BMW · model year 2015
2015 BMW X3
Specifications and certified data for the 2015 model year. All BMW X3 model years →

UK certified builds28
Power240–275 hp
CO₂105–165 g/km
Combined MPG46.3–60.1
US EPA records4
2015 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | — | Hybrid | Automatic | 275 | 105 | — | Dossier |
| Diesel | — | Diesel | Manual | 250 | 140 | — | Dossier |
| Petrol | — | Petrol | Manual | 240 | 165 | — | Dossier |
| X3 sDrive18d - 225/60 R17 tyres front & rear | 1,995 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 133 | 55.4 | Dossier |
| X3 sDrive18d - 225/60 R17 tyres front & rear | 1,995 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 131 | 56.5 | Dossier |
| X3 sDrive18d - 245/45 R19 tyres front/ 275/40 R19 tyres rear | 1,995 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 133 | 55.4 | Dossier |
| X3 sDrive18d - 245/45 R19 tyres front/ 275/40 R19 tyres rear | 1,995 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 131 | 56.5 | Dossier |
| X3 sDrive18d - 245/50 R18 tyres front & rear | 1,995 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 133 | 55.4 | Dossier |
| X3 sDrive18d - 245/50 R18 tyres front & rear | 1,995 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 131 | 56.5 | Dossier |
| X3 sDrive18d - 245/55 R17 tyres front & rear | 1,995 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 126 | 58.9 | Dossier |
| X3 sDrive18d - 245/55 R17 tyres front & rear | 1,995 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 124 | 60.1 | Dossier |
| X3 xDrive20d - 225/60 R17 tyres front & rear | 1,995 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 138 | 54.3 | Dossier |
| X3 xDrive20d - 225/60 R17 tyres front & rear | 1,995 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 143 | 52.3 | Dossier |
| X3 xDrive20d - 245/40 R20 tyres front/ 275/35 R20 tyres rear | 1,995 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 141 | 52.3 | Dossier |
| X3 xDrive20d - 245/40 R20 tyres front/ 275/35 R20 tyres rear | 1,995 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 146 | 50.4 | Dossier |
| X3 xDrive20d - 245/45 R19 tyres front/ 275/40 R19 tyres rear | 1,995 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 138 | 54.3 | Dossier |
| X3 xDrive20d - 245/45 R19 tyres front/ 275/40 R19 tyres rear | 1,995 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 143 | 52.3 | Dossier |
| X3 xDrive20d - 245/50 R18 tyres front & rear | 1,995 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 138 | 54.3 | Dossier |
| X3 xDrive20d - 245/50 R18 tyres front & rear | 1,995 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 143 | 52.3 | Dossier |
| X3 xDrive20d - 245/55 R17 tyres front & rear | 1,995 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 131 | 56.5 | Dossier |
| X3 xDrive20d - 245/55 R17 tyres front & rear | 1,995 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 136 | 54.3 | Dossier |
| X3 xDrive30d - 225/60 R17 tyres front & rear | 2,993 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 156 | 47.9 | Dossier |
| X3 xDrive30d - 245/40 R20 tyres front/ 275/35 R20 tyres rear | 2,993 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 159 | 46.3 | Dossier |
| X3 xDrive30d - 245/45 R19 tyres front/ 275/40 R19 tyres rear | 2,993 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 156 | 47.9 | Dossier |
| X3 xDrive30d - 245/50 R18 tyres front & rear | 2,993 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 156 | 47.9 | Dossier |
| X3 xDrive30d - 245/55 R17 tyres front & rear | 2,993 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 149 | 49.6 | Dossier |
| X3 xDrive35d - 245/40 R20 tyres front/ 275/35 R20 tyres rear | 2,993 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 157 | 47.1 | Dossier |
| X3 xDrive35d - 245/45 R19 tyres front/ 275/40 R19 tyres rear | 2,993 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 157 | 47.1 | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2015 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 24 | 375 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 24 | 375 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Diesel | 30 | 345 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 416 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 BMW X3 Sdrive28I SUV RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2015 BMW X3 Xdrive28D SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2015 BMW X3 Xdrive28I SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2015 BMW X3 Xdrive35I SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
Generation in 2015
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.
