2020 BMW X3 vs. 2021 BMW X3
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 BMW X3 and 2021 BMW X3 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 BMW X3 and the 2021 BMW X3.
In comparing the 2020 BMW X3's and the 2021 BMW X3's specifications and ratings, the 2020 BMW X3 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2020 BMW X3 and 2021 BMW X3 have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 BMW X3's and the 2021 BMW X3's specifications and ratings, the 2020 BMW X3 is a better car than the 2021 BMW X3.
Pricing: A used 2020 BMW X3 ranges from $20,999 to $35,000 while a used 2021 BMW X3 is priced between $24,998 to $37,991.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2020 BMW X3 and the 2021 BMW X3 both lose 56.2 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW X3 is 7.6 out of 10. BMW X3 is ranked 2 out of 9 Best Hybrid Luxury Small SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 20 Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV), the BMW X3 is ranked 4 and the BMW X3 is ranked 4 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The BMW X3 is also ranked 9 out of 32 Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs while the BMW X3 is ranked 9 out of 32 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The BMW X3 is also ranked 9 out of 29 Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs while the BMW X3 is ranked 9 out of 29 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the BMW X3 is 7.7 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2020 BMW X3 and the 2021 BMW X3 makes 288 horsepower. Both the X3 and the X3 are rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 373 miles. Both models use electricity, premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
48550
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
49344
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
39420 - 53950
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
49600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
49110
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
40160 - 53500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
28509
Price Range:
20999 - 35000
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
29586
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
27562 - 32488
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
268
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
61074
# Good or Great Deals:
104
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
31207
Price Range:
24998 - 37991
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
32539
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
31120 - 34912
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
420
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
52348
# Good or Great Deals:
151
BMW X3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW X3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 BMW X3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 BMW X3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
36.46477725070518
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
6.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1.0 - 36.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
21.939840224065428
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
9.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1.0 - 25.0
BMW X3 Rankings
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24 out of / 32BMW X3 Rankings
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24 out of / 32Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2020 BMW X3 Trim Levels
xDrive30e
2021 BMW X3 Trim Levels
xDrive30e
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
288 hp @ 4000 rpm
Torque:
310 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
288 hp @ 4000 rpm
Torque:
310 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 27 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
294 / 373 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 27 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
294 / 373 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
27.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
59.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
128.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
27.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
59.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
128.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4586 lbs
Width:
84.2 inches
Height:
66 inches
Length:
185.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4586 lbs
Width:
84.2 inches
Height:
66 inches
Length:
185.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Brown
Terra Brown Metallic
Gray
Dark Graphite Metallic
Green
Dark Olive Metallic
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Dark Graphite Metallic
Green
Not available
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige/Black / Canberra Beige/Black w/ Contrast Stitching
Black
Black / Black w/ Blue Contrast Stitching / Black w/ Contrast Stitching
Brown
Cognac w/ Contrast Stitching / Mocha w/ Contrast Stitching
Gray
Oyster w/ Contrast Stitching
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige/Black / Canberra Beige/Black w/ Contrast Stitching
Black
Black / Black w/ Oyster Contrast Stitching
Brown
Cognac w/ Contrast Stitching
Gray
Oyster w/ Contrast Stitching
