How much does the 2016 BMW X3 cost?

The 2016 BMW X3 has a starting MSRP of $38,950, ranging up to $46,800 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes sDrive28i from $38,950; xDrive28i from $40,950; xDrive28d from $42,450; xDrive35i from $46,800. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $55,872.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 BMW X3?

The 2016 BMW X3 achieves up to 30 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2016 BMW X3 have?

The 2016 BMW X3 offers up to 27.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2016 BMW X3 tow?

The 2016 BMW X3 has a maximum towing capacity of up to 3,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2016 BMW X3 safe?

The 2016 BMW X3 earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2016 BMW X3 come in?

The 2016 BMW X3 is available in 4 trims across SUV body styles with rear wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2016 BMW X3

4 trims · SUV

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$55,872

6 for sale · Starting MSRP $38,950 – $46,800

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

BMW X3 for sale

6 live listings from $55,872 · median $57,937

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on sDrive28i

Total price (sDrive28i MSRP)

$38,950

Typical monthly

$771/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2016 BMW X3 trims

sDrive28i
MSRP
$38,950
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/28
Horsepower
240 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
27.6
Max towing
—
xDrive28i
MSRP
$40,950
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/28
Horsepower
240 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
27.6
Max towing
3,000 lbs
xDrive28d
MSRP
$42,450
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
27/34
Horsepower
180 hp
Torque
280 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 diesel
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
27.6
Max towing
—
xDrive35i
MSRP
$46,800
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/27
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
300 lb-ft
Engine
3L I6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
27.6
Max towing
3,000 lbs

Compare 2016 BMW X3 trim specifications
Spec	sDrive28i	xDrive28i	xDrive28d	xDrive35i
MSRP	$38,950	$40,950	$42,450	$46,800
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	21/28	21/28	27/34	19/27
Horsepower	240 hp	240 hp	180 hp	300 hp
Torque	260 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	280 lb-ft	300 lb-ft
Engine	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2L I4 diesel	3L I6 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Cargo (cu ft)	27.6	27.6	27.6	27.6
Max towing	—	3,000 lbs	—	3,000 lbs

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: sDrive28igas
xDrive28igas
xDrive28ddiesel
xDrive35igas
Fuel type: sDrive28ipremium unleaded (required)
xDrive28ipremium unleaded (required)
xDrive28ddiesel fuel
xDrive35ipremium unleaded (required)
Cylinders: sDrive28iI4
xDrive28iI4
xDrive28dI4
xDrive35iI6
Displacement: sDrive28i2 L
xDrive28i2 L
xDrive28d2 L
xDrive35i3 L
Horsepower: sDrive28i240 hp
xDrive28i240 hp
xDrive28d180 hp
xDrive35i300 hp
Torque: sDrive28i260 lb-ft
xDrive28i260 lb-ft
xDrive28d280 lb-ft
xDrive35i300 lb-ft
Transmission: sDrive28i8-speed shiftable automatic
xDrive28i8-speed shiftable automatic
xDrive28d8-speed shiftable automatic
xDrive35i8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: sDrive28irear wheel drive
xDrive28iall wheel drive
xDrive28dall wheel drive
xDrive35iall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: sDrive28iSUV
xDrive28iSUV
xDrive28dSUV
xDrive35iSUV
Doors: sDrive28i5
xDrive28i5
xDrive28d5
xDrive35i5
Seating: sDrive28i5
xDrive28i5
xDrive28d5
xDrive35i5
Length: sDrive28i183.4 in
xDrive28i183.4 in
xDrive28d183.4 in
xDrive35i183.4 in
Width: sDrive28i74.1 in
xDrive28i74.1 in
xDrive28d74.1 in
xDrive35i74.1 in
Height: sDrive28i66.1 in
xDrive28i66.1 in
xDrive28d66.1 in
xDrive35i66.1 in
Wheelbase: sDrive28i110.6 in
xDrive28i110.6 in
xDrive28d110.6 in
xDrive35i110.6 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: sDrive28i27.6 cu ft
xDrive28i27.6 cu ft
xDrive28d27.6 cu ft
xDrive35i27.6 cu ft
Max towing: sDrive28i—
xDrive28i3,000 lbs
xDrive28d—
xDrive35i3,000 lbs
Curb weight: sDrive28i4,030 lbs
xDrive28i4,150 lbs
xDrive28d4,230 lbs
xDrive35i4,230 lbs
Fuel tank: sDrive28i17.7 gal
xDrive28i17.7 gal
xDrive28d17.7 gal
xDrive35i17.7 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: sDrive28i24
xDrive28i24
xDrive28d30
xDrive35i22
City MPG: sDrive28i21
xDrive28i21
xDrive28d27
xDrive35i19
Highway MPG: sDrive28i28
xDrive28i28
xDrive28d34
xDrive35i27

Full specifications by trim
Spec	sDrive28i	xDrive28i	xDrive28d	xDrive35i
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	diesel	gas
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	diesel fuel	premium unleaded (required)
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I6
Displacement	2 L	2 L	2 L	3 L
Horsepower	240 hp	240 hp	180 hp	300 hp
Torque	260 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	280 lb-ft	300 lb-ft
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5	5
Seating	5	5	5	5
Length	183.4 in	183.4 in	183.4 in	183.4 in
Width	74.1 in	74.1 in	74.1 in	74.1 in
Height	66.1 in	66.1 in	66.1 in	66.1 in
Wheelbase	110.6 in	110.6 in	110.6 in	110.6 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	27.6 cu ft	27.6 cu ft	27.6 cu ft	27.6 cu ft
Max towing	—	3,000 lbs	—	3,000 lbs
Curb weight	4,030 lbs	4,150 lbs	4,230 lbs	4,230 lbs
Fuel tank	17.7 gal	17.7 gal	17.7 gal	17.7 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	24	24	30	22
City MPG	21	21	27	19
Highway MPG	28	28	34	27