BMW is ready to bring their Crossover SUV, the new BMW X3 to the Indian car market to take on the Audi Q5 and the yet to be launched Mercedes Benz GLK. The launch event is dated for 25th August 2011. BMW can look at a pricing of Rs 42.2 lakhs, and gives BMW X3 buyers the freedom to choose between X3 diesel and petrol variants.

BMW X3 petrol will be powered by a xDrive25i with a 2.5 liter engine capacity registering 206 hp and 246 Nm (181 lb.ft) of torque. The vehicle will go from 0-100km/h in under 10 seconds, and will reach top speed of 210 km/h.

The turbo xDrive20d diesel engine has a 2 liter displacement capacity. The diesel engine will produce 176 hp and 350Nm (258 lb.ft) of torque. The car will go from 0-100 km/h within 10 seconds and will see top speed of 200 km/h. The new BMW X3 diesel is expected to drive in volumes for the company.