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You'll Like This Car If...
If you would be driving a German compact sport sedan, such as a BMW 3 Series, but want or need more utility, ground-clearance and all-wheel-drive security, the 2010 BMW X3 is the logical choice.
You May Not Like This Car If...
The 2010 BMW X3 is less powerful and more expensive than others in its class and its ride and handling balance leans toward smooth-road handling. You may be happier with something more powerful, softer-riding and/or more affordable.
What's New for 2010
For model year 2010, the Panoramic Moonroof becomes a stand alone option or can be had by ordering the Premium Package.
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Consumer Reviews
Based on 269 ratings for the 2004 - 2010 models.
Vi
October 20, 2015
nice car
Car is in a very good condition
MK
June 12, 2015
We love this car suv it's been a great car.
we love this car.
magee
May 30, 2015
This car is gorgeous inside and out.
Drives fantastic even in the rain. The Sunroof is huge. The leather seats are like new. Very good quality all the way around. Lots of...
Diana Florez
November 15, 2014
For sale my BMW X3!!!
condition: good 2005 bmw x3 3.0i odometer: 126500 paint color : black size : sub-compact type : SUV drive : 4wd fuel : gas transmission...
StanC
October 13, 2014
Perfect small SUV
We have had this 2007 X3 since it was new. It has been a reliable workhorse and fun to drive. Handling is excellent for an SUV, and the...
PJ
July 18, 2014
Love my BMW 2008 X3 3.0si. Handles wonderful.
Love my 2008 BMW X3 3.0si. Great feel and holds the road great!! A great driving experience. Had a 2006 325i and loved it too! I don't...
Jim Winhe
May 22, 2014
The very best at speed and handdeling!!
This car is bar none the funnest and best safest driving experience ever!!
Slick
February 28, 2014
BMWX3
Awesome car I have had it since 2006. Bought it with 24,000 Miles it has 145,000 it has zero problems. Highly recommend. My son has his...
Ataway
February 17, 2014
A solid, dependable and wonderful driver's car!
Great car to do it all. Plenty of space without being so large it does not fit into compact stalls. Lots of power, wonderful cornering...
MikeIyer
October 18, 2013
Best ride ever!
This is the best car I have ever owned. Bought it with 3 years and 38000 miles on it. Extremely solid ride and handles the road...
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KBB Editor's Overview

BMW's X3 "Sport Activity Vehicle" debuted in 2003 and has undergone a steady series of improvements year after year. Equipped with BMW's xDrive all-wheel-drive system, the X3 offers all the safety and security of the larger X5 in a smaller, more nimble package. Like the X5, the 2010 BMW X3's claim to fame is successfully wedding SUV attributes (aggressive tall- wagon look, utility, all-weather security, "command" seating position) to BMW attributes of performance and fun-to-drive handing agility.
You'll Like This SUV If...
If you would be driving a German compact sport sedan, such as a BMW 3 Series, but want or need more utility, ground-clearance and all-wheel-drive security, the 2010 BMW X3 is the logical choice.
You May Not Like This SUV If...
The 2010 BMW X3 is less powerful and more expensive than others in its class and its ride and handling balance leans toward smooth-road handling. You may be happier with something more powerful, softer-riding and/or more affordable.
What's New for 2010
For model year 2010, the Panoramic Moonroof becomes a stand alone option or can be had by ordering the Premium Package.
Driving It
Driving Impressions
The 2010 BMW X3 is sort of a tall 3 Series wagon and will entertain enthusiast drivers accordingly. Even without the available Sport Package, it stops, steers and corners like a BMW should. Its 260 horsepower is less than that of most rivals, and its ride is slightly stiff-legged, though recent suspension tweaks create a somewhat softer ride than in previous models. We found our automatic-equipped test vehicle's throttle response a little jerky at times during routine driving, and the single-cupholder console is lacking in places to put things. There is a covered bin at dash-top center, however, and a second pull-out cupholder at the far right of the dash. We averaged roughly 19 miles per gallon around town and 21 mpg at highway speeds.
Favorite Features
xDrive Full-Time All-Wheel Drive
With limited ground clearance and all-season tires, the X3 has few off-road aspirations but one of the best all-weather all-wheel-drive systems on the market. It electronically varies front-to-rear torque and traction control to optimize grip.
Optional Xenon Adaptive Headlamps
Automatically leveled and steered in response to steering angle, vehicle speed and turning rate, they light more of the road through curves and dips and are encircled by luminous rings that serve as parking and (if desired) daytime running lights. This option also adds a cornering light feature to the fog lamps.
Vehicle Details
Interior
The X3's interior has fold-flat second-row seats and tasteful wood trim on its instrument panel and center stack. This wood also decorates gracefully sculpted front door pulls that angle front-to-rear between twin door-storage pockets at their lower ends. The steering wheel has multi-function controls, and a convenient covered storage bin sits above twin air outlets at dash-top center. Non-fans of BMW's iDrive multi-system controller will be pleased that the X3 makes use of previous-generation 3 Series controls. Second-row head and shoulder room are good, but foot and legroom can be tight with the front seats adjusted for tall front-seat occupants.
Exterior
The 2010 BMW X3 retains the slab-sided BMW look in a tall wagon shape. Its signature twin-kidney grilles, smaller than the X5's, sit above a blacked-out over-bumper air intake. Below the bumper, its black lower fascia houses additional air intakes for radiator and brake cooling. Quad round headlamps above round outboard fog lamps are covered by wrap-around clear lenses. In back, a functional roof spoiler houses the high-mounted brake lamp, and twin round exhausts protrude from the left side of the lower fascia. One clear differentiator from the larger X5 is its kicked-up window behind the rear door on each side. The design is beginning to show its age, however, especially when placed beside the new Mercedes-Benz GLK or Land Rover LR2.
Notable Standard Equipment
The 2010 BMW X3's standard features include a choice of six-speed manual or six-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission, xDrive full-time all-wheel drive, variable-assist power rack-and-pinion steering, all-season tires on 17-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, rain-sensing wipers, rear-window wiper and washer, halogen headlamps with automatic control, leather-wrapped tilt and telescoping steering wheel, height-adjustable eight-way power front seats with memory, leatherette upholstery, one-touch power windows, power heated outside mirrors, keyless entry with multi-function remote control, automatic climate control and AM/FM/CD/MP3 eight-speaker audio with auxiliary input jack. Standard safety equipment includes Dynamic Stability Control, electronic brake proportioning, anti-lock brakes, Dynamic Brake Control, Hill Descent Control and six airbags.
Notable Optional Equipment
The X3 offers Cold Weather, Premium, Sport Activity and Sport packages, the latter adding 18-inch wheels and sport suspension, seats, steering wheel and exterior trim. Stand-alone options include a selection of optional wheels and tires, xenon adaptive headlamps with auto leveling, Panoramic Moonroof, front and rear Park Distance Control, heated front seats and steering wheel, Servotronic power steering, navigation system, dual power lumbar seat adjusters, premium audio system, leather upholstery, HD Radio, privacy glass, rear side-impact airbags and BMW Assist Safety Services.
Under the Hood
The 2010 BMW X3 is powered by a 260-horsepower dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) 24-valve 3.0-liter in-line six with lightweight magnesium/aluminum construction. Like BMW's V8 engines, it features Valvetronic electronic valve actuation and Double VANOS variable valve timing for better-than-expected fuel efficiency.
3.0-liter in-line 6
260 horsepower at 6600 rpm
225 lb.-ft. of torque @ 2750 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 17/24
Pricing Notes
Alone in its class with an in-line six and standard manual transmission, the 2010 BMW X3's Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starts just shy of the $40,000 mark and tops out around $53,000 fully loaded. Fair Purchase Prices that represent prices that consumers are actually paying at any moment can differ substantially, so click on the Fair Purchase Prices to compare. The X3's pricing compares favorably to the Lexus RX 350, Lincoln MKX and Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4Matic, all with V6s and standard automatics. The X3 falls mid-pack when it comes to resale, however, with higher five-year residual values than the Lincoln MKX or Land Rover LR2, but slightly lower than the Lexus RX 350 and Mercedes-Benz GLK350.