Compare 2012 BMW X3 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $37,100 | $35,600 | $42,250 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $34,130 | $33,108 | $39,715 |
| Destination | $895 | $875 | $875 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | With Separate Controls | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leatherette | Leather | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Ashtray | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Remote Trunk Release | N/A | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather/aluminum |
| Head-up Display | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Air Compressor | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Fixed |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 40-20-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | With Pass-thru | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Rear Childseat | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Seat Trim | Leatherette | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 12 | 10 | 12 Performance |
| Amplifier | Standard | Standard | 650W Premium |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | Graphic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | N/A | With DVD |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | SIPS Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | SIDEGUARD | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | BMW Assist | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | N/A | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Programmable | Auto Off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| LED Taillights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/5,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 12 Months/5,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Black | N/A | N/A |
| Bodyside Insert | Stainless Steel | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Colored W/chrome Surround | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Rear |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Power Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st And 2nd Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st And 2nd Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st And 2nd Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Roof Rails | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Front Tires | P245/55HR17.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P235/60HR18.0 BSW AS | P235/65HR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.0L I-6 | 2.0L I-4 | 3.2L I-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | Intercooled Turbo | N/A |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded | Premium Unleaded | Premium Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | All Wheel | Quattro All Wheel | Instant Traction(TM) All Wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | Servotronic | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Ride Control | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Adaptive Suspension | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Multi-link | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | DSC+ | Standard | DSTC/RSC |
| Sequential Shift Control | STEPTRONIC | Tiptronic | Geartronic |
| Transmission | 8-spd W/OD | 8-spd W/OD | 6-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.73 | 3.76 | 3.75 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 183.0 " | 182.2 " | 182.2 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 74.1 " | 74.7 " | 74.4 " |
| Exterior Height | 65.4 " | 65.1 " | 67.4 " |
| Engine | 3.0L I-6 | 2.0L I-4 | 3.2L I-6 |
| Horsepower | 240 @ 6,600 Rpm | 211 @ 4,300 Rpm | 240 @ 6,200 Rpm |
| Torque | 221 @ 2,750 Rpm | 258 @ 1,500 Rpm | 236 @ 3,200 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 19 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 25 Mpg | 27 Mpg | 24 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.6 Seconds | 9.4 Seconds | 7.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.7 Seconds | 16.9 Seconds | 15.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 84 Mph | 79 Mph | 84 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 58 Mph | 58 Mph | 57 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.35/3.46 " | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.31/3.78 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,112 Lbs. | 4,090 Lbs. | 4,171 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,137 Lbs. | 5,567 Lbs. | 5,343 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,822 Lbs. | 2,800 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,976 Lbs. | 2,640 Lbs. |
| Payload | 904 Lbs. | 1,047 Lbs. | 1,200 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 3,500 Lbs. | 4,400 Lbs. | 3,300 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 " | 110.5 " | 109.2 " |
| Front Track | 63.6 " | 63.7 " | 64.3 " |
| Rear Track | 64.3 " | 63.5 " | 62.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.5 '' | 19.0 '' | 19.2 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .35 | .33 | .35 |
| Front Legroom | 39.9 " | 41.0 " | 41.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 36.8 " | 37.4 " | 36.4 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.7 " | 39.4 " | 38.0 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.1 " | 39.0 " | 38.1 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 54.2 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 53.8 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.3 " | 57.7 " | 56.7 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.0 " | 56.4 " | 55.2 " |
| Luggage Volume | 27.6 Cu.ft. | 29.1 Cu.ft. | 30.8 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 63.3 Cu.ft. | 57.3 Cu.ft. | 67.4 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | N/A | 101 Cu.ft. | 99 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 17.7 Gal. | 19.8 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Side | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Driver's | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
