2022 BMW X3 M Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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It was just two years ago that BMW’s Motorsport division went to town on the compact X3 crossover. The result was the X3 M, set to do battle against other high-performance compact luxury crossovers like the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio, Jaguar F-PACE SVR, Mercedes-AMG GLC 63, and Porsche Macan Turbo. While it’s still fairly new, the X3 M does get a few updates for the 2022 model year.
Every X3 M is graced by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine. In base form, it makes 473 horsepower and 457 pound-feet of torque. The Competition Package bumps that up to 503 hp and 479 lb-ft and adds a sport exhaust system. Both versions are backed by an eight-speed automatic transmission and an M version of BMW’s famous xDrive all-wheel drive (AWD) system. That AWD system is capable of sending up to 100% of the available torque to the rear axle, if needed.
With every option ticked and when using the standard launch control system, the X3 M can hit 60 miles per hour in an absurd 4 seconds, according to BMW, formerly the territory of supercars costing three times as much. BMW also included adaptive dampers to make sure the ride isn’t harsh during sedate driving.
Standard equipment on the X3 M includes 20-inch wheels, LED lighting, M quad tailpipes, an M rear spoiler, an aerodynamic kit, a leatherette dashboard, leather-upholstered seats, a carbon-fiber interior trim, a 12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster, a Harman Kardon surround sound system with 600 watts and 16 speakers, satellite radio, a 10.25-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, power front seats, keyless access and start, a power liftgate and three-zone climate control. Options include M Sport seats, premium leather, 21-inch wheels, a heated steering wheel, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, extended carbon-fiber trim, and an M Driver’s Package.
To keep everyone safe, BMW equips the X3 M with such standard equipment as a rearview camera, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, front and rear parking sensors, lane-departure warning, and rain-sensing automatic wipers. Other features, which include full-speed adaptive cruise control and extended-collision mitigation, are bundled in the Driving Assistance Plus Package. Both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) evaluated the X3 family, giving it scored good ratings for crashworthiness and crash prevention.
BMW’s decades of motorsport history are evident when you sit behind the wheel of the X3 M.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Internet radio app: Spotify · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · Watts: 464
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 15.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: carbon · Dash Trim: Leatherette · Dash trim: carbon · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: audio system · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): USB-C rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: accessory hook · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 14
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.15 · Locking differential: rear
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Fender lip moldings: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Rocker panel color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: foldable · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment screen size: 12.3 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Android Auto
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rails: black
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: 4-way power lumbar · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist · Smart device app compatibility: BMW ConnectedDrive · Smart device app function: maintenance scheduling · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: with washer