Reference -> Technical data for your BMW X3 2011-2017
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Technical data
Technical data
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
Information
The technical data and specifications in the
Owner's Handbook are indications. The vehi‐
cle-specific data can deviate from this, for ex‐
ample, due to the selected special equipment,
national version or country-specific measure‐
ment method. Detailed values can be found in
the permit documents, on information signs on
the vehicle or can be requested from the Serv‐
ice Centre.
The information in the vehicle documents al‐
ways has priority.
Dimensions
The dimensions can vary depending on the
model version, equipment or country-specific
measurement method.
or spoiler. The heights can deviate, for exam‐
ple, due to the selected special equipment,
tyres, loads and chassis design.
The heights specified do not take into account
add-on parts such as a roof aerial, roof railing
X3
Width with mirrors
Width without mirrors
Height
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
m/ft
2089
1881
1661
4657
2810
11.9/39
Length
Wheelbase
Smallest turning circle dia.
Weights
Values in front of the / are for vehicles with
manual gearbox, values after the / are for vehi‐
cles with Steptronic transmission.
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X3 sDrive20i
Kerb weight, ready for road, with 75 kg, 165 lb, load, tank kg (lb)
90 % full, no optional extras
1755 (3869)
Permitted gross weight
Load
kg (lb)
2270 (5004)
590 (1300)
kg (lb)
Front axle load limit
Rear axle load limit
Roof load
kg (lb)
1020 (2248)
1320 (2910)
100 (220)
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
Boot capacity
litres (cu ft)
550–1600 (19.4–56.4)
X3 xDrive20i
Kerb weight, ready for road, with 75 kg, 165 lb, load, tank kg (lb)
90 % full, no optional extras
1795/1810
(3957/3990)
Permitted gross weight
kg (lb)
2310/2325
(5092/5125)
Load
kg (lb)
590 (1300)
Front axle load limit
Rear axle load limit
Roof load
kg (lb)
1070 (2358)
1320 (2910)
100 (220)
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
Boot capacity
litres (cu ft)
550–1600 (19.4–56.4)
X3 xDrive28i
Kerb weight, ready for road, with 75 kg, 165 lb, load, tank kg (lb)
90 % full, no optional extras
1845 (4067)
Permitted gross weight
Load
kg (lb)
2360 (5202)
590 (1300)
kg (lb)
Front axle load limit
Rear axle load limit
Roof load
kg (lb)
1070 (2358)
1330 (2932)
100 (220)
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
Boot capacity
litres (cu ft)
550–1600 (19.4–56.4)
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X3 xDrive35i
Kerb weight, ready for road, with 75 kg, 165 lb, load, tank kg (lb)
90 % full, no optional extras
1890 (4166)
Permitted gross weight
Load
kg (lb)
2405 (5302)
590 (1300)
kg (lb)
Front axle load limit
Rear axle load limit
Roof load
kg (lb)
1120 (2469)
1330 (2932)
100 (220)
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
Boot capacity
litres (cu ft)
550–1600 (19.4–56.4)
X3 sDrive18d
Kerb weight, ready for road, with 75 kg, 165 lb, load, tank kg (lb)
90 % full, no optional extras
1735/1755
(3824/3869)
Permitted gross weight
kg (lb)
2300/2320
(5070/5114)
Load
kg (lb)
640 (1410)
Front axle load limit
Rear axle load limit
Roof load
kg (lb)
1020 (2248)
1330 (2932)
100 (220)
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
Boot capacity
litres (cu ft)
550–1600 (19.4–56.4)
X3 xDrive20d
Kerb weight, ready for road, with 75 kg, 165 lb, load, tank kg (lb)
90 % full, no optional extras
1805/1820
(3979/4012)
Permitted gross weight
kg (lb)
2350/2365
(5180/5213)
Load
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
620 (1366)
Front axle load limit
1050/1060
(2314/2336)
Rear axle load limit
kg (lb)
1330 (2932)
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X3 xDrive20d
Roof load
kg (lb)
100 (220)
Boot capacity
litres (cu ft)
550–1600 (19.4–56.4)
X3 xDrive30d
Kerb weight, ready for road, with 75 kg, 165 lb, load, tank kg (lb)
90 % full, no optional extras
1895 (4177)
Permitted gross weight
Load
kg (lb)
2410 (5313)
590 (1300)
kg (lb)
Front axle load limit
Rear axle load limit
Roof load
kg (lb)
1130 (2491)
1330 (2932)
100 (220)
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
Boot capacity
litres (cu ft)
550–1600 (19.4–56.4)
X3 xDrive35d
Kerb weight, ready for road, with 75 kg, 165 lb, load, tank kg (lb)
90 % full, no optional extras
1935 (4265)
Permitted gross weight
Load
kg (lb)
2440 (5379)
580 (1278)
kg (lb)
Front axle load limit
Rear axle load limit
Roof load
kg (lb)
1150 (2535)
1330 (2932)
100 (220)
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
Boot capacity
litres (cu ft)
550–1600 (19.4–56.4)
Towing a trailer
Values in front of the / are for vehicles with
manual gearbox, values after the / are for vehi‐
cles with Steptronic transmission.
The increased trailer load only applies to vehi‐
cles with a Steptronic transmission and fac‐
tory-fitted tow hitch.
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X3 sDrive20i
Towing loads according to EU operating permit.
Unbraked
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
750 (1653)
With brake on upward incline up to 12 %
2000 (4409)
2000 (4409)
With brake on upward incline up to 12 % and increased
trailer load
With brake on upward incline up to 8 %
kg (lb)
2000 (4409)
2000 (4409)
With brake on upward incline up to 8 % and increased
trailer load
Maximum trailer nose weight
Minimum trailer nose weight
Rear axle load limit
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
100 (220)
25 (55)
1470 (3240)
2370 (5224)
Permitted gross weight
X3 xDrive20i
Towing loads according to EU operating permit.
Unbraked
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
750 (1653)
With brake on upward incline up to 12 %
2000 (4409)
2400 (5291)
With brake on upward incline up to 12 % and increased
trailer load
With brake on upward incline up to 8 %
kg (lb)
2000 (4409)
2400 (5291)
With brake on upward incline up to 8 % and increased
trailer load
Maximum trailer nose weight
Minimum trailer nose weight
Rear axle load limit
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
100 (220)
25 (55)
1460/1470
(3218/3240)
Permitted gross weight
kg (lb)
2410/2425
(5313/5346)
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X3 xDrive28i
Towing loads according to EU operating permit.
Unbraked
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
750 (1653)
With brake on upward incline up to 12 %
2000 (4409)
2400 (5291)
With brake on upward incline up to 12 % and increased
trailer load
With brake on upward incline up to 8 %
kg (lb)
2000 (4409)
2400 (5291)
With brake on upward incline up to 8 % and increased
trailer load
Maximum trailer nose weight
Minimum trailer nose weight
Rear axle load limit
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
100 (220)
25 (55)
1490 (3284)
2460 (5423)
Permitted gross weight
X3 xDrive35i
Towing loads according to EU operating permit.
Unbraked
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
750 (1653)
With brake on upward incline up to 12 %
2000 (4409)
2400 (5291)
With brake on upward incline up to 12 % and increased
trailer load
With brake on upward incline up to 8 %
kg (lb)
2000 (4409)
2400 (5291)
With brake on upward incline up to 8 % and increased
trailer load
Maximum trailer nose weight
Minimum trailer nose weight
Rear axle load limit
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
100 (220)
25 (55)
1490 (3284)
2505 (5522)
Permitted gross weight
X3 sDrive18d
Towing loads according to EU operating permit.
Unbraked
kg (lb)
750 (1653)
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X3 sDrive18d
With brake on upward incline up to 12 %
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
2000 (4409)
2000 (4409)
With brake on upward incline up to 12 % and increased
trailer load
With brake on upward incline up to 8 %
2000 (4409)
2000 (4409)
With brake on upward incline up to 8 % and increased
trailer load
Maximum trailer nose weight
Minimum trailer nose weight
Rear axle load limit
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
100 (220)
25 (55)
1490 (3284)
Permitted gross weight
2400/2420
(5291/5335)
X3 xDrive20d
Towing loads according to EU operating permit.
Unbraked
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
750 (1653)
With brake on upward incline up to 12 %
2000 (4409)
2400 (5291)
With brake on upward incline up to 12 % and increased
trailer load
With brake on upward incline up to 8 %
kg (lb)
2000 (4409)
2400 (5291)
With brake on upward incline up to 8 % and increased
trailer load
Maximum trailer nose weight
Minimum trailer nose weight
Rear axle load limit
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
100 (220)
25 (55)
1490 (3284)
Permitted gross weight
2450/2465
(5401/5434)
X3 xDrive30d
Towing loads according to EU operating permit.
Unbraked
kg (lb)
750 (1653)
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X3 xDrive30d
With brake on upward incline up to 12 %
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
2000 (4409)
2400 (5291)
With brake on upward incline up to 12 % and increased
trailer load
With brake on upward incline up to 8 %
2000 (4409)
2400 (5291)
With brake on upward incline up to 8 % and increased
trailer load
Maximum trailer nose weight
Minimum trailer nose weight
Rear axle load limit
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
100 (220)
25 (55)
1490 (3284)
2510 (5533)
Permitted gross weight
X3 xDrive35d
Towing loads according to EU operating permit.
Unbraked
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
750 (1653)
With brake on upward incline up to 12 %
2000 (4409)
2400 (5291)
With brake on upward incline up to 12 % and increased
trailer load
With brake on upward incline up to 8 %
kg (lb)
2000 (4409)
2400 (5291)
With brake on upward incline up to 8 % and increased
trailer load
Maximum trailer nose weight
Minimum trailer nose weight
Rear axle load limit
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
kg (lb)
100 (220)
25 (55)
1490 (3284)
2540 (5599)
Permitted gross weight
Filling capacities
Litres/Imp. units
Note
Fuel tank, approximately.
67/14.7 gal
Fuel grade, see
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