BMW X3 (04 on) - Review Review by David Ross on 18 December 2006 Last Updated: 22 May 2009 Designing a compact 4x4 car that's good on the road, comfortable and yet also possesses some off road ability is no easy feat. But BMW has come close with the X3 - the smaller brother to the muscular X5. It uses BMWs xDrive four wheel drive system which ensures excellent traction both off-road and on it, while decent body control and good steering feel mean the X3 corners very well for an off roader. However the downside of the stiff suspension is that the BMW rides firmly and isn't particularly settled over rough roads. It carries a high list price too, especially when compared to equally capable off roaders. On the plus side it's very practical with a large boot and spacious cabin. 4 out of 5 Other BMW reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery Facts & Figures See our complete Facts & Figure section for details of new prices, performance, dimensions, running costs and insurance groups. Get a Car Information Pack now – Everything you need to know about this car in one place. Standard Trim More Figures 2.0i 5d More Figures 2.0d 5d Compare Equipment See 155 used BMW X3s for sale, starting at £5,695 M Sport More Figures 2.0i M Sport 5d More Figures 2.5i M Sport 5d More Figures 2.5i M Sport 5d Auto More Figures 2.5si M Sport 5d More Figures 2.5si M Sport 5d Step Auto More Figures 2.5i xDrive M Sport 5d More Figures 2.5i xDrive M Sport 5d Step Auto More Figures 3.0i M Sport 5d Auto More Figures 3.0si M Sport 5d Step Auto More Figures 3.0i xDrive M Sport 5d Step Auto More Figures xDrive18d M Sport 5d More Figures 2.0d M Sport 5d More Figures 2.0d M Sport 5d (06) More Figures 2.0d M Sport (177bhp) 5d More Figures 2.0d M Sport 5d Step Auto More Figures 2.0d xDrive M Sport 5d More Figures 2.0d xDrive M Sport 5d Step Auto More Figures 3.0d M Sport 5d More Figures 3.0d M Sport 5d Auto More Figures 3.0d M Sport 5d (06) More Figures 3.0d M Sport 5d Step Auto (06) More Figures 3.0d xDrive M Sport 5d More Figures 3.0d xDrive M Sport 5d Step Auto More Figures 3.0sd M Sport 5d Step Auto More Figures 3.5d xDrive M Sport 5d Step Auto Compare Equipment See 155 used BMW X3s for sale, starting at £5,695 Sport More Figures 2.0i Sport 5d More Figures 2.5i Sport 5d More Figures 2.5i Sport 5d Auto More Figures 3.0i Sport 5d Auto More Figures 2.0d Sport 5d More Figures xDrive20d Limited Sport Edition 5d More Figures xDrive20d Limited Sport Edition 5d Step Auto More Figures 3.0d Sport 5d More Figures 3.0d Sport 5d Auto Compare Equipment See 155 used BMW X3s for sale, starting at £5,695 SE More Figures 2.0i SE 5d More Figures 2.5i SE 5d More Figures 2.5i SE 5d Auto More Figures 2.5si SE 5d More Figures 2.5si SE 5d Step Auto More Figures 2.5i xDrive SE 5d More Figures 2.5i xDrive SE 5d Step Auto More Figures 2.5 xDrive25i SE (Dynamic) 5d More Figures 2.5 xDrive25i SE (Dynamic) 5d Step Auto More Figures 3.0i SE 5d Auto More Figures 3.0si SE 5d Step Auto More Figures 3.0i xDrive SE 5d Step Auto More Figures 3.0i xDrive30i SE (Dynamic) 5d Step Auto More Figures xDrive18d SE 5d More Figures xDrive20d SE 5d More Figures 2.0d xDrive SE Edition Premium 5d More Figures 2.0d SE 5d More Figures xDrive18d SE (Dynamic) 5d More Figures xDrive20d SE 5d Step Auto More Figures 2.0D xDrive20d SE Edition Premium 5d Step Auto More Figures xDrive20d SE (Business Media) 5d More Figures 2.0d xDrive SE Edition Exclusive 5d More Figures 2.0d SE 5d (06) More Figures xDrive20d SE (Business Media) 5d Step Auto More Figures 2.0D xDrive20d SE Edition Exclusive 5d Step Auto More Figures xDrive20d SE (Professional Media) 5d More Figures 2.0d SE (177bhp) 5d More Figures xDrive20d SE (Professional Media) 5d Step Auto More Figures 2.0d SE 5d Step Auto More Figures 2.0d xDrive SE 5d More Figures 2.0d xDrive SE 5d Step Auto More Figures 2.0D xDrive20d SE (Dynamic) 5d More Figures 2.0D xDrive20d SE (Dynamic) 5d Step Auto More Figures 3.0d SE 5d More Figures 3.0d SE 5d Auto More Figures 3.0d SE 5d (06) More Figures 3.0d SE 5d Step Auto (06) More Figures 3.0d xDrive SE 5d More Figures 3.0d xDrive SE 5d Step Auto More Figures 3.0D xDrive30d SE (Dynamic) 5d More Figures 3.0D xDrive30d SE (Dynamic) 5d Step Auto More Figures 3.0sd SE 5d Step Auto More Figures 3.5d xDrive SE 5d Step Auto More Figures 3.0D xDrive35d SE (Dynamic) 5d Step Auto Compare Equipment See 155 used BMW X3s for sale, starting at £5,695 Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more BMW X3 cars for sale We have 155 models like this for sale. Find BMW X3 cars for sale Previous: Summary Next: Equipment