The 14 Best Luxury Compact SUVs

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4. 2016 BMW X3

Starting price: $38,950

The 2016 BMW X3 is one of the top luxury compact SUVs sold on the market today. The X3 features an extremely roomy cabin and handles above average when compared to other vehicles of the same class. U.S. News and World Report rates the auto as an 8.6 overall, an 8.8 for the critic’s rating, 9.0 performance, 8.2 on the interior, and 9.7 for safety. The overall gas mileage rating for the auto is 27 MPG (city) and 34 MPG (highway), and the stock engine in the auto is a 2.0 liter turbo-four cylinder rated at 240 horsepower. Consumers can also choose to upgrade to a 3.0 liter turbo-six rated at 300 horsepower, and a 2.0 liter diesel four cylinder as dealer drivetrain options. The maximum speed of the X3 is 127 MPH, and the auto can go from zero to 60 MPH in 5.3 seconds.