How many crates of beer fit in a BMW X3?
The boot of a BMW X3 holds ±8 crates of beer (550 litres). With the rear seats folded down, it's ±23 (1,600 litres).
How many fit in your X3?
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By year and version
| Version | Boot | Crates | Seats folded | Crates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 550 L | ±8 | 1,600 L | ±23 |
With ±23 crates with the rear seats folded, the BMW X3 has more room than 73% of the 335 cars we compare. There are 34,510 BMW X3 cars registered in the Netherlands (RDW, as of 24 September 2026).
Similar cars
Cars with roughly the same boot space as the BMW X3:
| Model | Boot | Seats folded |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Qashqai+2 | ±8 crates | ±21 crates |
| Škoda Rapid | ±8 crates | ±21 crates |
| Citroën Xsara Picasso | ±8 crates | ±28 crates |
| Audi Q5 | ±8 crates | ±22 crates |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC | ±8 crates | ±23 crates |
| Mercedes-Benz S-klasse | ±8 crates | – |
Frequently asked questions
How many crates of beer fit in a BMW X3?
The boot of a BMW X3 holds ±8 crates of beer (550 litres). With the rear seats folded down, it's ±23 (1,600 litres).
How much boot space does a BMW X3 have?
According to the manufacturer (VDA standard), 550 litres with the rear seats up and 1,600 litres with them folded down. Because crates don't fit into corners and wheel arches, we count 50% of that space.
Boot capacity according to the manufacturer, converted using a standard crate of 40 × 30 × 26 cm. How we calculate. All BMW models: BMW.
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