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BMW X3 Drivetrain (FWD/RWD/AWD/4WD)

The 2026 BMW X3 is available in All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.

Latest model year (2026):

The BMW X3 is offered in All-Wheel Drive configuration.

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BMW X3 Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2026Config 1 of 2Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L29
2026Config 2 of 2Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L27
2025Config 1 of 2Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L29
2025Config 2 of 2Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 3.0L27
2024Config 1 of 4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L25
2024Config 2 of 4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L24
2024Config 3 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L17
2024Config 4 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L23
2023Config 1 of 4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L25
2023Config 2 of 4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L24
2023Config 3 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L23
2023Config 4 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L17
2022Config 1 of 4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L24
2022Config 2 of 4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L25
2022Config 3 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L17
2022Config 4 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L23
2021Config 1 of 5Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L24
2021Config 2 of 5Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2021Config 3 of 5Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L25
2021Config 4 of 5Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L16
2021Config 5 of 5Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L23
2020Config 1 of 5Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2020Config 2 of 5Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L24
2020Config 3 of 5Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L26
2020Config 4 of 5Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L16
2020Config 5 of 5Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L23
2019Config 1 of 3Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L26
2019Config 2 of 3Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L25
2019Config 3 of 3Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L23
2018Config 1 of 2Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L25
2018Config 2 of 2Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L23
2017Config 1 of 3Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L24
2017Config 2 of 3Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L24
2017Config 3 of 3Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L21
2016Config 1 of 4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L24
2016Config 2 of 4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L24
2016Config 3 of 4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L30
2016Config 4 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L21
2015Config 1 of 4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L30
2015Config 2 of 4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L24
2015Config 3 of 4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L24
2015Config 4 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L21

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

BMW X3 data analysis

How to read this BMW X3 data

This page lists every 2015 through 2026 BMW X3 record we hold for this measurement — 42 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these BMW X3 figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The BMW X3 record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About X3 Drivetrain

Is the BMW X3 front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?

The BMW X3 is available in All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the BMW X3 come with AWD or 4WD?

Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the BMW X3. See the table above for the specific years and trims.

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