Safety

The X3 earned a 2009 Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the agency's highest award. That means it earned top scores in IIHS' frontal-offset, side-impact and rear crash tests. All X3s have standard electronic stability control and a full complement of airbags.

As of publication, the Q5, GLK350 and XC60 hadn't been tested by IIHS.

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    Bluetooth audio
    At a glance Music files on external devices such as audio devices or mobile phones can be played back via Bluetooth. Use of a mobile phone as an audio source. The sound is output on the ...

    Controls
    Activating Switch position with the ignition switched on. The turning lamps are automatically switched on depending on the steering angle or the use of turn signals. Standstill function: to ...

    Storage compartments inside the vehicle
    Compartments are located next to the steering column, on the doors and in the center console. Coupe: clothes hooksThere are clothes hooks in the rear. Items of clothing hung from the hooks must n ...