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BMW X3 I (E83), crossover, silver, front view — photo 187580

E83 (2003â€“10) F25 (2010â€“17) Two crossovers, black and silver, parked side by side facing forward against a rocky mountain background.

BMW X3 I (E83), SUV, violet, front three-quarter view — photo 68236

X3 CC Dakar Rally (E83) A prepared rally-raid SUV speeds across a sandy, off-road track, kicking up clouds of dust. The vehicle features a snorkel, roof scoop, heavy-duty skid plate, all-terrain tires, and a racing livery.

X3 CC Dakar Rally (E83)

X3 CC Dakar Rally (E83)

X3 CC Dakar Rally (E83)

X3 CC Dakar Rally (E83)

X3 CC Dakar Rally (E83)

X3 CC Dakar Rally (E83)

X3 CC Dakar Rally (E83)

X3 CC Dakar Rally (E83)

X3 CC Dakar Rally (E83)

X3 CC Dakar Rally (E83)

X3 CC Dakar Rally (E83)

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About this generation

The pioneering mid-size luxury crossover that introduced BMW's intelligent xDrive all-wheel-drive system and sport-tuned handling.

Launched in 2003, the E83 X3 established the compact-to-midsize luxury Sports Activity Vehicle segment. Developed in collaboration with Magna Steyr in Austria, the E83 combined a rugged exterior aesthetic with chassis hardware borrowed heavily from the E46 3 Series. Early models were recognized by their unpainted black bumpers and firm suspension calibration, which delivered athletic, car-like cornering precision previously unknown in high-riding premium utility vehicles.

The E83 served as the launchpad for BMW's electronically controlled xDrive all-wheel-drive system, using a multi-plate clutch to continuously variable torque distribution. Powerplants included bulletproof naturally aspirated M54 and N52 inline-six petrol engines alongside robust M57 turbodiesels, highlighted by the twin-turbocharged 3.0sd variant. The original X3 laid a solid foundation for BMW's dominant presence in the global luxury SUV market for decades to come.

Specifications

4569 mm179.9 in

Length

1853 mm73.0 in

Width

1674 mm65.9 in

Height

2795 mm110.0 in

Wheelbase

480 l17.0 cu ft

Trunk

201 mm7.9 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

2.0i

148hp(110 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed manual AWD 0–100 11.5 s

2005–2008

Torque: 200 Nm (148 lb-ft)
Top speed: 198 km/h (123 mph)
Displacement: 1995 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: N46B20
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1655 kg (3649 lb)
Fuel tank: 67 l (17.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 223 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

xDrive20i

148hp(110 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed manual AWD 0–100 11.5 s

2008–2010

Torque: 200 Nm (148 lb-ft)
Top speed: 198 km/h (123 mph)
Displacement: 1995 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: N46B20
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1660 kg (3660 lb)
Fuel tank: 67 l (17.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 215 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.5i

189hp(141 kW)

2.5 l 6-speed manual AWD 0–100 8.9 s

2004–2006

Torque: 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
Top speed: 208 km/h (129 mph)
Displacement: 2494 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M54B25
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1685 kg (3715 lb)
Fuel tank: 67 l (17.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.2 l/100 km (21 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 268 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.5i

189hp(141 kW)

2.5 l 5-speed automatic AWD 0–100 9.8 s

2004–2006

Torque: 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
Top speed: 208 km/h (129 mph)
Displacement: 2494 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M54B25
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1715 kg (3781 lb)
Fuel tank: 67 l (17.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.9 l/100 km (20 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 289 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.5si

215hp(160 kW)

2.5 l 6-speed manual AWD 0–100 8.5 s

2006–2008

Torque: 250 Nm (184 lb-ft)
Top speed: 221 km/h (137 mph)
Displacement: 2497 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: N52B25
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1690 kg (3726 lb)
Fuel tank: 67 l (17.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 238 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.5si

215hp(160 kW)

2.5 l 6-speed automatic AWD 0–100 8.9 s

2006–2008

Torque: 250 Nm (184 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 2497 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: N52B25
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1705 kg (3759 lb)
Fuel tank: 67 l (17.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 243 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

xDrive25i

215hp(160 kW)

2.5 l 6-speed manual AWD 0–100 8.5 s

2008–2010

Torque: 250 Nm (184 lb-ft)
Top speed: 221 km/h (137 mph)
Displacement: 2497 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: N52B25
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1690 kg (3726 lb)
Fuel tank: 67 l (17.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 224 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

xDrive25i

215hp(160 kW)

2.5 l 6-speed automatic AWD 0–100 8.9 s

2008–2010

Torque: 250 Nm (184 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 2497 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: N52B25
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1705 kg (3759 lb)
Fuel tank: 67 l (17.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.5 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 228 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

3.0i

228hp(170 kW)

3.0 l 6-speed manual AWD 0–100 7.8 s

2003–2006

Torque: 300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
Top speed: 224 km/h (139 mph)
Displacement: 2979 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M54B30
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1685 kg (3715 lb)
Fuel tank: 67 l (17.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.4 l/100 km (21 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 276 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

3.0i

228hp(170 kW)

3.0 l 5-speed automatic AWD 0–100 8.1 s

2003–2006

Torque: 300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 2979 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M54B30
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1715 kg (3781 lb)
Fuel tank: 67 l (17.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 12.1 l/100 km (19 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 293 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

3.0si

268hp(200 kW)

3.0 l 6-speed manual AWD 0–100 7.2 s

2006–2008

Torque: 315 Nm (232 lb-ft)
Top speed: 232 km/h (144 mph)
Displacement: 2996 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: N52B30
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1730 kg (3814 lb)
Fuel tank: 67 l (17.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.0 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 239 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

3.0si

268hp(200 kW)

3.0 l 6-speed automatic AWD 0–100 7.5 s

2006–2008

Torque: 315 Nm (232 lb-ft)
Top speed: 228 km/h (142 mph)
Displacement: 2996 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: N52B30
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1740 kg (3836 lb)
Fuel tank: 67 l (17.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.3 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 248 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

xDrive30i

268hp(200 kW)

3.0 l 6-speed manual AWD 0–100 7.2 s

2008–2010

Torque: 315 Nm (232 lb-ft)
Top speed: 232 km/h (144 mph)
Displacement: 2996 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: N52B30
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1730 kg (3814 lb)
Fuel tank: 67 l (17.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.5 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 228 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

xDrive30i

268hp(200 kW)

3.0 l 6-speed automatic AWD 0–100 7.5 s

2008–2010

Torque: 315 Nm (232 lb-ft)
Top speed: 228 km/h (142 mph)
Displacement: 2996 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: N52B30
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1740 kg (3836 lb)
Fuel tank: 67 l (17.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.7 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 233 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

Diesel

xDrive18d

141hp(105 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed manual AWD 0–100 10.3 s

2009–2010

Torque: 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed: 195 km/h (121 mph)
Displacement: 1995 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: N47D20
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1730 kg (3814 lb)
Fuel tank: 67 l (17.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.2 l/100 km (38 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 165 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

2.0d

148hp(110 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed manual AWD 0–100 10.2 s

2004–2007

Torque: 330 Nm (243 lb-ft)
Top speed: 198 km/h (123 mph)
Displacement: 1995 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M47TUD20
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1745 kg (3847 lb)
Fuel tank: 67 l (17.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.2 l/100 km (33 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 192 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.0d

174hp(130 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed manual AWD 0–100 8.9 s

2007–2008

Torque: 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed: 206 km/h (128 mph)
Displacement: 1995 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: N47D20
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1740 kg (3836 lb)
Fuel tank: 67 l (17.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100 km (36 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 172 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.0d

174hp(130 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed automatic AWD 0–100 9.2 s

2007–2008

Torque: 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
Displacement: 1995 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: N47D20
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1750 kg (3858 lb)
Fuel tank: 67 l (17.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.7 l/100 km (35 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 178 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

xDrive20d

174hp(130 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed manual AWD 0–100 8.9 s

2008–2010

Torque: 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed: 206 km/h (128 mph)
Displacement: 1995 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: N47D20
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1740 kg (3836 lb)
Fuel tank: 67 l (17.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100 km (36 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 172 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

xDrive20d

174hp(130 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed automatic AWD 0–100 9.2 s

2008–2010

Torque: 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
Displacement: 1995 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: N47D20
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1750 kg (3858 lb)
Fuel tank: 67 l (17.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.7 l/100 km (35 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 178 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

3.0d

201hp(150 kW)

3.0 l 6-speed manual AWD 0–100 7.9 s

2003–2005

Torque: 410 Nm (302 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 2993 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M57TUD30
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1845 kg (4068 lb)
Fuel tank: 67 l (17.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.4 l/100 km (28 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 224 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

3.0d

201hp(150 kW)

3.0 l 5-speed automatic AWD 0–100 8.2 s

2003–2005

Torque: 410 Nm (302 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 2993 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M57TUD30
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1855 kg (4090 lb)
Fuel tank: 67 l (17.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.1 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 243 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

3.0d

215hp(160 kW)

3.0 l 6-speed manual AWD 0–100 7.4 s

2005–2008

Torque: 500 Nm (369 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 2993 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M57TU2D30
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1805 kg (3979 lb)
Fuel tank: 67 l (17.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 210 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

3.0d

215hp(160 kW)

3.0 l 6-speed automatic AWD 0–100 7.7 s

2005–2008

Torque: 500 Nm (369 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 2993 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M57TU2D30
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1815 kg (4001 lb)
Fuel tank: 67 l (17.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 210 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

xDrive30d

215hp(160 kW)

3.0 l 6-speed manual AWD 0–100 7.4 s

2008–2010

Torque: 500 Nm (369 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 2993 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M57TU2D30
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1805 kg (3979 lb)
Fuel tank: 67 l (17.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.4 l/100 km (32 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 196 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

xDrive30d

215hp(160 kW)

3.0 l 6-speed automatic AWD 0–100 7.7 s

2008–2010

Torque: 500 Nm (369 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 2993 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M57TU2D30
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1815 kg (4001 lb)
Fuel tank: 67 l (17.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.7 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 206 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

3.0sd

282hp(210 kW)

3.0 l 6-speed automatic AWD 0–100 6.6 s

2006–2008

Torque: 580 Nm (428 lb-ft)
Top speed: 240 km/h (149 mph)
Displacement: 2993 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M57TU2D30TOP
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 1875 kg (4134 lb)
Fuel tank: 67 l (17.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.7 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 232 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

xDrive35d

282hp(210 kW)

3.0 l 6-speed automatic AWD 0–100 6.4 s

2008–2010

Torque: 580 Nm (428 lb-ft)
Top speed: 240 km/h (149 mph)
Displacement: 2993 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M57TU2D30TOP
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 1875 kg (4134 lb)
Fuel tank: 67 l (17.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.8 l/100 km (30 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 208 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

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