What is an X3? The X3 is a high performance luxury compact SUV built in the Spartanburg, SC assembly plant and sold worldwide by BMW that combines sporty performance with everyday practicality. The M50i xDrive model is powered by a 3.0 liter inline 6 cylinder gas engine with a mild hybrid system, offering a powerful and efficient driving experience. The M50 Sport variant is known for its performance features like an M Sport differential, an M Sport adaptive suspension and M Sport steering.
Here’s a more detailed look at all of the M50i Sport specific features:
Engine: a 3.0 liter inline 6 cylinder engine with an M Twin Turbo power
Hybrid System: a 48V volt start and stop mild hybrid system
Power and Torque: 393 horsepower and 428 lb-ft of torque
Drivetrain: xDrive All Wheel Drive (AWD) traction control system
Transmission: 8 speed automatic transmission
Performance: 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds
Handling: M Sport differential, Adaptive M Suspension, and Variable Sport Steering
Exterior: M specific design elements like quad exhaust pipes, a unique kidney grille, and M specific aerodynamic components
Interior: M Sport features like a flat bottom steering wheel with paddle shifters, M Sport logo stitching and a new M Sport design for the center console
Technology: Has the newest version of BMW’s operating system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Fuel Economy: EPA estimated combined fuel economy of 27 mpg
To showcase this high performance M50i model, this week BMW sent me a 2025 BMW X3 SUV to test drive and review. The base window sticker price for this xDrive edition is $64,100. The options on the test SUV are: the special paint for $650, the driving assistance package for $1,700, the M Sport professional package for $600, the parking assistance package for $200, the premium package for $2,700, the 21″ M jet black bicolor alloy wheels for $600, and the front ventilated seats for $500. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP), including the $1,175 destination charge, is: $72,225.
After adding in the state and local sales tax, plus the DMV and dealer fees, the out the door and in your garage total purchase price came to: $81,253. At just $253 bucks over $81 Grand, you get a compact luxury BMW that is performance focused SUV that blends comfort, tech and sporty driving dynamics.
In addition to the basic M50i equipment, this SUV has the M Sport Package. The 2025 BMW X3 M Sport Package enhances the car’s appearance and performance with features like M specific trim, larger alloy wheels and a sportier suspension. It also includes an M Sport steering wheel, an aerodynamic kit, M Sport seats and full LED lighting with cornering lamps. The M Sport Pro package adds extended shadowline trim, M shadow linelights and M Sport brakes with bright red disc brake calipers. The Premium package adds active driving assistance pro, an interior camera, a BMW curved digital panel with heads up, the parking assistant professional package and much more.
Tunes come from a Harman Kardon sound system with a 750 watt amplifier and 5.1 surround sound capability. The system uses a digital amplifier to maximize dynamics, while minimizing power consumption and it drives 15 speakers, including a subwoofer to create a full range sound stage. This system is designed to provide a dynamic and immersive audio presence, while enhancing the overall listening experience.
The 2025 BMW X3 M50i xDrive SUV is a good choice for those wanting a nice blend of luxury, performance, and practicality. It offers enhanced driving dynamics, a potent engine, and a refined interior with updated tech features. The M50i is a big step up from the standard X3, offering a more sporty driving experience with a focus on speed and handling, while still retaining the X3’s practicality as an SUV. And it has a variety of engine options and features to suit all of your driving preferences, like when you’re driving in the city, cruising on the highway, or tooling around your local race track.
The BMW X3 is one of the most popular models in the compact SUV segment, with sophisticated styling and a range of impressive drive trains. It’s considered a very dependable SUV, and sits in the top spots of popular consumer reliability surveys.
So, call, click or visit your local BMW dealer for a test drive, and a Bottom Line price review, on the 2025 X3 M50i xDrive SUV. And remember that the base price for a new X3 starts at only $49,950. BMW – The Ultimate Driving Machine.
Be smart, stay safe, and just breathe. Remember, You Are What You Drive, and maybe, just for those reasons alone, you should Drive one, Buy one, Today. Have a great day, drive safely, and enjoy the ride, as the future looks nice and bright – Tony the Car Guy.
This Bottom Line new vehicle review is a Nut & Bolt and Dollars & Sense editorial provided by Tony Leopardo. Tony the Car Guy is an automotive writer, editor and publisher in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you have a question, or comment for Tony, send it to [email protected] and visit AutoWire.Net at www.autowire.net
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