BMW X3 E83 Crossover (2003-2006)

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BMW X3 E83 is a compact crossover in production from 2003 to 2006, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of inline-4 and inline-6 engines that displaced 2.0 to 3.0 liters.
Slotted under the E70 X5, the E83 is an ugly crossover ostensibly based on the E46 3 Series. Drivetrain-wise, it shares the I6 from the X5 but adds I4 options. Unfortunately, this means that the vehicle is overall unreliable. Another key difference is the use of MacPherson front suspensions.
Those who drive offroad, for work or leisure, need to think twice before pulling the trigger: the BMW X3 is hardly the "offroader" that BMW would like you to think.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 26% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Decent M54 and M57 inline-6 engines
Cons
  • No powerful engine options
  • Somewhat ugly
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Poor build quality

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Specifications

2.0d2.0i2.5i2.5i AT3.0d 2043.0d 204 AT3.0d 218 AT3.0i3.0i AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity500 L / 17.7 cu-ft ~ 1560 L / 55.1 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity10.0 L / 10.6 qt10.0 L / 10.6 qt10.0 L / 10.6 qt10.0 L / 10.6 qt10.0 L / 10.6 qt10.0 L / 10.6 qt10.0 L / 10.6 qt10.0 L / 10.6 qt10.5 L / 11.1 qt
Engine Oil Capacity4.2 L / 4.5 qt4.2 L / 4.5 qt6.2 L / 6.6 qt6.2 L / 6.6 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt6.2 L / 6.6 qt6.2 L / 6.6 qt
Fuel Capacity67.0 L / 17.7 gal
Passengers5
Payload515 kg / 1135 lbs540 kg / 1190 lbs425 kg / 937 lbs425 kg / 937 lbs515 kg / 1135 lbs425 kg / 937 lbs430 kg / 948 lbs425 kg / 937 lbs510 kg / 1124 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontDiscVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsDiscDiscDiscDiscDisc
Brakes | RearDisc
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size235/55 R17

Construction

Body Style5-door SUV

Dimensions

Ground Clearance200 mm / 7.9 in
Size | Height1674 mm / 65.9 in
Size | Length4569 mm / 179.9 in
Size | Width1853 mm / 73.0 in
Track Width | Front1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
Track Width | Rear1542.0 mm / 60.7 in
Weight1750.0 kg / 3858.1 lbs1660.0 kg / 3659.7 lbs1815.0 kg / 4001.4 lbs1815.0 kg / 4001.4 lbs1835.0 kg / 4045.5 lbs1925.0 kg / 4243.9 lbs1925.0 kg / 4243.9 lbs1835.0 kg / 4045.5 lbs1770.0 kg / 3902.2 lbs
Wheel Size8.0J x 1717 in17 in17 in8.0J x 178.0J X 178.0 J X 178.0J x 178.0J X 17
Wheelbase2795 mm / 110.0 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h10.2 sec11.5 sec8.9 sec9.8 sec7.9 sec8.2 sec7.7 sec7.8 sec8.1 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph9.7 sec10.9 sec8.5 sec9.3 sec7.5 sec7.8 sec7.3 sec7.4 sec7.7 sec
Fuel Economy7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (combined) | 9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (urban) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (highway)9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (combined) | 13.1 L/100km / 18.0 MPG (urban) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (highway)11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (combined) | 15.6 L/100km / 15.1 MPG (urban) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (highway)11.9 L/100km / 19.8 MPG (combined) | 17.1 L/100km / 13.8 MPG (urban) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (highway)8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (combined) | 11.1 L/100km / 21.2 MPG (urban) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (highway)9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (combined) | 12.1 L/100km / 19.4 MPG (urban) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (highway)8.6 L/100km / 27.4 MPG (combined) | 11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (urban) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (highway)11.4 L/100km / 20.6 MPG (combined) | 16.0 L/100km / 14.7 MPG (urban) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (highway)12.1 L/100km / 19.4 MPG (combined) | 17.4 L/100km / 13.5 MPG (urban) | 9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed198.0 km/h / 123.0 mph198.0 km/h / 123.0 mph208.0 km/h / 129.2 mph208.0 km/h / 129.2 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph224.0 km/h / 139.2 mph221.0 km/h / 137.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 4
EngineM47D20N46B20M54B25M54B25M57D30M57D30M57D30M54B30M54B30
Engine | Bore84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio17.0:117.0:110.5:110.5:117.0:117.0:117.0:110.2:110.2:1
Engine | Displacement2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc2.5 L / 152.2 cu-in / 2494.0 cc2.5 L / 152.2 cu-in / 2494.0 cc3.0 L / 182.6 cu-in / 2993.0 cc3.0 L / 182.6 cu-in / 2993.0 cc3.0 L / 182.6 cu-in / 2993.0 cc3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc
Engine | Power150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 4000 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 6200 rpm192.0 hp / 143.2 kW @ 6000 rpm192.0 hp / 143.2 kW @ 6000 rpm204.0 hp / 152.1 kW @ 4000 rpm204.0 hp / 152.1 kW @ 4000 rpm218.0 hp / 162.6 kW @ 4000 rpm231.0 hp / 172.3 kW @ 5900 rpm231.0 hp / 172.3 kW @ 5900 rpm
Engine | Specific Output75.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in75.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in77.0 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in77.0 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in68.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in68.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in72.8 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in77.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in77.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in89.6 mm / 3.5 in89.6 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque330 Nm / 243.4 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed5-speed6-speed5-speed6-speed5-speed5-speed6-speed5-speed
Transmission | TypeManualManualManualAutomaticManualAutomaticAutomaticManualAutomatic

Production

Availability2004 ~ 20062005 ~ 20062003 ~ 20062003 ~ 20062003 ~ 20042003 ~ 20062004 ~ 20062003 ~ 20062003 ~ 2006

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