![]() ![]() The X3's steering is light and direct, with less feedback. There is body roll as well, and this does not inspire confidence in one. It can even now be driven with direct energy and hold its level-headedness, yet with its all-season run-punctured tires, this BMW SUV inclines more "utility" than "sport". Without the dynamic handling options, this X3 is a hit-and-miss at the curves. The X3 is a good vehicle, but the handling and steering characteristics are a let down. The GLC records the highes top-speed as well. The Mercedes and the Audi take 14.5 seconds and 14.6 seconds respectively. ![]() In the quarter-mile drag, its again the X3 that takes the lead with its 13.1 seconds time. The Jaguar F-Pace is the slowest of them all, taking 6.6 seconds to hit the 60 mph mark. The Audi Q5 is next with its slightly slower acceleration of 5.9 sceonds. The Mercedes-Benz GLC is the quickest car of the segment and takes just 5.8 seconds to sway to the 0-60 mph mark, same as the BMW. The 3.0L trim of the X3 takes 5.5 seconds only to mark the 0-60 mph run. Movements are fresh and quick at full throttle, and the 240-horsepower engine pulls hard from low speeds. ![]() However, among the freshest yield of smaller sporty SUVs it is at the base of the pack. The X3 consents when you need to move, requiring just 5.8 seconds to hit 0-60 mph. The Jaguar is also the most expensive offering here. However, its the Jaguar's torque tha kicks in the earliest among these four cars. The Mercedes makes the most power, whereas the most torque output is given by the Audi. The rival cars also sport 2.0L turbocharged engines. It is, however the cheapest among these four and offers the best value proposition. All the X3 trims are coupled to a 8-speed automatic gearbox.Ģ48hp BMW X3 makse the least power and torque figures among the competition. The xDrive35i trim is powered by a turbocharged 3.0L I-6 engine that puts out 300 hp and 300 lb.-ft of torque. At thruway speeds, the X3 remains solid and can perform overtaking maneuvers easily. With this engine, speeding up from a halt is snappy. Talking about the rivals and their upper hand in terms of updated everything, lets start this review by first selecting the comparison. The 2017 BMW X3 is the German automaker's four-door sporty but classy SUV that takes on the enthralled segment crowded by the likes of Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, Audi Q5, Jaguar F-Pace, just to give some examples. Most of its rivals offer V6 turbocharged engines. The 3.0L is offered only on the xDrive35i trim. The X3 trims get two engine options, a turbocharged 2.0 L and a turbocharged 3.0L. The sDrive28i is estimated at $40,050, xDrive28i at $42,050, xDrive28d at $42,750 and the costliest xDrive35i trim is valued at $48,950 this is somewhat in light of the fact that it incorporates the premium bundle, which is discretionary on the others. The xDrive28d is a diesel powered variant that has been reviewed seperately. These trims are principally separated by their powertrains, as opposed to their features. The 2017 BMW X3 is offered in four trim levels. ![]()
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