What is the fuel consumption of the 2026 BMW X3 30 xDrive?
According to Natural Resources Canada, the most efficient configuration (X3 30 xDrive) uses 8.1 L/100 km combined (8.8 city, 7.1 highway).
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2026 BMW X3 30 xDrive – Price in Canada, Specs & Trims
PriceMSRP not checked yetOfficial NRCan ratings below
- Combined
- 8.1 L/100 km
- City 8.8 · Hwy 7.1
The 2026 BMW X3 30 xDrive is in the Natural Resources Canada fuel-consumption ratings for new light-duty vehicles sold in Canada. 1 configuration are listed, with official L/100 km or electric range. MSRP is shown only when a separate published Canadian price has been checked.
Updated Sources: Natural Resources Canada (fuel consumption ratings)
BMW X3 30 xDrive: quick answers
Sources: NRCan, Transport Canada, checked MSRPIs the 2026 BMW X3 30 xDrive available with all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain information has not been verified for all configurations.
Are there any recalls on the 2026 BMW X3 30 xDrive?
Yes. Transport Canada has published 1 safety recall covering the 2026 or newer BMW X3 30 xDrive. The list, with what to do, is in the Recalls section of this page.
Is the BMW X3 30 xDrive fuel efficient?
Its Vehonix efficiency score is 6.6/10. It ranks #106 of 283 SUV models for fuel use.
What are the main rivals of the BMW X3 30 xDrive?
The closest matches by body style and price are the Nissan Rogue Rock Creek, Buick Encore GX, Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC SUV and Volkswagen Taos 4MOTION. The Rivals section compares price, fuel use and power.
BMW X3 30 xDrive photos
Exterior · InteriorExterior 3 photos
Interior 2 photos
Canadian buyer checklist
NRCan 2026 dataDrivetrain for winter
Not verified
Drivetrain information has not been verified for all configurations.
Combined fuel use (NRCan)
8.1 L/100 km
Source: Natural Resources Canada 2026 Fuel Consumption Guide open data, for every rated configuration.
Quick Specifications
City fuel economy8.8 L/100 km
Highway fuel economy7.1 L/100 km
Combined fuel economy8.1 L/100 km
Vehonix efficiency score6.6/10
Dimensions, capacity and EnerGuide
Metric unitsDimensions, capacity and EnerGuide label figures have not been verified for this model yet.
Compare 2026 trims
Tap a trim for full details and province pricing| Trim | X3 30 xDrive |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | Gasoline |
| Transmission | Automatic (AS8) |
| Drivetrain | — |
| City (NRCan) | 8.8 L/100 km |
| Highway (NRCan) | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Combined (NRCan) | 8.1 L/100 km |
| CO2 | 186 g/km |
| MSRP | Not published |
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Canadian price and payments
Sales tax by province| MSRP | — |
|---|---|
| Freight and PDI | $0 |
| Dealer fees | $0 |
| Before tax | — |
| HST (13 %) | — |
| Estimated total, Ontario | — |
Enter an MSRP to see the total: it is not published in our source data for this trim.
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Features and driver assistance
No checked equipment list has been added yet. The ratings above come from the NRCan file.
What will fuel cost?
Based on your kilometres and pricesCheapest to run: X3 30 xDrive, $2,491/yr · $12,454 over 5 years
Estimate from NRCan city and highway ratings, your split and your prices. Plug-in hybrids are calculated on gasoline unless comparison is on. Real-world use varies, especially in winter.
BMW warranty in Canada
Years / km, whichever comes first- Basic (bumper to bumper)
- Not verified
- Powertrain
- Not verified
- Corrosion perforation
- Not verified
- Roadside assistance
- Not verified
The manufacturer’s Canadian warranty has not been verified for this model yet. Terms apply to whichever comes first, years or km.
Safety and recalls
Transport Canada · updated 2026-10-191 safety recall on file for the 2026 BMW X3 30 xDrive.
SteeringA software problem could cause the steering wheel to move suddenly.
Issue
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the steering wheel to move suddenly.
Safety Risk
A steering wheel that moves suddenly could increase the risk of a crash and/or injury.
Corrective Actions
BMW will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the steering system software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a BMW dealership.
Filed under X3 · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
Earlier model years · 2025: 4 · 2024: 3
SteeringA software problem could cause the steering wheel to move suddenly.
Issue
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the steering wheel to move suddenly.
Safety Risk
A steering wheel that moves suddenly could increase the risk of a crash and/or injury.
Corrective Actions
BMW will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the steering system software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a BMW dealership.
Filed under X3 · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
ElectricalThe power connector for the starter-generator may not have been manufactured properly.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the power connector for the starter-generator may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the connection between the connector and the positive battery cable may be loose. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and/or the connection could overheat.
Safety Risk
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Wiring that overheats could increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions
BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership. For certain vehicles, the dealer will replace the starter-generator and positive battery cable. For other vehicles, the dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the starter-generator and positive battery cable.
Filed under X3 · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
ElectricalThe connection securing the cable from the 48 V battery to the starter-generator may not have been tightened properly.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the connection securing the cable from the 48 V battery to the starter-generator may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the connection could loosen and cause a short circuit and/or a loss of power to the wheels.
Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine.
Safety Risk
A short circuit could increase the risk of a fire. A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions
BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, tighten the nuts. The dealer will replace the 48 V battery cable and/or the starter-generator, as necessary.
Filed under X3 · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
LabelThe tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk
This error does not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions
This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.
Filed under X3 · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
EngineThe engine starter may not have been manufactured properly.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the engine starter may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the starter could overheat.
Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2026-040.
Safety Risk
A starter that overheats can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions
To reduce the safety risk, BMW recommends not using the remote start function and not leaving the vehicle unattended with the engine running until the recall repairs have been completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the engine starter.
Filed under X3 · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
LabelThe tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk
This error does not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions
This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.
Filed under X3 · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
SteeringThe steering gear may not have been manufactured properly.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the steering gear may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the steering gear could fail and cause a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions
BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the steering gear.
Filed under X3 · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
Recalls Transport Canada has filed under this model name. A recall may cover only some versions or build dates, so check your VIN with the manufacturer or a dealer. Transport Canada says manufacturers almost always make these repairs free of charge. How to check your vehicle →
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Against the competition
X3 30 xDrive vs rivals
The BMW X3 30 xDrive leads in 0 of 2 categories against 4 direct rivals.
- Combined fuel useEncore GX7.8 L/100 kmX3 30 xDrive: #3 of 5
- Vehonix efficiency scoreRogue Rock Creek6.7/10X3 30 xDrive: #3 of 5
Nissan · 2026
Rogue Rock Creek
MSRP not checked yet
- Combined
- 8 L
- Power
- —
- Vx score
- 6.7/10+0.1 vs the X3 30 xDrive
Where it beats the X3 30 xDrive
- AWD available
- Fewer 2026 recalls (0 vs 1)
Buick · 2026
Encore GX
MSRP not checked yet
- Combined
- 7.8 L−0.3 vs the X3 30 xDrive
- Power
- —
- Vx score
- 6.7/10+0.1 vs the X3 30 xDrive
Where it beats the X3 30 xDrive
- Uses 0.3 L/100 km less
- AWD available
- Fewer 2026 recalls (0 vs 1)
Mercedes-Benz · 2026
GLA 250 4MATIC SUV
MSRP not checked yet
- Combined
- 8.4 L+0.3 vs the X3 30 xDrive
- Power
- —
- Vx score
- 6.5/10
Where the X3 30 xDrive wins
- Uses 0.3 L/100 km less
Volkswagen · 2026
Taos 4MOTION
MSRP not checked yet
- Combined
- 8.4 L+0.3 vs the X3 30 xDrive
- Power
- —
- Vx score
- 6.5/10
Where the X3 30 xDrive wins
- Uses 0.3 L/100 km less
| Spec | BMWX3 30 xDriveThis car | NissanRogue Rock Creek | BuickEncore GX | Mercedes-BenzGLA 250 4MATIC SUV | VolkswagenTaos 4MOTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined fuel use | 8.1 L/100 km | 8 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| City / highway (L/100 km) | 8.8 / 7.1 | 8.7 / 7.2 | 8 / 7.6 | 9.4 / 7.1 | 9.4 / 7.2 |
| Vehonix efficiency score | 6.6/10 | 6.7/10 | 6.7/10 | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drivetrain | No | AWD available | AWD available | No | No |
| Drivetrains | — | AWD | AWD | — | — |
| Rated configurations | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Recalls this model year | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Compare | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → |
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