BMW X3 ESTATE

Name: BMW X3 M50 xDrive 5dr Auto
Brand: BMW X3
SKU: 106300
Availability: InStock

M50 xDrive 5dr Auto

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Fuel Type Petrol

Co2 177.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 155mph

Customise Deal

Lease Type

Personal Business

Contract Length

Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

An excess mileage charge will apply if you exceed the contracted mileage. The exact charge will be confirmed on the official quotation prior to your acceptance to proceed.

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Fuel Type Petrol

Co2 177.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 155mph

BMW X3 Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
8
Handling
8
Comfort
7
Space
7
Styling
7
Build
8
Value
6
Equipment
7
Economy
7
Depreciation
7
Insurance
6

The mainstream part of the fourth generation X3 model line-up is topped by this sporting M50 variant. Jonathan Crouch takes a look.

Ten Second Review

With the X3 M50, BMW aims to show rivals from Audi and Mercedes what a proper sporting mid-sized premium SUV really should be. This G45 generation model does the family bit slightly better too - ride, refinement, media tech - but there's a price to pay for all the improvement.

Background

'M50' is an emotive-looking badge on the back of an X3. But this isn't a full-fat X3 M car - of the M3-engined sort that could be had in the previous generation range. Instead, it's replacement for that older G01 generation design's under-rated and excellent M40i, which sold alongside a diesel M40d variant. It's petrol only for this 'M-lite' model this time round. As we've seen with lesser versions of this G45 X3, there's a meaner look with this generation and it suits the lightly bespoilered lines of the M50. But will it be enough of an M car for you? Let's take a closer look.

Driving Experience

The 3.0-litre B58 twin turbo six cylinder petrol engine in the X3 M50 is carried over from the old M40i model, but now has 398hp of power (16hp more than before). Which is just as well because it's hefty 1,980kg kerb weight is 135kg heavier. Shorter gear ratios for the 8-speed sport automatic aim to make it feel quicker, but a less emotive engine soundtrack undoes much of that good work, despite BMW's efforts to embellish the noise with 'IconicSounds' augmentation through the audio speakers. There's 580Nm of pulling power and 62mph is reached in 4.6s en route to an artificially limited 155mph maximum. Gearshifts are always swift and decisive and the engine has a pleasing preference to rev. Plus there's reassuring AWD traction through the turns from the xDrive system. Cornering agility is improved over the previous generation model thanks to wider rear track, increased rigidity and kinematic changes at both axles. Plus the ride is a bit more supple (even on big 21 inch rims) and refinement's been improved.

Design and Build

This G45-era X3 certainly has a bit more pavement presence in its predecessor, especially in this sported-up M50 guise, where the expected M-lite body treatment gives it a subtly menacing presence. Not everything works visually - the bulky-looking rear end, the unnecessary illuminated front grille surround - but the slender new LED headlights give plenty of overtaking presence. M50-specific exterior touches include 20-inch M Double-spoke Bi-colour alloy wheels, the BMW 'Iconic Glow' exterior package which gives an illuminated front grille, 'M High-gloss Shadowline trim' with 'M Lights Shadowline' finishing and a quad exhaust system. There are also M sport brakes with red calipers and M sport suspension. Inside, it's high quality M Sport fare, though you might not think the finished cabin quite matches up to the price BMW wants to charge for it. The thick steering wheel and the fabric on top of the doors and dash feel nice; the copious amounts smeary black plastic don't. M50 kit includes an anthracite headliner, M Alcantara/Veganza black combination upholstery, M Fine-Brushed aluminium interior trim, an M Sport leather steering wheel with a red 12 o'clock marker and M Sport seat belts. As with any X3s, there's a dash top curved screen incorporating a 12.3-inch driver's instrument display and a 14.9-inch central touchscreen. The latter runs the brand's latest OS9-generation infotainment system, though it can still be controlled by a rotary knob on the console, above which is an illuminated touch panel. Climate control is now adjusted by the kind of haptic 'Interaction Bar' we've lately seen on 5 and 7 Series models. Interior ambience lighting changes with drive mode and there's the option of an upgraded Harmon Kardon sound system. Rear seat space is much as in the old M40i - comfortable for a couple of adults but not ideal for three. There's a 20-litre increase in boot capacity though - to 570-litres, extending to 1,700-litres with the seats folded.

Market and Model

Prices open at just over £71,000 for this X3 M50. This figure represents a bit of a step up from before but at least you get more kit for your money. Obvious rivals include the Audi SQ5 and the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43. We gave you many of the bespoke M50 equipment items in our 'Design' section. On top of that, you get all the features you'd expect from a well-trimmed X3. In case you're not familiar with all those, we'll cover them now. There's three-zone automatic climate control, acoustic glazing, 'Comfort Access' keyless entry, automatic tailgate operation, an electric folding mechanism for the exterior mirrors, and the 'BMW Live Cockpit Plus' twin-screen cabin set-up, complete with the cloud-based BMW Maps navigation system. BMW also includes ambient lighting featuring a Welcome and Goodbye Animation and a tray including wireless charging function for compatible smartphones. The standard 'BMW Live Cockpit Professional' package adds a head-up display, and also an Augmented View function in the control display. Optional equipment packs include the 'Comfort Package' which features lumbar support, a Harman Kardon surround sound system, 'Travel & Comfort System' front seat back attachments and Adaptive LED Headlights. The 'Comfort Plus Package' adds sun blinds for the rear side windows, active seat ventilation in the front and seat heating in the rear. Also found on the options list are a fixed panoramic glass sunroof, steering wheel heating, sun protection glass in the rear and a pre-heating function. The X3 M50 xDrive comes with the BMW IconicSounds Electric for special sound effects.

Cost of Ownership

BMW isn't developing any more combustion engines but it's doing its best to improve efficiency on the fossil-fuelled units it already has - with 48V mild hybrid tech in this case. The mild hybrid system works as these set-ups usually do, storing energy generated under braking and when cruising in a tiny battery, which powers the start/stop system and gives a small power boost under acceleration. As for the WLTP efficiency figures, this M50 xDrive model's 3.0-litre six cylinder petrol unit is rated at up to 36.7mpg and 175g/km. On to the warranty package. BMW's warranty only lasts for three years but it includes an Emergency breakdown service and at least it isn't mileage limited - unlike the comparable package you'd get as standard with a rival Audi. You can of course extent the warranty with either monthly or annual payments. There's a three year paintwork warranty and the usual 12 year anti-corrosion warranty.

Summary

The old X3 M40i was good; in some ways, this replacement X3 M50 is better - and in some ways not. It's certainly considerably heavier and more expensive. Make of that what you will. All BMW probably cares about is whether it's good enough to put up a strong fight against its two arch rivals, Audi's SQ5 and the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43. And the answer is that as a driver's car, you may well think this BMW has the edge. As an all-round proposition though, the decision could be less clear-cut.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Driver Convenience

Active Guard
Attentiveness assist
Automatic operation of tailgate
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
BMW iDrive
BMW Teleservices
Brake pad wear indicator
Condition based service
Drive off assistant
Language version English
My Mode - Personal, Efficient, Sport, Relax, Expressive
Servotronic system
Variable sport steering

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Dynamic stability control
Multiple control arm rear axle
Steptronic transmission with gearshift paddles
Two-joint strut-type front axle with tension strut

Entertainment

DAB tuner
Personal eSim

Exterior Features

Adaptive LED Headlights
B-pillar trim panel in black high-gloss
BMW badge on front and rear
BMW M-specific front/rear bumpers and side sills
BMW radiator grille
Body colour mirror caps
Door handles flush to the surface with lock barrel on driver's side is illuminated and in vehicle colour
Driver's door mirror memory
Dynamic brake lights
Electric adjustable and heated door mirrors
Electric window trap release and convenient opening/closing feature
Headlight beam throw control
Heated rear window
Heated windscreen washer jets
High beam assistant
Invisible tailpipe trims
LED 3rd brake light
LED daytime running lights
LED rear lights
LED turning indicators
Locking of the doors
M high-gloss shadowline
Mirror base and mirror blade in black high-gloss
Mirror triangle in black high-gloss
Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Reversing light
Side window frame in black high-gloss
Sun protection glass
Windscreen wipers

Interior Features

12v power socket in front centre console and luggage compartment
2 x USB Type C ports for charging and data transmission (front centre console) and 2 x USB Type C ports for charging (rear centre console)
3 rear headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 zone automatic air conditioning
40:20:40 split folding rear seats
Ambient lighting
Anthracite floor mats
Anthracite headlining
Electric adjustable seats with memory function
Floor mats in velour
Footrest and pedals in black plastic
Four grab handles integrated in roof lining
Front armrest with integrated control panel
Front centre console trim in black high-gloss
Front head restraints
Front sports seats
Glove compartment
i-Size / ISOFIX attachment points on both outer rear seats, with covers in black
Interior door handles in dark chrome
Luggage compartment separating net
M sport leather steering wheel
Multifunction steering wheel
Rear side armrests integrated into door trim
Selector lever with toggle operation
Single front passenger seat
Steering column adjustment
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Three upper retaining strap clips integrated into the rear panels of the seat backrests
Through loading system
Two front cupholders and two in the rear center armrest
Wireless charging tray

Packs

Connected pro package - X3
Driving assistant package - X3
Interior and exterior mirror package - X3
M Sport pro pack - X3

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts
Airbag deployment is controlled with respect to the intensity and scope
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Automatic hold function
BMW emergency call
Brake assist
Brake drying
Brake energy regeneration
Braking readiness
Central airbag
Child locks on rear doors
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Crash Sensor - activation of central locking release, hazard warning light and interior lighting
Driver and front passenger front and side airbags
Dynamic brake control
Electromechanical parking brake
First aid kit
Front and rear disc brakes
Head airbags
Integrated braking system
Post Crash Collision Warning with braking function
Trailer stability control
Tyre pressure sensor
Warning triangle

Security

Alarm system
Closing system with central locking
Comfort access system with BMW digital key plus
Locking wheel bolts
Start/stop button with keyless motor start with acoustic drive

Trim

Seam vents in instrument panel

Wheels

Tyre repair kit plus

Emissions - ICE

CO

0.117
HC

0.011
HC+NOx

Not Available
Noise Level dB(A)

67
NOx

0.003
Particles

0.0002
Standard Emissions

EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb

177
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH

180
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL

175
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High

180
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High

149
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low

257
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium

160

Emissions - Lifecycle

End-of-Life Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes

0.6
In-Life Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes

11.1
Lifetime Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes

26.3
Production Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes

14.6

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft

DOHC
Catalytic Convertor

Yes
CC

2998
Compression Ratio

11.0:1
Cylinder Layout

IN-LINE
Cylinders

6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)

82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)

94.6
Engine Code

B58B30M2
Engine Layout

NORTH SOUTH
Fuel Delivery

TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Gears

8 SPEED
Number of Valves

24
Transmission

SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies

No
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb

7.8
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH

8
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL

7.7
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High

7.9
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High

6.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low

11.3
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium

7.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb

36.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH

35.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL

36.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High

35.8
WLTP - MPG - High

42.8
WLTP - MPG - Low

25
WLTP - MPG - Medium

39.8

General

Alternative Fuel Qualifying

No
Badge Engine CC

3.0
Badge Power

398
Based On ID

Not Available
Coin Description

xDrive
Coin Series

M50
Generation Mark

4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

42E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %

88
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %

84
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %

77
NCAP Safety Assist %

80
Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?

No
Service Interval Frequency - Months

24
Service Interval Mileage

18000
Special Edition

No
Special Order

No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

3
Vehicle Homologation Class

M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

4.6
Engine Power - BHP

398
Engine Power - KW

293
Engine Power - RPM

5200
Engine Torque - LBS.FT

428
Engine Torque - MKG

59.1
Engine Torque - NM

580
Engine Torque - RPM

1900
Top Speed

155

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?

Yes
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Size Front

255/45 R20
Tyre Size Rear

285/40 R20
Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style

M DOUBLE SPOKE
Wheel Type

20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

1660
Height (including roof rails)

Not Available
Length

4755
Wheelbase

2865
Width

1920
Width (including mirrors)

2132

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

65
Gross Vehicle Weight

2625
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

1700
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

570
Max. Loading Weight

645
Max. Roof Load

100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

2500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

750
Minimum Kerbweight

1980
No. of Seats

5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

12.2

Company car tax calculator

Tax Year	BIK	BIK Value	Tax Payable at 20%	Tax Payable at 40%
2026/27	37%	£2203.66	£440.73	£881.46
2027/28	37%	£2203.66	£440.73	£881.46
2028/29	38%	£2263.22	£452.64	£905.29
2029/30	39%	£2322.78	£464.56	£929.11

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