2020 BMW X1 vs. 2020 BMW X3

No matter which BMW SUV you pick, you’ll be able to enjoy a powerful engine, an 8-speed Automatic transmission with Sport and Manual shift modes, standard front-wheel drive, and available BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive. However, the X3 has three engine options rather than one.

• BMW X1 sDrive28i (FWD) and xDrive28i (AWD) Engine: 
• 228 hp, 2.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder engine
• EPA-estimated 23/32 city/highway mpg
• BMW X3 sDrive30i and xDrive30i (AWD) Engine:
  • 248 hp, 2.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder engine
  • EPA-estimated 23/30 city/highway mpg
• BMW X3 M40i Available Engine:
  • 355 hp, 3.0L M Performance TwinPower Turbo V6 engine
  • EPA-estimated 20/27 city/highway mpg
• BMW X3 xDrive30e Hybrid Engine:
  • 288 combined hp 2.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder engine
  • EPA-estimated fuel economy TBD

Both the 2020 BMW X1 and X3 both offer comfortable and luxurious cabins for Merrimack drivers, with features like SensaTec upholstery, memory front seats, and a memory mirror. However, the pricier and larger BMW X3 offers a few more amenities as standard:

• BMW X1 Interior: 8-way power front seats with 1-way manual headrests, high-gloss black interior trim with Pearl Gloss Chrome highlights
• BMW X3 Interior: 10-way power front sport seats with 2-way power side bolsters and 2-way manual headrests, extra lumbar support, a panoramic moonroof, Dark Oak wood trim, 40/20/40 split-folding rear seats

BMW X1 vs. X3: Technology

In BMW SUVs like the X1 and the X3, you can enjoy similar technology features like Advanced Real-Time Traffic Information and Active Park Distance Control, as well as some differences: