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2021 BMW X3-Series M40i Sports Activity Vehicle

Trim Info:

All Wheel, Sports Activity Vehicle, Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD
21 (2020) mpg city / 27 (2020) mpg hwy

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Technical Data

Body Style:

Sports Activity Vehicle

Drivetrain:

All Wheel

EPA Classification:

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

101.4

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

4317

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

21 (2020)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

27 (2020)

Engine Type:

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Displacement:

3.0 L/183

Fuel System:

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

382 @ 5800

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

365 @ 1520

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD

Suspension Type - Front:

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear:

Multi-Link

Front Tire Size:

P245/50HR19

Rear Tire Size:

P245/50HR19

Spare Tire Size:

Compact

Front Wheel Size (in):

19 X 7.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

19 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

13.5

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

17.7

Wheelbase (in):

112.8

Length, Overall (in):

186.1

Advanced Technical Data

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):

23 (2020)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

4400

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

440

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

4400

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

440

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs):

4400

Trans Order Code:

2TB

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

5.00

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

3.20

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

2.14

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.72

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.31

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.46

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

3.38

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:

7.8 (2020)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

Multi-Link

Spare Tire Order Code:

300

Spare Wheel Size (in):

Compact

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

39.7

Brake Type:

4-Wheel Disc

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

13.7

Front Head Room (in):

Front Leg Room (in):

40.3

Front Shoulder Room (in):

57.6

Second Head Room (in):

38.5

Second Leg Room (in):

36.4

Second Shoulder Room (in):

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

74.7

Height, Overall (in):

Track Width, Front (in):

63.2

Track Width, Rear (in):

63.6

Min Ground Clearance (in):

7.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):

62.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):

28.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³):

28.7

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1):

0.82

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.64

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