The towing capacity shown below include the braked and unbraked towing capacity. Unbraked is when the trailer being towed does not have its own braking system. Braked is when the trailer being towed has its own braking system. The braked 2008 BMW X3 towing capacity is between 720 kg (0.72 tonnes) and 1800 kg (1.8 tonnes).
| Variant | Unbraked Capacity | Braked Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0D E83 My07 Auto Steptronic | 720kg | 1800kg |
| 3.0Si E83 My07 Auto Steptronic | 720kg | 1800kg |
| 2.5Si E83 My07 Auto Steptronic | 720kg | 1700kg |
| 2.5Si E83 My07 Manual | 720kg | 1700kg |
| 3.0D E83 My07 Auto Steptronic | 720kg | 1800kg |
| Xdrive 25I Lifestyle E83 My09 Auto Steptronic | 720kg | 1700kg |
| Xdrive 30D Lifestyle E83 My09 Auto Steptronic | 720kg | 1800kg |
| Xdrive 30I Lifestyle E83 My09 Auto Steptronic | 720kg | 1800kg |
| Xdrive 20D Lifestyle E83 My09 Auto Steptronic | 720kg | 1800kg |
| Variant | From Max Torque | From Max Power |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0D E83 My07 Auto Steptronic | 340nm @ 1750rpm | 125kw @ 4000rpm |
| Xdrive 20D Lifestyle E83 My09 Auto Steptronic | 340nm @ 1750rpm | 125kw @ 4000rpm |
| 2.5Si E83 My07 Manual | 250nm @ 2750rpm | 160kw @ 6500rpm |
| 3.0D E83 My07 Auto Steptronic | 480nm @ 1750rpm | 160kw @ 4000rpm |
| Xdrive 25I Lifestyle E83 My09 Auto Steptronic | 250nm @ 2750rpm | 160kw @ 6500rpm |
| Xdrive 30D Lifestyle E83 My09 Auto Steptronic | 480nm @ 1750rpm | 160kw @ 4000rpm |
| 3.0Si E83 My07 Auto Steptronic | 315nm @ 2750rpm | 200kw @ 6600rpm |
| Xdrive 30I Lifestyle E83 My09 Auto Steptronic | 315nm @ 2750rpm | 200kw @ 6600rpm |
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