BMW X3 E83
The BMW X3 E83 (2003–2010): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 41 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: E83
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,570 mm RDW | – |
| Width | 1,850 mm RDW | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm RDW | – |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm RDW | 2,795 mm |
| Front track | 1,524–1,538 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,532–1,556 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,630–1,785 kg RDW | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,730–1,885 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,200–2,355 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,600–2,000 kg ASTRA | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 720–750 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 198–228 km/h RDW | – |
| Torque | 200–580 Nm ASTRA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 245/45R19, 245/40R20, 245/50R18, 275/30R20, 275/40R19, 205/65R17, 225/60R17, 245/55R17
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9–12 years | 84.2% (81.7–86.4) | 77.9% | 892 |
| 13 years and older | 73.2% (72.8–73.7) | 69.2% | 42,191 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 34.9% | 41.3% |
| Tyres | 33.4% | 31.2% |
| Brakes | 30.0% | 36.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 23.7% | 16.9% |
| Lights and electrics | 21.4% | 28.6% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 12.9% | 11.7% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
853 complaints for model years 2004–2010. 36 crashes · 89 fires · 79 injuries
- Airbags 324
- Seats 194
- Engine 149
- Electrical system 97
- Transmission and drivetrain 74
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 41 versions of the BMW X3 E83
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European Union 10 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.0 L | Diesel | 164 g/km | 16,356 |
| 2010 | 3.0 L | Diesel | 204 g/km | 454 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | Diesel | 148 g/km | 310 |
| 2010 | – | Petrol | 390 g/km | 230 |
| 2010 | 3.0 L | Petrol | 205 g/km | 142 |
| 2010 | – | Diesel | 189 g/km | 98 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 211 g/km | 84 |
| 2010 | 2.5 L | Petrol | 227 g/km | 54 |
| 2010 | 3.0 L | Petrol | 234 g/km | 28 |
| 2010 | – | Other fuel | 175 g/km | 18 |
United Kingdom 19 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2010X3 2.0d - with particle filter · X3 xDrive20d - with particle filter - from March 2009 · X3 xDrive20d - with particle filter - up to February 2009 and 1 more trim | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 172 g/km |
| 2008–2010X3 2.0d - with particle filter · X3 xDrive20d - with particle filter - from March 2009 · X3 xDrive20d - with particle filter - up to February 2009 and 1 more trim | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 178 g/km |
| 2010X3 xDrive18d - with particle filter | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 165 g/km |
| 2008–2010X3 3.0d - with particle filter · X3 xDrive30d - with particle filter | 3.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 196 g/km |
| 2008–2010X3 3.0d - with particle filter · X3 xDrive30d - with particle filter | 3.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 206 g/km |
| 2008–2010X3 3.0sd - with particle filter · X3 xDrive35d - with particle filter | 3.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 208 g/km |
| 2008–2009X3 2.5si · X3 xDrive25i | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 224 g/km |
| 2008–2009X3 2.5si · X3 xDrive25i | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 9.5 L/100 km NEDC | 228 g/km |
| 2007–2008X3 3.0si | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 9.7–10.3 L/100 km NEDC | 233–248 g/km |
| 2006–2007X3 2.0d · X3 2.0d - with particle filter | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 191 g/km |
| 2007X3 2.5si | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.9 L/100 km NEDC | 238 g/km |
| 2007X3 2.5si | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 243 g/km |
| 2006–2007X3 3.0d · X3 3.0d - with particle filter | 3.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 210 g/km |
| 2006–2007X3 3.0d · X3 3.0d - with particle filter | 3.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 229 g/km |
| 2007X3 3.0sd - with particle filter | 3.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 232 g/km |
| 2006X3 2.0i | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 223 g/km |
| 2004–2006X3 2.5i | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.2 L/100 km NEDC | 272 g/km |
| 2004–2006X3 2.5i | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.9 L/100 km NEDC | 289 g/km |
| 2004–2006X3 3.0i | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.1 L/100 km NEDC | 293 g/km |
United States 7 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 2010 | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | All-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 2007–20093MODE CLKUP | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 2004–2009 | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 291–307 g/km |
| 2004–20063MODE CLKUP | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 2004–2005 | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 2004–20053MODE CLKUP | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
Canada 5 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2010Sport utility vehicle | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 12.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 276 g/km |
| 2004–2010Sport utility vehicle | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 12.1–13.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 278–304 g/km |
| 2005–2006Sport utility vehicle | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 13.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 311 g/km |
| 2005–2006Sport utility vehicle | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 13.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 301 g/km |
| 2004–2006Sport utility vehicle | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 14.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 322 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.