Compare 2024 BMW X3 vs 2024 BMW X5

2024 BMW X3 vs 2024 BMW X5

Serving Fairfax, VA

BMW offers several stellar options for SUV shoppers to consider, including the compact X3 and the midsize X5. These luxury crossovers strike a happy balance with their solid capabilities, premium features, and great aesthetics. At BMW of Fairfax, we consistently focus on the individual satisfaction of each shopper, and we can give you complete details about the models that interest you.

Performance

For the 2024 X3, two engine systems are offered for the three trim levels. The first two trims will impress you with their 248-horsepower, four-cylinder, turbocharged 2.0-liter engine. The top trim has a mild-hybrid V6, 3.0-liter system producing 382 horsepower. All trims have an eight-speed auto transmission. The first trim has rear-wheel drive, and the other two trims have all-wheel drive.

In comparison, the 2024 X5 has four trims with three available powertrains. You will find a 375-horsepower, turbo 3.0-liter, V6 engine with an eight-speed auto transmission in the first two trim levels. The first trim has rear-wheel drive while the second trim has all-wheel drive. A V6 plug-in hybrid system is also available and produces 483 horsepower. Its all-electric range is 40 miles. The top trim has a high-performance system that features a 4.4-liter turbo, V8, 523 horsepower engine. Its associated features are all-wheel drive, a sports exhaust, sports brakes, a sport-tuned adaptive suspension, and a few others.

Appearance

The X3 has an engaging, confident look with a tall cabin, a tapered and defined hood, and well-accented side panels. A chrome grille with vertical accents, premium air intake ports, and double-elemental LED headlights distinguishes the nose. The X5 is also a tall vehicle, and its curved hood shows less descent than the X3’s. The hood and well-styled sides are remarkably defined, and the sides have a low-mounted accent near the front fender. The nose has a comparable grille, darker headlights, slender air intakes, and a U-shaped, flat-bottom accent below the grille.

Features

Both the X3 and X5 are loaded with elite features and finishes. They are available with remote engine start, a Harman Kardon sound system, a wireless charging pad, leather upholstery, a drive recorder, a surround-view camera, heated front seats, automated parking assistance, a head-up display, a 12.3-inch digital instrument screen, a 12.3-inch infotainment system screen, a panoramic sunroof, a hands-free liftgate, and many additional features. The X5 also has a Bowers & Wilkins sound system, hands-free highway driving, a four-zone climate control system, heated rear seats, soft-close doors, and a few others in select trim levels.

Are you looking forward to continuing your comparison of the 2024 X3 and X5 crossovers in person? Visit BMW of Fairfax today for a test drive of any vehicles in our extensive inventory.