2024 BMW X3 Towing Capacity

2024 BMW X3 driving in the mountains


Drivers searching for the next versatile SUV can’t go wrong with the BMW X3! Offering premium performance, a comfortable cabin, and the latest technology to keep you connected on the Westlake Village roads, the BMW X3 ensures you have all the capability you need to tackle the morning commute or your next weekend adventure. But if that weekend trip involves a boat or a trailer, you may be wondering: How much can the BMW X3 tow? When properly equipped, the 2024 BMW X3 towing capacity can reach up to 4,400 pounds! Learn more about how much you can tow and what power you can expect from the BMW X3 with this guide from Rusnak BMW.

What is the 2024 BMW X3 Towing Capacity?

Regardless of which 2024 BMW X3 trim you choose, drivers can expect to tow up to 4,400 pounds with the factory-installed BMW towing hitch. That leaves several performance options for your new BMW SUV on the table, including three powerful engines across the lineup that will help you take on your next journey out of Malibu! Explore the 2024 BMW X3 engines and their specs below to see which will give you the blend of power and towing efficiency you need for your Los Angeles drives:

  • 2.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo Inline Four-Cylinder Engine (s/xDrive30i): Capable of up to 248 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque
  • 3.0L BMW M TwinPower Turbo Inline Six-Cylinder Engine (M40i): Capable of up to 382 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque
  • 3.0L BMW M TwinPower Turbo Inline Six-Cylinder Engine (M): Capable of up to 473 hp and 457 lb-ft of torque

2024 BMW Towing Features

To help you make the most out of your 4,400-pound BMW X3 towing capacity, this BMW SUV comes with a wealth of complementary performance features under the hood. Some of the standard features you can enjoy while towing around Thousand Oaks include:

  • Trailer hitch
  • Dynamic Stability Control
  • Brake fade compensation
  • Start-off assistant
  • Brake drying
  • Dynamic Traction Control
  • Driving Dynamics Control with ECO PRO, COMFORT, and SPORT modes
  • Rearview camera
  • And more!

BMW X3 Towing Capacity & Other Performance Specs

As we said, the BMW X3 towing capacity reaches 4,400 pounds. But what about the other performance specs? There are three powertrain options, and the most powerful, the BMW X3 M, can crank out 473 hp. Here are the specs of each powertrain:

2023 BMW X3 sDrive30i / xDrive30i

  • Power: 248 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque (2.0L TwinPower Turbo i4)
  • Drivetrain: BMW sDrive rear-wheel drive or BMW xDrive all-wheel drive

2023 BMW X3 M40i

  • Power: 382 hp and 368 lb-ft of torque (3.0L M Performance TwinPower Turbo i6)
  • Drivetrain: BMW xDrive all-wheel drive

2023 BMW X3 M

  • Power: 473 hp and 457 lb-ft of torque (3.0-liter BMW M TwinPower Turbo i6)
  • Drivetrain: BMW xDrive all-wheel drive

What the BMW Towing Capacity Can Handle

Westlake Village drivers like to play as hard as they work. The X3 is a great SUV to own if you like to take the boat or jet skis out to the lake on the weekend. Here are just some of the things the BMW towing capacity can handle:

  • Small travel trailer
  • Pop-up camper
  • A-frame camper
  • Teardrop trailer
  • Small enclosed utility trailer
  • Small open utility trailer
  • Tow dolly
  • Fishing boat trailer
  • Motorcycle trailer
  • Jet ski trailer
  • Canoe/kayak trailer

Learn More About BMW Towing Capabilities at Rusnak BMW!

When you’re ready to start towing your favorite gear around Thousand Oaks, contact Rusnak BMW! Our team will set up a test drive so you can experience the power and capabilities of the new BMW X3 in person. In the meantime, consider browsing our new vehicle specials to see how you can save on your next BMW SUV when you shop with Rusnak BMW.

 

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