From within the cabin of a luxury SUV, your daily drives around Rochester Hills, can transform into pleasant joy rides. To help you select your next Sports Activity Vehicle® (SAV®), our team here at BMW of Rochester Hills put together this head-to-head comparison of the 2023 BMW X3 vs. BMW X5.

As you explore these two Ultimate Driving Machine™ models below, feel free to contact us with any questions that come up along the way.

BMW X3 vs BMW X5: Engines, Power, & Efficiency

Two important things to consider when picking out an SUV are horsepower, which translates into speed and acceleration, and efficiency so that you can go further without stopping to refuel. In the table below, you can see how the BMW X3 and the BMW X5 match up:

 

 

 

2023 BMW X3

 

 

2023 BMW X5

 

 

Maximum Available Horsepower

 

 

503

 

 

617

 

 

EPA-Estimated MPG

 

 

23 city/29 highway1

 

 

21 city/26 highway2

The BMW X5 also offers a plug-in hybrid configuration, the xDrive45e. This fuel-efficient model offers an EPA-estimated 52 combined MPGe (miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent) and 389 combined horsepower.2

If you want maximum thrills on the road, the BMW X5 M model might suit you best. If you want to balance responsiveness with efficiency, then the plug-in hybrid option may be the ideal choice. Alternatively, if you want a gas-powered model with the best possible efficiency, then the BMW X3 will check all the boxes for you.


 

BMW X3 vs BMW X5: Interior Dimensions

Another thing you want to think about when picking your next BMW SUV is interior space. As you can see in the table below, both versatile SAV® models offer ample room to move about and get comfortable:

 

 

 

2023 BMW X3

 

 

2023 BMW X5

 

 

Legroom (Front/Rear)

 

 

40.3 inches/36.4 inches

 

 

39.8 inches/37.4 inches

 

 

Shoulder Room (Front/Rear)

 

 

57.6 inches/56.0 inches

 

 

60.0 inches/58.1 inches

The BMW X3 also offers a 28.7-cubic-foot trunk and 62.7 cubic feet of maximum cargo space, while the BMW X5 offers a 33.9-cubic-foot trunk and 72.3 cubic feet of maximum cargo space. If you want a larger vehicle with more cargo space, then the BMW X5 will fit the bill.

However, if you like the idea of driving a more compact SUV that may be easier to park and navigate on congested streets, the BMW X3 is an excellent option.



BMW X3 vs BMW X5: Technology & Interior Features

On the tech side, each of these models comes standard with the BMW Live Cockpit system, which features an intuitive infotainment touchscreen and an expansive Digital Instrument Cluster that ensures key trip details remain in focus.

In terms of musical entertainment on the go, the standard 12-speaker HiFi Sound System in the BMW X3 immerses you in your favorite melodies. The 2023 BMW X5 comes with a slightly smaller 10-speaker system.

However, only this model comes standard Panoramic moonroof with a fully automatic, 2-piece glass panel that lets in natural light and gives your passengers sweeping sky views.

Choose Your Ultimate Driving Machine™: BMW X3 or BMW X5?

Ultimately, those in need of a larger cargo area or who prefer lightning-fast acceleration will feel at home behind the wheel of the 2023 BMW X5. If fuel economy and a compact body style sit higher on your list of priorities, however, the 2023 BMW X3 may be a better fit.

To see for yourself which of these Sports Activity Vehicles® (SAV®) you prefer, call us at BMW of Rochester Hills to schedule your test drives near Rochester Hills today!

 

 

1 Preliminary EPA-estimated figures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on speed, driving habits, trip length and driving conditions; actual mileage may be lower.

 

2 Preliminary EPA-estimated figures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on speed, driving habits, trip length and driving conditions; actual mileage may be lower. Note for MPGe: All data are provisional and subject to official confirmation. The provisional power consumption figures have been calculated based on the ECE test cycle.

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