BMW X3
Prices start at: €46,000
Engines: Dsl: 2.0 (150bhp, 190bhp); 3.0 (258bhp, 313bhp).
Bodystyle: SAV
Plus Points: Room and handling are its major assets. It draws on some fine engines and an excellent chassis.
Minus Points: Looks dated and lacks the sparkle of Audi’s Q5.
Best Buy: 2.0 150bhp diesel.
Final Answer: Yes, roomy and good to drive.
Motorshow says: 
(3.5 / 5)
Prices & Specs
| Make | Model | Version | Road Tax | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | BMW X3 | X3 sDrive18d SE | Manual | B1 | €46,000 |
| BMW | BMW X3 | X3 xDrive20d SE | Manual | C | €52,640 |
| BMW | BMW X3 | X3 xDrive20d xLine | Manual | C | €55,040 |
| BMW | BMW X3 | X3 xDrive20d M Sport | Manual | C | €57,430 |
| BMW | BMW X3 | X3 xDrive30d SE | Manual | N/A | N/A |
| BMW | BMW X3 | X3 xDrive30d xLine | Manual | N/A | N/A |
| BMW | BMW X3 | X3 xDrive30d M Sport | Manual | N/A | N/A |
| BMW | BMW X3 | X3 xDrive35d M Sport | Manual | N/A | N/A |
| BMW | BMW X3 | X3 sDrive18d SE | Auto | B2 | €48,762 |
| BMW | BMW X3 | X3 xDrive20d SE | Auto | B2 | €52,548 |
| BMW | BMW X3 | X3 xDrive20d xLine | Auto | B2 | €54,841 |
| BMW | BMW X3 | X3 xDrive20d M Sport | Auto | B2 | €57,324 |
| BMW | BMW X3 | X3 xDrive30d SE | Auto | D | €66,030 |
| BMW | BMW X3 | X3 xDrive30d xLine | Auto | D | €68,540 |
| BMW | BMW X3 | X3 xDrive30d M Sport | Auto | D | €71,050 |
| BMW | BMW X3 | X3 xDrive35d M Sport | Auto | D | €75,400 |
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