Engine Capacity Rating
2 L
Fuel Economy Rating
7.3 L/100 Km
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
248 bhp
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 Seater
Engine Assembly
2 L
Odometer Mileage
7.3 L/100 Km
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
248 bhp
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 Seater
Engine Torque Output
350 Nm
Engine Capacity Rating
2 L
Acceleration Performance
6.3 sec
Drivetrain Type
All Wheel Drive
cylinders
4

BMW 1-Series
Starting from
AED 195,000

BMW 2-Series
Starting from
AED 205,000

BMW 3-Series
Starting from
AED 222,500

BMW 4-Series
Starting from
AED 265,000

BMW 5-Series
Starting from
AED 320,000

BMW 7-Series
Starting from
AED 470,000

BMW 8-Series
Starting from
AED 470,000

BMW i5
Starting from
AED 370,000
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Two of the four X3s BMW sells in the UAE carry exactly the same price, which turns the usual trim decision into something more interesting. At that figure you choose between a bigger engine and a longer equipment list, and you cannot have both. All four are the 2024 X3 generation, a complete replacement for the car that carried the badge since 2017.
How much does the BMW X3 cost in the UAE?
The list opens at AED 310,000, and it opens twice: the xDrive20 Masterclass M Sport Package and the xDrive30 in Luxury specification are priced identically. Above them, a Masterclass version of the larger engine finally combines the two, and the M50 Masterclass at AED 398,500 is the six-cylinder M Performance car.
Which BMW X3 trim is the one to buy?
Take the engine. At the shared entry price the xDrive30 in Luxury specification gives you performance you will notice daily, whereas the Masterclass kit is largely cabin trim and driver assistance you stop registering after a month. If the budget stretches, the Masterclass version of the bigger engine combines both; the M50 is a different car entirely.
BMW X3 or Mercedes GLC?
The X3 is the better drive and the more spacious of the two, with a genuinely useful boot, a flat rear floor and body control that shames most of the class. The Mercedes GLC has the more impressive cabin and a softer ride, and it has historically been the stronger seller here, which shows in resale. The Audi Q5 is the low-drama alternative.
What does a BMW X3 cost to run in the UAE?
Ordinary for the segment, which is rather the point of an X3. The country is served by two distributors rather than one — AGMC in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, Abu Dhabi Motors in Abu Dhabi — so choose the network you can actually reach on a weekday morning, because you will be doing it annually.
Does the BMW X3 hold its value in the UAE, and what should you watch for as it ages?
It runs a little behind its class, holding about 52% after three years and 34% after five against roughly 58% and 40% for German premium SUVs here. The X3s CarSwitch inspects arrive at a median of around 95,000 km, high for the segment, reflecting how many are bought as family cars and worked hard. At that distance the cooling system, suspension bushes and service intervals actually kept are what the report should confirm.
Is a used BMW X3 the better buy?
For most buyers here, yes, because the X3 gives up value faster than its rivals do. Listings generally run from around AED 65,000 for an older example up to roughly AED 250,000 for a nearly new one, so the band covers several generations and condition varies enormously. Buy on the inspection report rather than on the badge.
Decide between engine and equipment at the shared price, then check the used X3 listings for what that money buys second-hand.