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BMW X3
2021 BMW X3
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$43,000
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.8
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2021 Land Rover Defender
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$46,100
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8.1
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 29 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 21 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

BMW X3
2018-2021 BMW X3 In Motion
2018-2021 BMW X3 Infotainment System
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Land Rover Defender
2020-2021 Land Rover Defender Aft View
2020-2021 Land Rover Defender Control Panel
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
248 hp @ 5200 rpm
296 hp @ 4000 rpm
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm
295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,931 lbs
N/A
Maximum Towing Capacity
N/A
7,716 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
27 MPG
19 MPG
City
25 MPG
18 MPG
Highway
29 MPG
21 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.6 Tons/yr
9.9 (Est) Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gallons
23.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
430 miles
421.2 miles
Cruising Range Highway
498.8 miles
491.4 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
185.9 in
180.4 in
Height
66 in
77.5 in
Max Width
74.4 in
79.1 in
Front Width
63.8 in
67.1 in
Rear Width
64.4 in
66.9 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
101.9 in
Ground Clearance
7.2 in
8.8 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
40.3 in
39 in
Front Seat Headroom
41.1 in
40.6 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.6 in
60.8 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.4 in
36.6 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.1 in
40.4 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
56 in
59.2 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
62.7 ft³
58.3 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
28.7 ft³
15.6 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
28.7 ft³
15.6 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
39.4 ft
37 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Steel Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 7"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 7"
18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
N/A
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
N/A

Tires

Front Tire
P225/60HR18
P255/70VR18
Rear Tire
P225/60HR18
P255/70VR18
Spare Tire
N/A
Full-Size

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Alpine White
  • Jet Black
Fuji White

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • Dark Graphite Metallic
  • Glacier Silver Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Phytonic Blue Metallic
  • Eiger Grey Metallic
  • Gondwana Stone Metallic
  • Hakuba Silver Metallic
  • Pangea Green Metallic
  • Santorini Black Metallic
  • Tasman Blue Metallic
  • Yulong White Metallic
  • Carpathian Grey Premium Metallic
  • Silicon Silver Premium Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, SensaTec Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige/Black, SensaTec Upholstery
  • Ebony, Fabric Seat Trim

Optional Interior Materials

  • Black w/Oyster Stitching, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige/Black, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac w/Contrast Stitch, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Oyster w/Contrast Stitch, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Optional
Not Available
Premium Sound System
Optional
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Optional
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Not Available
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Optional
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Not Available

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Optional
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Optional
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Optional
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Rear A/C
Standard
Optional
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Optional
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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