2006 BMW X3

US · SUV · Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD

The 2006 BMW X3 is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: 3.0L 6-cylinder
Transmission: Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain: AWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

3.0L 6-cylinder

Combined Economy

17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

AWD

Transmission

Automatic, Manual

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	3.0L 6-cylinder
Displacement	3.0 L
Cylinders	6
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears	5 to 6
Drivetrain	AWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km)
Highway	21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 10, 2026.

17V605000: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2010 BMW X3 2.5i, X3 3.0i and X3 xDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicles. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how, the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. A second notification letter will be sent when parts…
Reported September 28, 2017. View on NHTSA
08V384000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
BMW IS RECALLING 200,000 MY 2006 3 SERIES SPORT SEAT, MY 2004-2006 5 SERIES STANDARD AND SPORT SEAT, AND MY 2004-2006 X3 PASSENGER VEHICLES. DEPENDING ON THE MANNER AND FREQUENCY OF THE FRONT PASSENGER'S ENTRY AND EXIT, SMALL CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE MAT. IF THIS OCCURS, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEM, WILL BE DEACTIVATED AND THE AIR BAG…
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REWORK THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR MAT SO THAT EXTERNAL FORCE APPLICATION TO THE SEAT DOES NOT CAUSE A CRACK TO THE MAT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2008. BMW WILL ALSO EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON THESE VEHICLES TO 10…
Reported August 5, 2008. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 8, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 16, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 8, 2026

Data verified: November 8, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2006 BMW X3 have?

3.0L 6-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2006 BMW X3?

Combined fuel economy is 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2006 BMW X3 front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: AWD.

Are there recalls for the 2006 BMW X3?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 10, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.