BMW X3 Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2026 BMW X3 as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2026):
The BMW X3 is classified by the EPA as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
BMW X3 Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 29 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 29 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 3.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Diesel | 30 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Diesel | 30 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
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 Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the BMW X3?
The EPA classifies the BMW X3 as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the BMW X3 considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD), the BMW X3 is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.