BMW X3 E83
The compact premium SUV that prioritised road manners over off-road prowess.
- Power
- 177 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 8.5 s
- Top speed
- 128 mph
About the BMW X3 E83
The E83-generation BMW X3 was the brand's first foray into the compact luxury crossover market, effectively creating the segment. Developed in partnership with Magna Steyr and manufactured in Graz, Austria, it utilised a modified version of the E46 3 Series platform. The 2008 model year features the 'Life Cycle Impulse' (LCI) facelift, which significantly improved interior material quality and introduced the more efficient N47 diesel engine. While early models were criticised for a brittle ride, the post-2006 updates refined the chassis, making it one of the best-handling SUVs of its era, albeit at the expense of genuine off-road capability.
BMW X3 E83 specs
The BMW X3 E83 produces 177 bhp (132 kW) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 8.5 seconds and has a top speed of 128 mph (206 km/h).
| Make | BMW |
|---|---|
| Model | X3 |
| Generation | E83 |
| Trim | 2.0d SE |
| Years | 2003–2010 |
| Type | SUV |
| Body style | SUV |
| Country | Germany |
| Engine | 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-4 diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,995 cc (2.0 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 177 bhp (132 kW) at 4,000 rpm |
| Torque | 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 5,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 128 mph (206 km/h) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,740 kg (3,836 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 102 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
BMW X3 E83 rarity in CarSpot
The BMW X3 E83 is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 0 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
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BMW X3 E83 fun facts
- The E83 X3 was the first BMW to officially debut the xDrive all-wheel-drive system, which could infinitely vary torque between the front and rear axles.
- Unlike most BMWs of the time, the first-generation X3 was not built by BMW itself, but under contract by Magna Steyr in Austria.
- The 2008 2.0d model introduced BMW's EfficientDynamics technologies to the X3 range, including active aero flaps and brake energy regeneration.
