2023 BMW X3 Vs. 2023 BMW X5 Comparison - J.D. Power

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2023 BMW X3 xDrive30e

Consumers researching 2023 BMW X3 pricing will find that it ranges from $45,400 to $72,900, not including the $995 destination charge. BMW offers its 5-passenger compact premium SUV in four trim levels: X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M.

Most BMW X3 buyers select one of the 30i models, which use a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. The X3 sDrive30i is rear-wheel drive (RWD). The X3 xDrive30i has BMW's xDrive all-wheel-drive (AWD) system, costing $2,000 more.

If you require rapid acceleration from a compact luxury crossover, you can upgrade to the 2023 BMW X3 M40i for an additional $12,550. The M40i features a turbocharged 6-cylinder engine and standard AWD.

Add another $12,950 if you must have the 2023 BMW X3 M. The quickest member of the X3 family features a higher-performance 6-cylinder engine along with stouter brakes and suspension to manage the extra power. The $7,000 X3 M Competition package has revised engine software that extracts even more horsepower and torque.

Shoppers looking up 2023 BMW X5 pricing will find that it ranges from $61,600 to $108,900, not including the $995 destination charge. BMW offers the X5 in five trim levels: X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive45e, X5 M50i, and X5 M. Five-passenger seating is standard in the X5, but BMW offers an optional third-row seat on the 40i trims. It's an occasional-use third row, as BMW hopes that families who need an everyday 3-row SUV will buy a 2023 X7 instead.

As you'd expect, the 2023 X5 sDrive40i is rear-drive, while the xDrive40i is AWD. Both have a turbocharged 6-cylinder engine that will satisfy most BMW X5 buyers. The plug-in hybrid BMW X5 xDrive45e has AWD, a turbocharged 6-cylinder, and an electric motor packaged between its engine and transmission. When you factor in the applicable $7,500 federal tax credit, the xDrive45e is effectively the most affordable 2023 BMW X5.

It's a steep financial climb to the 2023 BMW X5 M50i, but the reward is a strong twin-turbocharged V8. The king of this lineup, though, is the 2023 BMW X5 M, which uses a heavily modified version of the twin-turbo V8. In its base state of tune, the V8 makes an awful lot of power, and if you check the box for the $9,300 Competition package, it makes slightly more. Upgraded brakes and suspension allow the BMW X5 M to hustle around turns like no other 5,400-pound vehicle you've ever driven.

You can access most of the same connected services on the 2023 BMW X3 and 2023 BMW X5. All 2023 X5s come standard with the BMW Live Cockpit Professional digital instrument panel, enabling features like automatic collision notification, live emergency assistance, and rapid access to roadside services. Live Cockpit Professional is optional on most 2023 X3s. However, if you have an active subscription to BMW Assist eCall in X3s without Live Cockpit Professional, you can still get automatic collision notification and emergency assistance.

Other features to consider for both BMW crossovers include remote engine start with climate control activation, a drive recorder, concierge services, and digital key access. The available Wi-Fi hotspot includes a complimentary 3-month trial (3-gigabyte limit), but subscription terms for other features vary.

Scheduled maintenance is on the house for the first three years or 36,000 miles that you own a 2023 BMW X3 or 2023 BMW X5.

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