2025 BMW X3 vs. 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Review

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2025 BMW
X3

MSRP*: $49,950 to $64,700
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2025 Toyota
Grand Highlander

MSRP*: $40,860 to $54,045
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MPG - City 25 - 27 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 33 MPG 26 - 28 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 67.1 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 393-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 255 - 393 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 4,001 - 4,850 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 187.2 in 201.4 in
Exterior Width 75.6 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Info not available Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Info not available Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Convenience
The BMW X3 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Toyota Grand Highlander, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The BMW X3 is somewhat more expensive than the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Dimensions
Since the BMW X3 is much slimmer than the Toyota Grand Highlander, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the BMW X3, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Handling
The BMW X3 has a larger turning radius than the Toyota Grand Highlander, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Grand Highlander is clearly the choice over the BMW X3 for pulling heavy loads. The BMW X3 has a little less horsepower than the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the BMW X3 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the BMW X3 seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Grand Highlander. The BMW X3 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Grand Highlander.