Comparison
X3 M40i (Alpine White) vs X3 xDrive20i (Black Sapphire Metallic)
Head-to-head across 1 brand(s). Differing rows are highlighted; ▲ marks the best value in a row.
| Specification |  BMW · 2026 X3 M40i Alpine White Remove | BMW · 2026 X3 xDrive20i Black Sapphire Metallic Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Brand | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X3 | X3 |
| Variant / Trim | M40i | xDrive20i |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Vehicle class | Crossover | Crossover |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Powertrain | ICE | ICE |
| Segment | D | D |
| Seating capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Country of origin | Germany | Germany |
| Availability | On sale | On sale |
| Colors | ||
| Exterior colors | Alpine White | Black Sapphire Metallic |
| Powertrain & Performance | ||
| Engine type | B58 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | B48 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Displacement | 2,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Aspiration | Turbo | Turbo |
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Max power | 360 hp▲ best | 184 hp |
| Max torque | 500 Nm▲ best | 300 Nm |
| Transmission | 8-speed Steptronic Sport | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s▲ best | 8.1 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h▲ best | 213 km/h |
| Fuel consumption | 8.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km▲ best |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Length | 4,708 mm | 4,708 mm |
| Width | 1,891 mm | 1,891 mm |
| Height | 1,676 mm | 1,676 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,864 mm | 2,864 mm |
| Ground clearance | 204 mm | 204 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,935 kg | 1,795 kg |
| Boot capacity | 550 L | 550 L |
| Fuel tank | 65 L | 65 L |
| Chassis, Wheels & Brakes | ||
| Front suspension | Double-wishbone | Double-wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Solid discs | Solid discs |
| Wheel size | 20 in | 18 in |
| Tyre size | 225/60 R18 | 225/60 R18 |
| Interior & Comfort | ||
| Upholstery | Leather | Synthetic leather |
| Climate control | Dual-zone automatic climate control | Dual-zone automatic climate control |
| Panoramic roof | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Infotainment & Connectivity | ||
| Central screen | 12.3 in | 12.3 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless |
| Android Auto | Wireless | Wireless |
| Speakers | 12 | 12 |
| Safety & ADAS | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ADAS level | L2 | L2 |
| Adaptive cruise control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | ✓ | ✓ |
| 360° camera | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking sensors | Front & rear | Front & rear |
| ISOFIX points | 2 | 2 |
| Tyre-pressure monitoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty & Ownership | ||
| Vehicle warranty (years) | 3 yr | 3 yr |
| Vehicle warranty (distance) | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |