2021 BMW X3 Towing Capacity

What is the BMW X3 towing capacity? When properly equipped, you can expect the 2021 BMW X3 to tow up to 4,400 pounds. If you’re planning on hauling a teardrop camper or a couple of ATVs on your next adventure outside of Pekin, this compact BMW SAV is more than up to the task. Learn more about BMW towing features and explore the X3 engine specs with BMW of Peoria, and then contact us to schedule a test drive today!

BMW Towing Features

With its wide range of tech and performance features, the BMW X3 delivers safe, confident towing on the Washington roads. The BMW X3 may be a compact SUV, but when equipped with the BMW towing hitch, it actually can tow more than competing vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz GLC. In addition, the BMW X3 towing capacity is aided by a wide range of smart performance features, such as:

• Dynamic Traction Control
• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
• Brake Fade Compensation
• Start-off Assistant
• Brake Drying and Brake Stand-by
• 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes
• Dynamic Brake Control
• Cornering Brake Control
• Servetronic power steering assist
• Rear-view camera
• Active Driving Assistant

Optional BMW X3 features, such as Surround View with 3D View and Active Lane Keeping Assist, further enhance your BMW towing experience.

BMW X3 Engine & Powertrain Options

No matter which of the three available BMW X3 powertrain configurations you choose, you’ll enjoy an impressive tow rating with the optional towing hitch. Check out the specs of each BMW X3 powertrain below to pick out the one that will best suit your East Peoria-area driving needs:

2021 BMW X3 sDrive30i / xDrive30i

• Power: 248 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque (2.0L TwinPower Turbo i4 engine)
• Drivetrain: BMW sDrive rear-wheel drive or BMW xDrive all-wheel drive
• Curb Weight: 3,931 pounds with sDrive or 4,147 pounds with xDrive

2021 BMW X3 xDrive30e (Plug-In Hybrid)

• Power: 288 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque (2.0L TwinPower Turbo i4 with Electric Motor)
• Drivetrain: BMW xDrive all-wheel drive
• Curb Weight: 4,586 pounds

2021 BMW X3 M40i 

• Power: 382 hp and 368 lb-ft of torque (3.0L M Performance TwinPower Turbo V6)
• Drivetrain: BMW xDrive all-wheel drive
• Curb Weight: 4,244 pounds

Looking for the BMW X3 28d towing capacity? BMW diesels are no longer offered in the U.S., but at BMW of Peoria, we carry a fine selection of used X3 SUVs in stock, often including 28d models. The BMW X3 28d towing capacity tops out at 3,500 pounds.

Experience the BMW X3 Today at BMW of Peoria!

If you’d like to learn more about the BMW X3 towing capacity and performance specs, stop by the showroom at BMW of Peoria. Our knowledgeable sales team will be happy to fill you in on the available X3 configurations and make sure that you take advantage of our current X3 lease offers so you can get the best deal possible. Not sure that the X3 is the right BMW SAV for you? Take a look at our X3 vs. BMW X5 comparison.