BMW Australia has confirmed the addition of the X3 40d xDrive diesel variant to its fourth-generation X3 range. Local deliveries are scheduled to begin in late Q3 of 2025.

The new model joins the existing line-up comprising two petrol variants and one plug-in hybrid. It is powered by a 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder diesel engine paired with a 48-volt mild hybrid system.

The engine produces 210kW and 670Nm, which represents a 15kW and 50Nm increase over the previous X3 xDrive30d. BMW claims a 0-100km/h time of 5.4 seconds for the new variant, 0.4 seconds faster than the outgoing model.

Priced from $108,900 before on-road costs, the X3 40d xDrive features the M Sport Package and standard equipment comparable to the X3 30e xDrive. This includes 20-inch M light alloy wheels, adaptive suspension, and a 14.9-inch infotainment display running BMW’s Operating System 9.

Other standard features include adaptive LED headlights, three-zone climate control, wireless smartphone integration, and the Driving Assistant Professional package. A comfort package is also included, with items such as ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and manual rear sun blinds.

The addition of the diesel variant follows a continued trend of BMW offering mild-hybrid powertrains across its range. Emissions and fuel consumption figures for the new model are yet to be confirmed under ADR 81/02 testing protocols.

The current BMW X3 line-up in Australia starts at $86,100 for the 20 xDrive and tops out at $128,900 for the M50 xDrive. All variants include BMW’s xDrive all-wheel-drive system and an eight-speed Steptronic transmission.

Pricing

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Variant
Powertrain
Max. Power (kW)
Torque (Nm)
0-100km/h (secs)
Fuel consumption (L/100km ADR 81/02)
CO2 emissions (g/km ADR 81/02)
Price (RRP)




20 xDrive
2.0L I4, 8-speed
140
310
8.5
7.5
171
$86,100


30e xDrive
2.0L I4 PHEV, 8-speed
220
450
6.2
1.6
38
$104,100


40d xDrive
3.0L I6 Diesel, 8-speed
210
670
5.4
TBC
TBC
$108,900


M50 xDrive
3.0L I6, 8-speed
293
580
4.6
8.2
187
$128,900

Recommended Retail Pricing is shown and includes GST and LCT but excludes on-road costs. Customers are advised to contact their nearest BMW dealer for all pricing enquiries.