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Ground clearance (also understood as Ride height) calculates the interval between the bottom point of the car’s undercarriage and the point of the tires’ contact with the level area. Nevertheless, the manufacturer of the model might utilize tiny tweaks to the typical program to come up with enticing stats entailing the valid distance from the shock absorbers, the engine oil pan or the muffler to the ground could be lower than mentioned in the published characteristics.
It is no wonder cause rational car buyers strive for a lifted ground clearance to get rid of headache when parking near the high edges or on trip through the harsh land. The correct ride height of the model differs between 200 to 212 mm based on the year of production and equipment. Remember that a well- packed car will definitely sacrifice about 1 inch of ground clearance.
Luckily, the model ground clearance can be increased with the help of spacers for shock absorbers to help the car rest higher off the ground. While making a taller model, you lose a portion of the erstwhile stability and maneuverability in angled turns. On the other hand model ground clearance can be diminished in the name of improved handling and stability.
There a number of ways to increase ground clearance. When it comes to lifting or lowering your BMW X3 you can choose between bigger tires, a leveling kit, coil spring assisters, coilovers, airlift suspension, suspension lifts, etc.
06.2017 – 2019
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| xDrive 30d AT | 200 |
| xDrive M40d AT | 200 |
| xDrive 20i AT | 203 |
| xDrive 20i AT Urban | 203 |
| xDrive 20i AT Luxury | 203 |
| xDrive 20d AT | 203 |
| xDrive 20d AT Urban | 203 |
| xDrive 20d AT M Sport | 203 |
| xDrive 20d AT xLine | 203 |
| xDrive 30i AT | 203 |
| xDrive 30i AT M Sport | 203 |
| xDrive 30d AT Luxury | 203 |
| xDrive 30d AT M Sport | 203 |
| xDrive M40i AT | 203 |
| xDrive AT M Special Edition | 203 |
| xDrive AT M Competition | 203 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your BMW X3. Tip 1 – Get Bigger Tires.
You can raise the ground clearance of your BMW X3 by upgrading tires to the bigger size. This will earn you extra 0,5-1 inch of clearance.
06.2014 – 11.2017
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| xDrive 20i MT | 212 |
| xDrive 20i AT | 212 |
| xDrive 20i AT M Sport | 212 |
| xDrive 20i AT Urban | 212 |
| xDrive 20d MT | 212 |
| xDrive 20d AT | 212 |
| xDrive 20d AT Special Edition | 212 |
| xDrive 20d AT xLine | 212 |
| xDrive 20d AT Urban | 212 |
| xDrive 28i AT | 212 |
| xDrive 28i AT Lifestyle | 212 |
| xDrive 28i AT Exclusive | 212 |
| xDrive 30d AT | 212 |
| xDrive 30d AT Exclusive | 212 |
| xDrive 35i AT | 212 |
| xDrive 35d AT | 212 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your BMW X3. Tip 2 – Install Leveling Kit.
Leveling kits are designed to level out the uneven stance and increase the ground clearance of your BMW X3. In most cases, the slight lift will allow for bigger tires. Please refer to Plus Sizing Guides.
11.2010 – 05.2014
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| xDrive 20i MT | 212 |
| xDrive 20i AT Urban | 212 |
| xDrive 20i AT | 212 |
| xDrive 20d MT | 212 |
| xDrive 20d AT Urban | 212 |
| xDrive 20d AT | 212 |
| xDrive 20d AT Special Edition | 212 |
| xDrive 28i AT Lifestyle | 212 |
| xDrive 28i AT Exclusive | 212 |
| xDrive 28i AT | 212 |
| xDrive 30d AT | 212 |
| xDrive 30d AT Lifestyle | 212 |
| xDrive 35i AT | 212 |
| xDrive 35d AT | 212 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your BMW X3. Tip 3 – install Suspension Lift Kit.
BMW X3 Suspension Lift Kits (only available for trucks and SUVs) provide the proper clearance between the tire and chassis when going off-road. Normally, it increases the ground clearance from 2 to 8 inches.
10.2006 – 10.2010
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| xDrive 20i MT | 201 |
| xDrive 20d MT | 201 |
| xDrive 20d AT | 201 |
| xDrive 25i MT | 201 |
| xDrive 25i AT | 201 |
| xDrive 30d MT | 201 |
| xDrive 30d AT | 201 |
| xDrive 30i MT | 201 |
| xDrive 30i AT | 201 |
| xDrive 35d AT | 201 |
02.2003 – 09.2006
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| xDrive 2.0i MT | 200 |
| xDrive 2.0d MT | 200 |
| xDrive 2.5i AT Business | 200 |
| xDrive 2.5i AT | 200 |
| xDrive 3.0d AT Business | 200 |
| xDrive 3.0i AT Business | 200 |
| xDrive 3.0i AT Luxury | 200 |
| xDrive 3.0i AT Dynamic | 200 |
11.2010 – 05.2014
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| sDrive18d MT | 212 |
| sDrive18d AT | 212 |
| xDrive20i MT | 212 |
| xDrive20i AT | 212 |
| xDrive20d MT | 212 |
| xDrive20d AT | 212 |
| xDrive28i AT | 212 |
| xDrive30d AT | 212 |
| xDrive35i AT | 212 |
| xDrive35d AT | 212 |
10.2006 – 10.2010
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| xDrive18d MT | 200 |
| xDrive20i MT | 200 |
| xDrive20d MT | 200 |
| xDrive20d AT | 200 |
| xDrive25i MT | 200 |
| xDrive25i AT | 200 |
| xDrive30d MT | 200 |
| xDrive30d AT | 200 |
| xDrive30i MT | 200 |
| xDrive30i AT | 200 |
| xDrive35d AT | 200 |
02.2003 – 09.2006
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 2.0i MT | 200 |
| 2.0d MT | 200 |
| 2.5i MT | 200 |
| 2.5i AT | 200 |
| 3.0d MT | 200 |
| 3.0d AT | 200 |
| 3.0i MT | 200 |
| 3.0i AT | 200 |
How to lower the Ground Clearance on your BMW X3.
Option 1 – Install Lowering Springs 
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Option 2 – Install Coilovers
Option 3 – Install Air Suspension Kit
