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BMW X3 Estate M50 xDrive 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	2998
Trim	M50
Price	£73,220
Engine Power - BHP	398
Acceleration	4.6
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	36.2
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	177
Length	4755 mm
Width	1920 mm
Height	1660 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	570 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1980 kg

Driver Convenience

Active Guard
Attentiveness assist
Automatic operation of tailgate
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
BMW iDrive
BMW Teleservices
Brake pad wear indicator
Condition based service
Drive off assistant
Language version English
My Mode - Personal, Efficient, Sport, Relax, Expressive
Servotronic system
Variable sport steering

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Dynamic stability control
Multiple control arm rear axle
Steptronic transmission with gearshift paddles
Two-joint strut-type front axle with tension strut

Entertainment

DAB tuner
Personal eSim

Exterior Features

Adaptive LED Headlights
B-pillar trim panel in black high-gloss
BMW badge on front and rear
BMW M-specific front/rear bumpers and side sills
BMW radiator grille
Body colour mirror caps
Door handles flush to the surface with lock barrel on driver's side is illuminated and in vehicle colour
Driver's door mirror memory
Dynamic brake lights
Electric adjustable and heated door mirrors
Electric window trap release and convenient opening/closing feature
Headlight beam throw control
Heated rear window
Heated windscreen washer jets
High beam assistant
Invisible tailpipe trims
LED 3rd brake light
LED daytime running lights
LED rear lights
LED turning indicators
Locking of the doors
M high-gloss shadowline
Mirror base and mirror blade in black high-gloss
Mirror triangle in black high-gloss
Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Reversing light
Side window frame in black high-gloss
Sun protection glass
Windscreen wipers

Interior Features

12v power socket in front centre console and luggage compartment
2 x USB Type C ports for charging and data transmission (front centre console) and 2 x USB Type C ports for charging (rear centre console)
3 rear headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 zone automatic air conditioning
40:20:40 split folding rear seats
Ambient lighting
Anthracite floor mats
Anthracite headlining
Electric adjustable seats with memory function
Floor mats in velour
Footrest and pedals in black plastic
Four grab handles integrated in roof lining
Front armrest with integrated control panel
Front centre console trim in black high-gloss
Front head restraints
Front sports seats
Glove compartment
i-Size / ISOFIX attachment points on both outer rear seats, with covers in black
Interior door handles in dark chrome
Luggage compartment separating net
M sport leather steering wheel
Multifunction steering wheel
Rear side armrests integrated into door trim
Selector lever with toggle operation
Single front passenger seat
Steering column adjustment
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Three upper retaining strap clips integrated into the rear panels of the seat backrests
Through loading system
Two front cupholders and two in the rear center armrest
Wireless charging tray

Packs

Connected pro package - X3
Driving assistant package - X3
Interior and exterior mirror package - X3
M Sport pro pack - X3

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts
Airbag deployment is controlled with respect to the intensity and scope
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Automatic hold function
BMW emergency call
Brake assist
Brake drying
Brake energy regeneration
Braking readiness
Central airbag
Child locks on rear doors
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Crash Sensor - activation of central locking release, hazard warning light and interior lighting
Driver and front passenger front and side airbags
Dynamic brake control
Electromechanical parking brake
First aid kit
Front and rear disc brakes
Head airbags
Integrated braking system
Post Crash Collision Warning with braking function
Trailer stability control
Tyre pressure sensor
Warning triangle

Security

Alarm system
Closing system with central locking
Comfort access system with BMW digital key plus
Locking wheel bolts
Start/stop button with keyless motor start with acoustic drive

Trim

Seam vents in instrument panel

Wheels

Tyre repair kit plus

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.117
HC	0.011
Noise Level dB(A)	67
NOx	0.003
Particles	0.0002
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	177
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	180
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	175
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	180
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	149
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	257
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	160

Emissions - Lifecycle

End-of-Life Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes	0.6
In-Life Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes	11.1
Lifetime Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes	26.3
Production Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes	14.6

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2998
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	94.6
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	36.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	35.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	36.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	35.8
WLTP - MPG - High	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Low	25
WLTP - MPG - Medium	39.8

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	42E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	88
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	84
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	77
NCAP Safety Assist %	80
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	4.6
Engine Power - BHP	398
Engine Power - RPM	5200
Engine Torque - NM	580
Engine Torque - RPM	1900
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	255/45 R20
Tyre Size Rear	285/40 R20
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	M DOUBLE SPOKE
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1660 mm
Length	4755 mm
Wheelbase	2865 mm
Width	1920 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2132 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	65
Gross Vehicle Weight	2625 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1700 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	570 l
Max. Loading Weight	645 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1980 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.2 m

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