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BMW X3
Mandai score
8/10
Typical price
KSh 49,000,008,200,000
Years
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Doors
5
Most popular trim
X3 xDrive20d M Sport / xDrive30i M Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,708 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Height
1,676 mm
Wheelbase
2,864 mm
Ground clearance
204 mm
Boot space
550 L (1,600 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,750 kg
Seats
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol
Power
190 hp @ 4,000 rpm (20d) / 252 hp @ 5,200 rpm (30i)
Torque
400 Nm @ 1,750–2,500 rpm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i)
Drivetrain
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
6.3 sec (30i) – 8.0 sec (20d)
Top speed
213 km/h – 240 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i)
City
13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i)
Highway
18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i)
Tank size
68 L
CO₂ emissions
138 g/km (20d) / 168 g/km (30i)
At a glance
Model
BMW X3 (G01 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Premium Compact Crossover
Seating capacity
5
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Engine sizes
1,995 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 1,998 cc (2.0L Petrol)
Transmission
8-Speed Steptronic Automatic
Drivetrain
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
204 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- High 204 mm ground clearance: Confidently clears deep ruts, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry roads.
- Sub-2,000 cc tax advantage: Both 2.0L diesel and petrol engines qualify for 25% KRA excise tax rate.
- Practical 550 L boot space: Generous cargo capacity expanding to 1,600 L with 40:20:40 split rear seats.
What’s not so good
- Firm ride on 20-inch M Sport wheels: Low-profile tires transmit road roughness over corrugated gravel tracks.
- DPF filter maintenance: 2.0L diesel models require periodic long highway runs to clean particulate filters.