BMW Australia has announced local pricing and specifications for the BMW X3 40d xDrive, which is the first diesel-powered variant of the new X3 mid-size SUV. Priced from $108,900 plus on-road costs, the X3 40d sits atop the local X3 range underneath the performance M50 variant and is due in local BMW showrooms in the third quarter of 2025.

The X3 40d is powered by a 3.0-litre turbocharged inline six-cylinder diesel engine, making 210kW of power and 670Nm of torque – 15kW/50Nm improvements over its predecessor. That engine is mated to a 48-volt mild-hybrid system and sends grunt to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. Australian fuel consumption figures are yet to be confirmed, but in Europe, it’s rated at 6.7L/100km on the WLTP cycle.

Standard equipment largely mirrors that of the X3 30e plug-in hybrid that sits below it, though the $4000 Comfort Package that’s optional on the PHEV is standard on the 40d. That includes features such as tinted windows, ventilated front seats, heated front and rear seats, rear window sunblinds, a heated steering wheel and a boot separating net.

The 40d also adds larger 20-inch alloy wheels, M Sport brakes with blue callipers and a fixed panoramic roof as standard over the 30e.

2025 BMW X3 pricing (plus on-road costs):

20 xDrive$86,100
30e xDrive$104,100
40d xDrive$108,900 (new)
M50 xDrive$128,900

BMW X3 40d xDrive standard equipment:

  • 20-inch alloy wheels with adaptive suspension
  • M Sport package with sportier styling
  • Dusk- and rain-activated automatic LED exterior lighting
  • Rain-sensing automatic wipers
  • Keyless entry and start with phone key access
  • Automatic tailgate
  • Panoramic fixed glass roof
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • Electric front seats with heating and ventilation
  • Heated rear seats and steering wheel
  • Tri-zone automatic climate control
  • 12.3-inch digital driver’s display
  • 14.9-inch touchscreen with live services, including over-the-air updates
  • Satellite navigation
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Wireless phone charger
  • DAB+ digital radio
  • Six-speaker sound system
  • Autonomous emergency braking
  • Adaptive cruise control with stop and go functionality
  • Blind-spot monitoring with cross-traffic alert
  • 360-degree camera
  • Adaptive high beam
  • Automatic parking, including reversing assistant and drive recorder
  • Tyre pressure monitoring

Orders for the BMW X3 40d xDrive are open now ahead of the first local deliveries scheduled for the third quarter of 2025.