BMW X2 vs BMW X3
BMW X2
BMW’s style-focused compact crossover.
VS
BMW X3
BMW’s mid-size premium SUV.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
BMW X2
Pick the X2 for a stylish, agile compact crossover that drives sportier than an average SUV.
Best engine: The sDrive20i/xDrive20i (B48, 192 hp).
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Pick this one if…
BMW X3
Pick the X3 for sharp handling, a big boot and strong engines in a premium mid-size SUV.
Best engine: The 20i (petrol) or 20d (diesel).
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Performance
sDrive20i · Petrol vs B48 20i · Petrol
| BMW X2 | BMW X3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
192 hp
Winner
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184 hp
|
| Torque |
280 Nm
|
290 Nm
Winner
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| 0–100 km/h |
7,4 s
Winner
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8,3 s
|
| Top speed |
227 km/h
Winner
|
215 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
118,9 hp/t
Winner
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105,4 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
146 g/km
Winner
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154 g/km
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,4 L/100km
Winner
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6,8 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| BMW X2 | BMW X3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
470 L
|
550 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.355 L
|
1.600 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,67 m
|
2,86 m
Winner
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| Length |
4,36 m
|
4,71 m
|
| Width |
1,82 m
|
1,89 m
|
| Height |
1,51 m
|
1,68 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X2 | BMW X3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | UKL2 (shared with X1 F48 and MINI Countryman) | CLAR (rear-wheel-drive base, shared with the 5 Series) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B38 1.5 · B48 2.0 petrol · B37/B47 diesel | B48 petrol · B47 diesel · plug-in hybrid |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid |
| Transmission | 7-speed DCT · 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic (ZF) |
| Euro standard | Euro 6 | Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
BMW X2
- Oil-filter housing gasket leaks (B48 petrol)
- EGR cooler fire-risk recall (B47 diesel)
- Plastic coolant lines and expansion tank
BMW X3
- EGR cooler can leak on B47 diesels
- Transfer case (xDrive) judder on early cars
- Adaptive dampers need checking at high mileage
Pros
BMW X2
- Agile, sporty handling — more hot hatch than family SUV
- Coupe-like, stylish design
- Refined B48 petrol engines
BMW X3
- Rear-drive base gives sharp handling
- Big boot (550 l) & roomy rear seat
- Strong, efficient B-series engines
Cons
BMW X2
- Less practical than the X1: smaller boot and tighter rear headroom
- Firm ride, especially on M Sport suspension
BMW X3
- Firm ride on M Sport suspension (run-flat)
- Pricier than most rivals
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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