BMW X3 Review Reviewed

The new BMW X3 was launched with one engine option the xDrive20d. I see they've quickly added an xDrive30d. It has some amazing figures with 159 CO2 emissions, 47.1 mpg combined fuel consumption and 0-62 mph in 6.2 seconds. Very impressive mind you so's the £37k price tag. I'll have to update my BMW X3 review and comparisons over on carbuyersinfo.co.uk. It looks like rear wheel drive models are coming soon.

What's interesting about the X3 is how competitive the 20d is. An Audi Q5 vs X3 comparison puts the X3 at the low end of the Q5 price range where the Q5 2.0 diesels can't quite match the X3 for fuel economy, low CO2 emissions, maximum speed and acceleration. The Audi 3.0 is not a match for the new BMW 3.0.

If you compare BMW X1 and X3 there's no significant difference in fuel economy, emissions and performance for the 20d and just a few thousand pounds more will buy more interior space in the X3.

Certainly the BMW X3 mpg is very impressive and important with pump prices as they are. It must be a worry for Land Rover when you make a Freelander vs X3 comparison. Even X3 vs Tiguan only shows a 10% saving in price but the VW can't match the BMW efficiency. Volvo XC60 vs BMW X3 and the 3 looks the winner.

Anyway, I must update my review of X3 engines or should I wait for the BMW X3 2wd and change the BMW X3 price list at the same time.

Regards
Ralph