2024 BMW X3 vs. 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Review

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2024 BMW
X3

MSRP*: $46,900 to $61,900
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2024 Toyota
Grand Highlander

MSRP*: $43,320 to $53,795
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MPG - City 21 - 23 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 29 MPG 26 - 28 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 62.7 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 248-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 382-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, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 248 - 382 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 185.9 in 201.4 in
Exterior Width 74.4 - 74.7 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 36.4 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 41.1 in
Rear 39.1 in
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

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Grand Highlander than in the BMW X3, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Toyota Grand Highlander will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the BMW X3.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW X3 as you will with the Toyota Grand Highlander, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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). Whether you pick the BMW X3 or the Toyota Grand Highlander, it's going to cost you about the same.

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
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.