Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 -27 City / 26 -34 HWY
Horsepower
180 -300
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Brie B
Drive a BMW super luxurious and comfortable.
No problems, drives really good. I love the heads display and sunroof. The navigation is super easy to use. Easy maintenance package from the dealership. Comfortable seating and plenty of seating for my kids in the back. Seats are automatic and easy to use. Heated seats and air conditioning control are easy to operate.
accountCircle Paul C
Nice. The highlight is the bodyshell.
My vehicle is the best performance, good reliability, and very good comfort also good features. Faster & looking good & stylish. No problem at all. The highlander gets high marks for its superb comfort and above-average fuel economy. In the end, it feels good to use this BMW x3 vehicle.
accountCircle Virginia R
We love our BMW x3 and think that everyone should have one!
We love our x3. It has lots of room for our toddler, gets great gas mileage, is comfortable to drive, and has great technology. I cannot imagine driving another car. We like it so much that we bought a second x3 for my husband. We will definitely keep buying x3 vehicles.
accountCircle Jose P
BMW x3 review, it is great.
It is very comfortable, the seats can be adjusted in 4 different spots for the driver's comfort. It has a good motor and responds really well when braking and accelerating. It is size is perfect, not to small or too big, it is right in the middle. It is reliable and looks great. The interior has many details that make it look premium and highlight the car's design. It has Bluetooth connectivity with hands free commands, so it is really easy to use and control your phone by simply talking to the car.
accountCircle Marge B
This is a very reliable vehicle.
It drives very well, good gas mileage but uses premium gas. The vehicle has run flat tires which are very expensive. The panoramic roof has a rattling noise in the winter and has been sealed each year to no avail. The vehicle handles really well in bad weather and makes for a safe ride. The storage in the back is ample for grocery shopping and the fold down back seats make for a very roomy back for large items. The heated seats are a plus and the rear view camera is wonderful. The parking assist is good and very helpful. The wipers in the winter can be place off the windshield but to do this it is a little tricky. You must turn off the car then turn on the wipers, they will then go up the windshield half way so you may place them off the windshield. If you do no do this you will chip the paint.
accountCircle Thomas F
Overall views. Well it is really good. Its a amazing car.
It is a very comfortable for long or short distance. It drives very smooth and fast with no lag. The maintenance on the vehicle is very low and you do not bring it in very often. I have only had one issue with the vehicle and it was the door latch on the driver side stopped working but I was able to get it fixed very fast.
accountCircle Polestar
Well built and fun to drive
BMW calls the X3 an SAV (rather than an SUV) for Sports Activity Vehicle. Put the emphasis on the sport. This SAV is built on the car sub-frame of the 3 series sedan, providing car like handling. The X3 is assembled in America, Spartanburg, SC to be exact - but ALL X3s are assembled there and then distributed around the world. Nevertheless, a well put together vehicle. The X3 28i makes 0-60mph is just 6.0 seconds. That's as fast or faster than many sports sedans. Toss the run-flat tires for Michelin sports tires and good handling and ride become noticeably better. I'm averaging 24.5 mpg in mixed driving. Only negative is the sound system, and it's not terrible, but not what it should be in a luxury SAV.
accountCircle Keslie E
My car performance so amazing and reliable comfortable when break.
Vehicle has desirable safety features such as vibration in the steering wheel if you cross the line the road. Headlights are bright and light up dark road. Collision warning will begin braking if a pedestrian or vehicle crosses your path. The display will remind you to take a break during long trip. Profiles for 3 drivers and a guest driver will save seat positions, radio station, map preference and other preference avoiding constant repositioning if someone else used the vehicle.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Lori L
Get the wheel insurance. The are easily bent on potholes
It drives well and is. Comfortable. The wheels are too delicate
accountCircle Dale Dautenhahn
Unreliable
Steering tierod end broke at 58,000 miles, Oil leak from valve cover gasket at 64,000 miles. Are BMW engineers incompetent
accountCircle Ashlea A
BMW X3 with cold weather package review
It is a great performing car. With BMW, they make great driving machines. The inside lacks a bit. The seats aren't too comfortable. The inside is pretty basic.
accountCircle Maggie D
BMW x3 review. One of the best cars driven cross country.
It is a very smooth drive and handles really well. The only problems I have consistently had was a lot of oil changes and new air filters. The car is super reliable and comfortable enough that I took it cross country for a vacation. I drive it everyday and the gas mileage is great. It is a very reliable car.
accountCircle Madison M
White 2015 BMW x3 with 60,000 miles. Purchased used with 30,000 miles for $35k.
Has a tendency to run through gas fast. I find myself filling up at least once a week. The parking features are a lifesaver and make it five times easier to park regularly or parallel. Overall it's a reliable car, the gas mileage is my only issue. The sound system is great as well as the navigation which I have never had a problem with. The Bluetooth can be a pain sometimes but is overall easy to handle.
accountCircle Bob D
BMW is garbage. It is fun garbage but still garbage.
Fun to drive in sport mode. Quality is lacking, typical of BMWs. Repairs are insanely expensive. Glove box delaminated, seat leather cracked within 3 years. Panoramic sunroof is nice but rattles. Wheel bearing out w/in three years. Car is otherwise fun to drive vs other SUVs.
accountCircle Tambra O
Nothing special - just another car.
Really dislike the drive-flat tires that are standard on the x3. I have had three flat tires and each time have had to replace all four tires since the flat was not fixable. I do appreciate the status indicators that monitor everything in the car (oil levels, maintenance, tire pressure, fluid levels...).

BMW X3 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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sDrive28i
240 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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xDrive28i
240 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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xDrive28d
180 HP 30 MPG 5 Seats
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xDrive35i
300 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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2015 BMW X3 Owner Reviews

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5 stars 67%
4 stars 25%
3 stars 6%
2 stars 0%
1 star 2%
accountCircle Jenna C on June 16, 2021
Great car if you have the money to keep it perfect.
Things are quite expensive to be repaired. Luckily so far very expensive things have been covered under the warranty but everything is super expensive. The tires, the oil changes, minor wear and tear and if we cannot even find a light bulb to replace a rear one.
accountCircle Jose P on June 10, 2021
BMW x3 review, it is great.
It is very comfortable, the seats can be adjusted in 4 different spots for the driver's comfort. It has a good motor and responds really well when braking and accelerating. It is size is perfect, not to small or too big, it is right in the middle. It is reliable and looks great. The interior has many details that make it look premium and highlight the car's design. It has Bluetooth connectivity with hands free commands, so it is really easy to use and control your phone by simply talking to the car.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Rebecca A.

It has great fuel economy and it is fun to drive with a lot of power. It has great ergonomics, a really comfortable vehicle. This vehicle has been really reliable with no problems. Overall just a great vehicle.

likeFilled Kimberly B.

Smooth ride, heated seats & steering wheel, full navigation, great space in the trunk for storage, good speaker system. I like that it is not a full sized SUV, but not a crossover either. The car alerts the driver with any problems, making it easier to maintenance.

likeFilled William S.

Interior space, comfortable ride, good gas mileage, safety, quality workmanship. Bluetooth compatible, leather interior, cruise control, panoramic moonroof, heated seats, heated steering wheel, automatic lift gate, ecopro drive.

likeFilled Audrey L.

I like the safety features on this vehicle, for example when you do not close the drivers door it will not let you drive. I also like the gear shift because you just press a button and it parks. I personally believe it is way better than the shifting in normal cars.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Rebecca A.

I wished I had gotten a few more options that were not on my vehicle as I did not order it, I just bought it from the showroom. I would recommend getting the heads up display, and backup camera, although my sensors do work quite well. I do have a problem fueling up at certain gas stations as my fuel tank will not unlock and I am unsure why that is although it is generally a budget fuel station.

dislikeFilled Kimberly B.

It is a little bit more expensive to fix, being that it is a BMW. The Bluetooth does not stay connected, more often than not if the car turns off and you start it back up again, you have to reconnect the Bluetooth which can be irritating to reconfigure every time.

dislikeFilled William S.

There are no cons to this vehicle. It has all of the features that somebody would like to have in a vehicle including overhead and side airbags, trip computer that provides drive information as well as vehicle status.

dislikeFilled Audrey L.

For a 2015 car, I do not like how low tech it is. Compared to the tesla, it just is not that advanced and it's confusing as to how it can be less than 5 years old and still be like s 2008 car. Also, when driving, it's just low enough so you can feel bumps, but not high enough to feel safe next to a truck.

Ranks #9 Luxury Compact SUV by Owners

The 2015 BMW X3 has an average owner rating of 4.56 out of 5 which ranks it #9 of 17 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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Ranks #1 Luxury Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2015 BMW X3 has a combined MPG of 34 which ranks it #1 of 17 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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Is The 2015 BMW X3 A Good Car?

It is a good vehicle when working correctly. Wheel bearing went out outside of warranty. Sunroof rattles and seat leather replaced under warranty. Too expensive to maintain.
Tyler P.
It is a great vehicle. The sleek design is very impressive. It has great acceleration and if also handles well in and out of turns.
Gail C.
Yes. it's very luxurious and easy to drive. it's very smooth and has a lot of good extra applications.
Kelly S.
Yes it’s good a car to drive and very smooth and spacious enough. It’s good on gas as well. Good service
Reese R.

How Reliable Is The 2015 BMW X3?

Wheel bearing failed. Dealership said there was an oil leak but this was not confirmed independently. The lift gate opens up into the garage intermittently causing body damage. Leather seats... Read More
Andrew A.
It’s a very reliable vehicle in every aspect. It doesn't have any problems whatsoever. I highly recommend this vehicle to buyers looking for an excellent luxury sedan.
Tanner S.
So far I have not had any problems. Maintenance can be expensive and my warranty just expired last month. I haven't had to get it serviced very often.
Crystal H.
Yes it is reliable. No problems so far other than servicing it when needed. Drives pretty good and smooth
Jordan M.

Is The 2015 BMW X3 A Good Value?

New an x3 would cost ~45k depending on the model. Luxury cars are a terrible value. The BMW X3 is no exception.
Mackenzie S.
My vehicle cost $27,000 with 30,000 miles on it. I was extremely surprised to find this vehicles cold at such a reasonable price with the low amount of miles. It is a great value.
Stephanie B.
$42,000. I personally think it is a good value. It came with a lot of extra features and I believe it's a very luxurious car.
Mandy T.
It usually cost around 50,000 depends on what style and type you buy. Yes good enough value for me to buy
Bailey D.

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Frequently Asked Questions

2015 BMW X3: What is the size of the trunk and cargo space?

Answer: The 2015 BMW X3 has 27.6 cubic feet of cargo space when You have the second row of seats up in the SUV. When You fold down the second row of seats that cargo space increases all the way to 63.3 cubic feet of...

2015 BMW X3: What is the towing capacity including torque, payload, and tongue weight?

Answer: The 2015 BMW X3, assuming You've upgraded to the optional trailer hitch, can tow a maximum weight of 3,500 pounds. The torque payload of the 2.0L engine is 258 pound-foot of torque, and the maximum tongue...

2015 BMW X3: What is the tire size and pressure, and wheel size?

Answer: The tire pressure for the 2015 BMW X3 iS32 psi while the tire size is 245/50r18 and the wheel size is 18 inches. If You need to reset the tpms on the car after buying new tires then it will not be that hard....

2015 BMW X3: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2015 BMW X3 useS6.9 quarts of oil with the 3.0L engine, and will need SAE 5W-30 oil. BMW recommends that You use synthetic oil whenever You need to change it. Oil comes in two main varieties, synthetic and...

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Safety & Reliability

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