2016 BMW X3 xDrive35i
All photo credits
- Photo: 2017 BMW X3 XDrive28i in Jet Black, Front Right, 05-22-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW X3 (F25) China (6) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW X3 (F25) China (7) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW X3 M-Sportpaket (F25) – Heckansicht, 1. Mai 2012, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2017 BMW X3 xDrive35d M Sport Automatic Interior by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2016 BMW X3 xDrive35i is a 300-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 SUV with an 8-speed steptronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $46,800 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 300 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 300 lb-ft of torque at 1300-5000 rpm, spinning to a 7,000 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The X3 measures 183.8 inches long on a 110.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,230 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $46,800 ($63,375 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $47,795 ($64,722 *) |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Turbocharged inline-6 (N55) |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 300 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 300 lb-ft @ 1300-5000 rpm |
| Redline | 7,000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC VALVETRONIC Double-VANOS |
| Bore and Stroke | 84.0 x 89.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Injection Type | High Precision Direct Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD (xDrive) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed Steptronic automatic |
| 1st Gear | 4.714 (36 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 3.143 (54 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 2.106 (81 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.667 (102 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 1.285 (132 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 1 (170 mph **) |
| 7th Gear | 0.839 (203 mph **) |
| 8th Gear | 0.667 (255 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.295 |
| Final Drive | 3.385 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 17.7 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double-joint spring-strut front suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link rear suspension |
| Turning Diameter | 39 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc 12.9 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | Ventilated disc 13.0 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 8J x 18 LM |
| Wheels Rear | 8J x 18 LM |
| Tires Front | 245/50 R18 |
| Tires Rear | 245/50 R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 183.8 in |
| Width | 74.1 in |
| Height | 66.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 27.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,230 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 50.8% / 49.2% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 39.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (16.9 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2016 BMW X3 SUV RWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW X3. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 13, 2024 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 24V608000
Nov 19, 2021 · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.
Consequence: A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on January 18, 2022. The remedy is expected to be available in June 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 21V907000
Jul 29, 2021 · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 21V586000
Oct 25, 2018 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.
Consequence: The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 18V755000
May 23, 2016 · CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017, X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i, vehicles manufactured July 2, 2010 to April 14, 2016, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014 to March 31, 2016, and 2015-2017 x4 xDrive28i, X4 xDrive35i and X4 xDriveM40i vehicles manufactured March3, 2014 to April 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have lower anchor bars for securing child restraint seats that may become damaged when using the European-ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
Consequence: Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 16V333000
82 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 BMW X3
Owner Complaints
82 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW X3 (7 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 23 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 18 |
| Engine | 13 |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 10 |
| Power Train | 9 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 BMW X3. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.