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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Technical data  
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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Technical data  
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  
page 202  
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