2012 BMW X3: What is the towing capacity including torque, payload, and tongue weight?

The 2012 BMW X3 is going to have a maximum towing capacity of 3500 pounds. This capacity will be the same for all trim levels and there was no additional towing package upgrade that was made available for this vehicle. Your tongue weight capacity is going to be 350 pounds so You'll be able to handle most trailers. The payload capacity will be a bit limited coming in at just under 1000 pounds. So You'll be able to haul a lot behind You but not so much inside the vehicle. The torque output for the bae model will be 221 lb-ft but the top of the upgraded engine models will have a torque output of 300 lb-ft.