We do not recommend towing a caravan that is heavier than 1860 kg kg with this BMW.
In this advice we assume an average caravan with a weight of 1250 kg. Remember that the exact performance depends on the chosen caravan and that air resistance and dimensions have an influence.
Performance
Weight
The BMW X3 xDrive 30e with a Caravan as an example with an actual weight of 1250 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the BMW is in general very good. If the hybrid battery is not completely empty. And also the weight of the Caravan with a User Payload (-410 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
278
323
Mountains
Risk of snaking
322
242
Weight ratio: 55% (61% of kerbweight)
1250 kg
2265 kg
Attention
The BMW is a hybrid car. The calculated performance depends on the amount of power available in the battery. The advice and performance are based on average use where there is still a small amount of power in the battery.
Also make a calculation of the BMW on the fuel engine only in case the battery is empty.
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BMW X3 xDrive 30e Caravan as an example
Actual Weights
Caravan as an example: 1250 kg.
BMW X3 xDrive 30e: 2265 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 55%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 278 points).
Speeds of 81 mph (131 km/h) to 92 mph (148 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 323 points).
Higher revs (1800 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 9.7 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 322 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 24%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (3100 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 73 mph (117 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the BMW is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 55%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 61%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 242 points.
If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.
Conclusion
Performance is very good.
Safe driving is possible.
It's a perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.