BMW X3 Performance

2026 BMW X3 on road

 

At the crossroads of luxury and all-terrain versatility, you will find the 2026 BMW X3. An upscale SUV with high-performance engine options and adventurous capabilities, the 2026 BMW X3 specs will inspire you to see what they are capable of on Frankfort streets and distant forest roads. Discover the BMW X3 engine options and performance specs with BMW of Orland Park below. Then, contact us to request a test drive with one of our friendly team members.

 


2026 BMW X3 Engine Options

There are two 2026 BMW X3 trim levels, each offering its own potent engine. While the BMW X3 engines are different, you will find that the BMW xDrive all-wheel drive system comes standard across the lineup. When you want to get away from Mokena for a day hike or camping excursion, the xDrive all-wheel drive capabilities will help you tackle light off-road terrain confidently. Curious about the BMW X3 horsepower? Explore the 2026 BMW X3 specs for both engine options below:

2.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo Inline 4-Cylinder, 16-Valve Engine

  • Standard On: BMW X3 30 xDrive
  • BMW X3 Horsepower: 255 hp
  • Transmission: 8-speed STEPTRONIC Automatic Transmission with Sport and Manual shift modes, Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC), and Steering Wheel-Mounted Paddle Shifters

3.0L BMW M TwinPower Turbo Inline 6-Cylinder, 24-Valve Engine

  • Standard On: BMW X3 M50 xDrive
  • BMW X3 Horsepower: 393 hp
  • Transmission: 8-speed STEPTRONIC Automatic Transmission with Sport and Manual shift modes, Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC), and Steering Wheel-Mounted Paddle Shifters

2026 BMW X3 Towing Capacity

In addition to providing all-wheel drive traction for outdoor adventures, the 2026 BMW X3 also offers plenty of towing power to bring a camper or other recreational equipment along for your travels. Find out how much each model can tow through Tinley Park:

  • 2026 BMW X3 30 xDrive:When properly equipped, the BMW X3 30 xDrive can tow up to 4,001 pounds.*
  • 2026 BMW X3 M50 xDrive: When properly equipped, the BMW X3 M50 xDrive can tow up to 4,850 pounds.*

Experience The 2026 BMW X3 Specs With BMW of Orland Park

Are you ready to put your preferred BMW X3 engine to the test? Experience this exhilarating SUV at our BMW dealership in Orland Park. While visiting, you can discuss leasing and financing options with our helpful finance team. We look forward to seeing you soon.

*When equipped with factory-installed trailer hitch. For complete vehicle and towing specifications, please refer to the Owner’s Manual. When towing please ensure to always use appropriately rated equipment and trailer with appropriate braking. Read Owner’s Manual before towing. In some states, aftermarket trailer brakes are required. See dealer for details.

2025 BMW X3 Driving on Road

If you’re searching for a model with premium power but need the flexibility of a crossover SUV, you don’t have to settle—instead, consider the latest BMW X3. A sporty, luxury SUV with race-ready engines under the hood, the 2025 BMW X3 ensures you have the performance and efficiency you need for all your Frankfort travels. Learn more about the 2025 BMW X3 horsepower, torque, towing, and fuel economy specifications with this guide from BMW of Orland Park before getting behind the wheel at our Orland Park dealership. 

2025 BMW X3 Horsepower, Torque, & Acceleration

The 2025 BMW X3 lineup offers two unique engines designed to provide exceptional power and capability on the Mokena streets. Which you choose will affect your BMW X3 0-60 times, as well as your BMW X3 horsepower and torque output, though either will add a dose of adrenaline to your morning commute. See the performance highlights of each 2025 BMW X3 engine in the breakdown below:

2.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo Inline 4-Cylinder Engine

  • Horsepower: 255 hp
  • Torque: 295 lb-ft
  • Transmission: 8-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission with Sport and Manual shift modes
  • Drivetrain:xDrive all-wheel drive
  • Top Speed: 130 mph
  • 0-60 MPH Time: 6 seconds
  • Standard On: BMW X3 xDrive30

3.0L BMW M TwinPower Turbo Inline 6-Cylinder Engine

  • Horsepower: 393 hp
  • Torque: 428 lb-ft
  • Transmission: 8-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission with Sport and Manual shift modes
  • Drivetrain: xDrive all-wheel drive
  • Top Speed: 130 mph (155 mph with performance tires and speed limiter increase)
  • 0-60 MPH Time: 4.4 seconds
  • Standard On: BMW X3 M50

2025 BMW X3 Towing Capacity

In addition to track-ready BMW X3 0-60 times, this BMW SUV provides the towing utility you need for your weekend adventures. Whether you’re towing a small trailer or an ATV to your next destination, the BMW X3 is up to the challenge. When equipped with the available trailer hitch, you can expect the following BMW X3 towing figures:

  • 2025 BMW X3 Towing Capacity (xDrive30): 4,001 pounds
  • 2025 BMW X3 Towing Capacity (M50): 4,850 pounds

2025 BMW X3 MPG Ratings

Performance and utility aren’t the only ways the 2025 BMW X3 engines elevate your driving experience. Thanks to a 48-volt mild hybrid system in both X3 powertrains, the 2025 BMW X3 boasts excellent fuel economy ratings to help you save at the Tinley Park fuel pump. Take a look at the EPA-estimated BMW X3 mpg ratings for all the details:

  • 2025 BMW X3 MPG Ratings (xDrive30): 27 mpg city / 33 mpg highway / 29 mpg combined
  • 2025 BMW X3 MPG Ratings (M50): 25 mpg city / 30 mpg highway / 27 mpg combined

Test-Drive the New BMW X3 at BMW of Orland Park

The best way to experience the thrill of the BMW X3 0-60 times is to get behind the wheel in Orland Park! Contact us online or by phone at 708-460-4545 to set up a test drive of the latest BMW X3 today. While you wait, continue learning about the X3 with the experts at our BMW Research Hub

2024 BMW X3 driving in the mountains

 

Given how luxury crossover vehicles seem to be all the rage these days, it’s hard to imagine any single one standing out on the roads of Frankfort, but that’s exactly what the 2024 BMW X3 does. So in this overview of the BMW X3 specs, we’ll detail why and how it does so from a performance angle by considering elements like the BMW X3 engine options and the BMW X3 mpg rating.

 

 

2024 BMW X3 Engine Specs

Depending on which BMW X3 trim you choose, your X3 will be powered by one of two BMW X3 engines: a 2.0L inline-four or a 3.0L inline-six engine. However, while the same 3.0L inline-six engine is used in the X3 M40i and X3 M, the latter is engineered to squeeze even more out of it than the former, resulting in markedly improved performance. 

 

2.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo inline four-cylinder engine

Available on: X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i

  • 248 hp @ 5,200-6,500 rpm
  • 258 lb-ft of torque @ 1,450-4,800 rpm
  • Paired w/ eight-speed STEPTRONIC transmission
  • RWD (X3 sDrive30i)
  • AWD (X3 xDrive30i)
  • Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 6.0 seconds
  • Top Speed: 130 mph

3.0L BMW M TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder engine

Available on: X3 M40i

  • 382 hp @ 5,800-6,500 rpm
  • 369 lb-ft of torque @ 1,800-5,000 rpm
  • Paired w/ eight-speed STEPTRONIC transmission
  • AWD
  • Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds
  • Top Speed: 130 mph

3.0L BMW M TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder engine

Available on: X3 M

  • 473 hp @ 6,250 rpm
  • 457 lb-ft of torque @ 2,750-5,450 rpm
  • Paired w/ eight-speed M STEPTRONIC transmission
  • AWD
  • Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds
  • Top Speed: 155 mph

If you have questions about these performance specs, contact us! We’d be happy to assist you.

2024 BMW X3 MPG Rating

At this point, you may very well be thinking that such performance doesn’t come cheap and that fuel efficiency will necessarily suffer for it. And while it is the case that you’ll need to refuel more frequently on your way to and from Mokena with the X3 M40i or M3 as compared to the more fuel-efficient X3 sDrive30i or xDrive30i, you may find that the trade-off is worth it, given the kind of performance you can expect with the former! 

Here are the BMW X3 mpg figures, as presented by the EPA:

2.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo inline four-cylinder engine

Available on: X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i

  • Fuel tank capacity: 17.2 gallons
  • Fuel type: Premium gasoline
  • 23 city / 29 highway mpg (X3 sDrive30i)
  • 21 city / 28 highway mpg (X3 xDrive30i)

3.0L BMW M TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder engine

Available on: X3 M40i, X3 M

  • Fuel tank capacity: 17.2 gallons
  • Fuel type: Premium gasoline
  • 21 city / 26 highway mpg (X3 M40i)
  • 15 city / 20 highway mpg (X3 M)

Test Drive a New 2024 BMW X3 with BMW of Orland Park!

We hope you found this overview of the 2024 BMW X3 specs to be useful! Before you rush over from Tinley Park for a test drive though, consider doing more research online. Otherwise, we’d love it if you visited us at Orland Park, where we can give you the details on financing or guide you around our showroom. We hope to see you soon!

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