2024 BMW X3 vs 2024 BMW X5

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The 2024 BMW lineup carries a solid selection of luxury crossovers and SUVs, including the popular X3 and the X5. The compact X3 and the larger X5 are comparable in several vital areas, but their extensive differences will undoubtedly influence your selection. At Century BMW, we can help you discover these models' entire appeal.

Performance

The 2024 X3 has two well-engineered powertrains available across its trims. The entry-level system is a four-cylinder turbo, 248-horsepower unit, and the top trim level is equipped with a turbo I-6, 382-horsepower engine. An adaptive suspension, upgraded brakes, and adaptive steering are optional with the first engine and standard with the more powerful engine. For the 2024 X5, the standard engine is a 375-horsepower, turbo six-cylinder unit with adaptive suspension dampers and an optional air suspension system. The X5 also has a turbo six-cylinder, plug-in hybrid system that generates 483 horsepower and a gas-powered, turbo V8, 523-horsepower option. The V8 engine features an adaptive suspension, sports brakes, sports exhaust, and sports differential.

Appearance

The X3 is an elegant crossover with a sporty side. Its look features sweeping accent lines running down the gently sloped hood and across the doors. The kidney grille has chrome vertical bars. It pairs with an aggressive bumper and tall, powerful air vents. The beautiful headlights are styled with a pair of rounded LED elements. The X5 is a taller, longer model with stronger, crisp personality lines and a front fender air vent on the sides. The grille has the same style as the X3's grille, but it tapers outward to a point at the top. The headlights are also sharper and have a smoky filter. The X5 also stands out with its tall, slender air vents and metal-accented, three-sided bumper.

Features

As coveted luxury crossovers, the X3 and the X5 share numerous features. Both are offered with a Harman Kardon sound system, heated front seats, a wireless device charging pad, remote engine start, leather upholstery, a drive recorder, an auto parking system, a surround-view camera, adaptive cruise control, a head-up display, heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel and numerous others. The X5 also has a Bowers & Wilkins audio system with surround sound, hands-free highway driving, a four-zone climate control system, and others.

Our associates at Century BMW hold significant standards for the satisfaction of each customer, and we are enthusiastic about helping you decide between the X3 and the X5. To compare these models with a test drive, visit our Century BMW showroom today.