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BMW X3 3.0i 3.0 AT xDrive xDrive Equipment — First Generation

The BMW X3 3.0i 3.0 AT xDrive xDrive is described here in everyday terms, looking at how a car like this fits into ordinary weeks of driving rather than at any one headline feature.

1 generation · SUV 5-doors

2003–2006

3.0i 3.0 AT xDrive

Gasoline · Automatic · AWD

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Performance & powertrain

Top speed
?

The highest speed a vehicle can sustain under manufacturer test conditions. Some cars are electronically limited below their mechanical potential. Glossary entry

221 km/h
Engine type
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Type of boost
?

A turbocharger or supercharger compresses the air entering the engine so a smaller engine can produce more power. Naturally aspirated engines draw air without a compressor. Glossary entry

No
Type of drive
?

Which wheels receive power: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive can send power to every wheel for extra traction. Glossary entry

AWD
Bore and stroke
?

The diameter of a cylinder (bore) and the distance the piston travels inside it (stroke). Together they determine the displacement of the engine. Glossary entry

84 × 89.6 mm
Engine capacity
?

The total volume swept by all pistons inside the cylinders, usually stated in cubic centimetres or litres. Larger displacement often means more power but higher consumption. Glossary entry

2979 cm³
Engine location
Front, longitudinal
Number of gears
?

How many fixed forward ratios a gearbox offers. More gears can improve economy and refinement; continuously variable transmissions have no fixed steps. Glossary entry

5
Maximum power
?

A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry

231 hp
Maximum power, kw
?

A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry

170 kW
Compression ratio
?

The ratio between the largest and smallest volume of a cylinder as the piston moves. Higher ratios improve efficiency but may require higher-octane fuel. Glossary entry

10.2
Maximum power rpm
5900 rpm
Maximum torque N⋅m
300 N⋅m
Maximum torque rpm
3500 rpm
Acceleration to 100
?

The time a vehicle needs to reach 100 km/h from a standstill, a common shorthand for overall performance. Glossary entry

8.1 s
Engine power system
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
?

The number of intake and exhaust valves in each cylinder. Four valves per cylinder is common and helps the engine breathe at higher speeds. Glossary entry

4
Cylinder arrangement
Inline
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Maximum power ICE
Not provided

Energy & emissions

ECO class
Not provided
Battery power
Not provided
Fuel grade
95
Mild Hybrid
?

A car with a small electric motor and battery that assist the combustion engine and recover braking energy but cannot drive on electricity alone. Glossary entry

Not provided
Battery type
Not provided
CO2 emissions
?

The amount of carbon dioxide released per kilometre under a standardised test. Lower figures usually go hand in hand with lower fuel consumption. Glossary entry

Not provided
Full charge home
Not provided
Power consumption
Not provided
Fuel tank capacity
67 l
Full public charging time
Not provided
Driving range, maximum
?

The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry

Not provided
Driving range, minimum
?

The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry

Not provided
Fuel consumption city
Not provided
Average consumption
Not provided
Fuel consumption highway
Not provided

Dimensions & body

Doors number
5
Number of seats
5
Width
1853 mm
Height
1674 mm
Length
4569 mm
Body type
SUV 5-doors
Wheelbase
?

The distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase usually gives more cabin space and a calmer ride; a shorter one helps agility and parking. Glossary entry

2795 mm
U-turn diameter
Not provided
Depth of the ford to be crossed
Not provided
Body style
SUV
Rear track width
?

The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry

1542 mm
Trunk volume max
Not provided
Trunk volume min
500 l
Front track width
?

The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry

1524 mm
Max weight
2280 kg
Curb weight
?

The weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fluids but without passengers or cargo. Glossary entry

1770 kg
Ground clearance, maximum
?

The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry

Not provided
Ground clearance, minimum
?

The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry

200 mm

Identity & configuration

Body code
E83
Vehicle class
J
Body designation
E83
Right-hand drive
No
Engine code
M54B30

Additional specifications

Stop
2006-09-30
Start
2003-02-01
Wheel size
Not provided
Rear brakes
Disc
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear suspension
Independent, spring
Front suspension
Independent, spring

Trim equipment

Dimensions & body

Number of seats
5

Additional specifications

Driver Assistance Systems
Anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic stability program (ESP), Emergency brake assist (BAS, EBD, EBA)
Stop
2006-09-30
View
Fog lamp, Rain sensor
Start
2003-02-01
Airbags
Driver's airbag, Passenger airbag, Side front airbags, Window airbags (curtains)
Isofix
Isofix for the back row
Material
Alloy
Comfort
On-board computer, Multifunction steering wheel
Interior
Folding rear seat, Leather gear shift, Leather steering wheel, Sunroof, Power window
Safety
Tire pressure sensors
Sound
Audio system
Diameter
R17 ″
Cruise control
Cruise control
Parking assist system
Rear parking sensors
Power steering
Power steering
Air conditioner
Single-zone climate control
Electric heating
Side mirrors
Steering wheel adjustment
Steering wheel height adjustment, Steering wheel reach adjustment
Anti theft system
Keyless central locking, Immobilizer
Seat trim
Artificial leather seats

Not provided means the source has no value. Zero remains zero. Units are shown as supplied; range test cycles are only stated when known.

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Comfort and Convenience

Seating position is personal: taller drivers often want more distance from the wheel, while others prefer sitting high for a clear view forward. The same setting rarely suits two people, which is why settling in takes a moment.

Safety and Driver Assistance

A minute spent before setting off — checking mirrors, finding the hazard switch, learning where the wiper stalk sits — means fewer distractions later. Preparation matters most in an unfamiliar car, where habits from another vehicle no longer apply.

Multimedia and Connectivity

Keeping a phone charged on a long day out is a separate question from playing music through the speakers; if a car offers a power outlet within reach of the front seats, that need is covered.