Real MPG: BMW X3 (2004 - 2010)
Strong BMW image. Reasonable roadholding for a 4x4. Plenty of safety kit and electronic driver aids.
Extremely firm ride. Not much smaller than an X5 but nowhere near as classy. High incidence of turbo failures on 2.0 N47 diesel.
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| Engine | Official MPG (NEDC) | Official MPG (WLTP) | Real MPG Avg. | Real MPG % | |
| xDrive 18d | 45.6 mpg | - | 40.3 mpg | 88% | |
| xDrive 20d | 43.5 mpg | - | 36.3 mpg | 83% | |
| xDrive 20d Automatic | 42.2 mpg | - | 35.6 mpg | 84% | |
| xDrive 25i | 30.4 mpg | - | 22.5 mpg | 74% | |
| xDrive 30d | 38.2 mpg | - | 31.5 mpg | 82% | |
| xDrive 30i | 24.8 mpg | - | 21.2 mpg | 85% | |
| xDrive 35d | 36.2 mpg | - | 29.8 mpg | 82% |
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BMW X3 (2004 - 2010)
Strong BMW image. Reasonable roadholding for a 4x4. Plenty of safety kit and electronic driver aids.
Rivals
| BMW X3 (2004 - 2010) | 31.3 | avg mpg |
| Mercedes-Benz ML-Class (2005 - 2012) | 27.0 | avg mpg |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara (2005 - 2014) | 29.9 | avg mpg |
| Toyota Land Cruiser (2003 - 2009) | 27.1 | avg mpg |
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