| Panoramic roof | O | S |
No equipment data: 30 xDrive.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: every trim.
- Hybrid: every trim.
- The most hp: M50 AWD, 393 hp, $66,500.
- The best mpg: 30 xDrive, 29 mpg, $51,300.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 3 trims. Median change: +$1,350.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 xDrive | $49,950 | $51,300 | +$1,350 |
| xDrive30 AWD | $49,950 | $51,300 | +$1,350 |
| M50 AWD | $64,700 | $66,500 | +$1,800 |
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