2026 BMW X3 M50 xDrive
High-performance 6-cylinder mild-hybrid SAV with adaptive M chassis, advanced driver assistance, BMW Curved Display and iDrive 9
2026
8-speed STEPTRONIC automatic
Gasoline with 48V mild-hybrid
Car Overview
Description
all-new fourth generation, premium midsize SAV, M50 xDrive top performance version, 3.0L inline-6 TwinPower Turbo, 48V mild hybrid, 393 hp, 428 lb-ft, 8-speed STEPTRONIC, adaptive M Sport suspension with electronically controlled dampers, variable sport steering, M Sport brakes, M Sport differential, 20-inch Style 1036M wheels, BMW Iconic Glow grille, quad exhaust tailpipes, BMW Curved Display, iDrive 9 with QuickSelect, BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, BMW Maps, optional Live Cockpit Professional with Head-Up Display and Augmented View, standard Forward Collision Mitigation, Lane Keeping Assistant, Speed Limit Info, Parking Assistant with Backup Assistant and Rear View Camera, optional Parking Assistant Professional with Maneuver Assistant and smartphone control, optional Driving Assistant Professional with Traffic Jam Assistant up to 40 mph, cargo 31.5–67.1 cu ft, produced in Spartanburg
Features
Interior
BMW Curved Display- BMW Interaction Bar
- Flat-bottom steering wheel
- New gear selector toggle
- Sport seats heated and electrically adjustable
- Optional M Veganza/Alcantara
- Optional Extended Merino leather
- Optional woven fabric instrument panel (recycled polyester)
- BMW iDrive 9 with QuickSelect
- BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant
- BMW Maps
- Optional BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Head-Up Display and Augmented View
- My Modes (Personal, Sport, Efficient; additional modes via Digital Premium)
Safety
- Forward Collision Mitigation
- Lane Keeping Assistant
- Speed Limit Info
- Driving Assistant with Active Blind Spot Detection and manual Speed Limit Assistant
- Parking Assistant with Backup Assistant and Rear View Camera
- Optional Parking Assistant Professional with Maneuver Assistant
- Optional Driving Assistant Professional with Lane Keeping Assistant with Side Collision Protection and Distance Control
- Traffic Jam Assistant up to 40 mph
- Airbags (front, side, head, interaction)
- Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts with tensioners and limiters
- Crash sensors
- Tire pressure indicator
- DSC with ABS
- DTC
- CBC
- DBC
- Performance Control
- Dry Braking
- Fading Compensation
- Start-Off Assistant
Exterior
- M kidney grille with horizontal bars, BMW Iconic Glow contour lighting, LED headlights with L-shaped DRLs/indicators, optional Full LED with cornering and blue detailing, optional M Shadowline lights, bold side skirts, long roof spoiler with side air deflectors, flush-mounted rear window, T-shaped rear light graphic with satin bar, quad exhaust tips, 20-inch Style 1036M alloy wheels standard
Comfort & Convenience
- iDrive 9 touchscreen and voice control
- BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant
- Cloud-based BMW Maps
- Remote Software Upgrades
- BMW ConnectedDrive Store upgrades
- BMW Digital Premium (video streaming, music, gaming, added My Modes)
- Backup Assistant
- Smartphone-controlled parking with Parking Assistant Professional
- Spacious cargo area with folding rear seats
- Variable interior lighting linked to My Modes
Dimensions & Capacity
- Length:187.2 in
- Height:65.4 in
- Ground Clearance:8.3 in
- GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating):5,776 lb
- No. of Seats:5
- Width:75.6 in
- Wheelbase:112.8 in
- Curb Weight:4,535 lb
- Cargo Volume:31.5 – 67.1 cu ft
Engine & Transmission
- Engine Displacement:3.0 L
- Torque:428 lb-ft @ 1,900–4,800 rpm
- Fuel Type:Gasoline with 48V mild-hybrid
- Power:393 hp @ 5,200–6,250 rpm
- Fuel Tank Capacity:17.2 gal
Performance
- Top Speed: 130 mph (155 mph with performance tires)
- Acceleration (0-60 mph): 4.4 s
Towing & Hauling
- Towing Capacity: up to 4,850 lb (with optional trailer hitch; depends on variant)
Value: Disclaimer: Vehicle specifications, press images, and information used in this article are obtained from BMW's official pressroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What engine does the X3 M50 xDrive use and how much power does it make?
It uses a 3.0-liter inline-6 with BMW M TwinPower Turbo and 48V mild-hybrid, producing 393 hp at 5,200–6,250 rpm and 428 lb-ft at 1,900–4,800 rpm.
Q2: How quick is the X3 M50 xDrive from 0–60 mph?
It accelerates from 0–60 mph in 4.4 seconds.
Q3: What is the top speed of the X3 M50 xDrive?
The top speed is 130 mph, or 155 mph with performance tires.
Q4: What are the dimensions and weight of the X3 M50 xDrive?
Length 187.2 in, width 75.6 in, height 65.4 in, wheelbase 112.8 in, ground clearance 8.3 in, curb weight 4,535 lb, GVWR 5,776 lb.
Q5: Where is the X3 M50 xDrive built and when did this generation launch?
It is assembled for the U.S. at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg, South Carolina, with market launch beginning in Q4 2024 for the all-new fourth-generation X3.
Q6: What performance chassis features are standard on the X3 M50 xDrive?
Adaptive M Sport suspension with electronically controlled dampers, variable sport steering, M Sport brakes, an M Sport rear differential, and 20-inch Style 1036M wheels are standard.
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