BMW X3 M 2021–2024 car dimensions: 4726 mm long, 1897 mm wide and 1669 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,070 kg. Braked towing is 2,400 kg.
The cabin centres on BMW Live Cockpit Professional with twin 12.3-inch digital displays, the control screen a high-resolution touch unit with iDrive controller. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard. Three-zone automatic climate control is fitted as standard. Cruise control with braking function is standard. active cruise with stop-and-go arrives via Driving Assistant Professional on some markets or as an option. Front and rear parking sensors plus a reversing camera come with Parking Assistant. Active Guard supplies automatic emergency braking and frontal collision warning. Blind-spot warning (lane-change warning) and lane-departure warning are standard. active lane-keeping assist is package-dependent.
Boot volume is 550 litres with the rear seats up and expands to 1600 litres with the 40:20:40 split rear backrests folded. An automatic tailgate with contactless opening is standard on many markets.
Official figures list braked towing capacity at 2400 kg and unbraked at 750 kg, with roof load and towbar download each limited to 100 kg. DIN payload is around 490–505 kg depending on exact specification year.
Adaptive M suspension is standard, with model-specific body and chassis reinforcement plus stiffer anti-roll bars. The powertrain uses race-derived cooling and oil-supply systems sized for sustained high output.
The cabin feels sporty yet luxurious with standard Merino leather M sports seats that include side bolster adjustment, electric multi-way power adjustment with driver memory, lumbar support and front heating. Three-zone automatic climate control is standard along with ambient lighting. A panoramic glass roof, acoustic glazing, heated steering wheel, rear seat heating and Ambient Air fragrancing are available depending on market and package.
Petrol engine, min. RON 95 recommended, approx. 65-litre tank.
Combined fuel use 10.7-11.0 l/100 km WLTP.
Condition Based Service. oil change typically every 10,000 miles or 12 months.
Running-in service at approx. 1,200 miles includes oil and rear differential fluid.
Five-star Euro NCAP rating on the platform. NHTSA overall five stars.
Standard kit: front/side/head airbags, DSC with ABS/DTC, Active Protection, tyre pressure monitoring.
The twin-turbo 3.0-litre petrol six needs premium fuel of at least RON 95. Official combined consumption sits between 10.7 and 11.0 litres per 100 km under WLTP, with a fuel tank of about 65 litres. Real-world figures vary with driving style and load.
Servicing follows BMW’s Condition Based Service system. Expect an oil and filter change around every 10,000 miles or annually, with a dedicated running-in service near 1,200 miles that also covers rear differential fluid. Brake fluid is typically every two years. BMW Service Inclusive packages cover scheduled work for set periods or mileages.
Safety equipment is comprehensive as standard: multiple airbags, Dynamic Stability Control linked to M xDrive, Active Protection that pre-tensions belts and closes windows if a crash is imminent, plus tyre-pressure monitoring. The underlying X3 platform earned five Euro NCAP stars and later models score five overall from NHTSA.
Keep the car with regular CBS-indicated services using approved fluids, especially if driven hard. Optional packages add comfort items that help daily usability. Factory maintenance plans and roadside assistance are available in most markets to simplify ownership.
Length 4726 mm, Width 1897 mm, Height 1669 mm, Wheelbase 2864 mm (X3 M 2021–2024)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Group Press specifications March/June 2021, oto.com spesifikasi and warna pages, Italian BMW listino 2023.