2022 BMW X3 M Competition - POV Driving Impressions

Engine: 3.0L Twin-turbo Inline-6
503 hp @ 7300 rpm, 442 lb-ft torque @ 2600 rpm
8-Speed Automatic Transmission
MSRP + Destination: $71,095
Fuel Economy - 14 mpg City, 19 mpg hwy
Curb weight: 4549 lb
Wheelbase: 112.8 in
Length: 186.2 in
Width: 74.7 in
Height: 65.7 in
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[@mohamad_ali8668]

I am a person very obsessed with sports cars even though I do not own any car because its price is very expensive in my country Syria, but when I watch your videos I feel like I am the one driving this amazing car. Thank you 💜💜

[@powrich12]

Every time I see the taillights I just think of the halo energy sword.

[@islesfan24]

Got a 22 X3M Comp about a year ago in Marina Bay Blue. Absolutely love the car, practical when you want it to be and just a monster when you want to have some fun

[@alengreen589]

I like the price from $ 71k very much because in Germany the car starts with $ 100k without any option, with nice options $ 115 - 125k.

[@dirkcurritzki9585]

Taxes in Europe are crazy

[@ericgrimm821]

here in Brazil its 750k brl which is about 150k usd so stop complaining hahah

[@squidwardshouse67]

@@dirkcurritzki9585 Yeah but they’re already included in the price. And the roads are much better. Still costs more but for some it’s worth it.

[@alengreen589]

@@dirkcurritzki9585 yeah 😓we have 19% in Germany.

[@alengreen589]

@@ericgrimm821 Wow thats insane 😳

[@stevenortiz9982]

I love watching videos like this it’s so relaxing and fun to watch 😊

[@DhruvDrives]

I love my 2020 X3M. It’s amazing to drive and is a gorgeous SUV.

[@danman5131]

Got a 22 M40i myself and I agree that the seats aren't as comfortable as you like it. As for the performance it exceeded my expectations and then some. It pulls hard off the line and could blow by most cars on the road. My sales rep actually recommended the m40i in lieu of the X3MC. Said X3MC more for people who want to track their SUV and the low end torque is an issue with poor MPG. Perfect all rounder and can always tune the B58.

[@BoKnowsWeather]

One of the better demo videos I’ve ever seen. Finally someone pushing the car to the limit in a responsible manner!

[@TheOverpowered1]

his sport car POV's are the best on youtube

[@wesleywalls7582]

We just picked up a ‘22 X3 M40i and for day-to-day, it’s about as hard core as most people would need. Nice balance between luxury and sport. I think if I were to go hard-core, full-M, I wouldn’t want to compromise the performance with this lifted body style and would go with the base M3…manual of course.

[@565565]

Have you driven the G80 M3 in manual? It feels like stirring a Boba Tea straw in a cup of dog shit. Plus they neutered the S58 severely in that application, dynos show iys far worse than the numbers show. It's like BMW knew they were going to kill the manual but wanted you to beg them to kill it first. Then they look like merciful heros putting a demented diseased terminal pet out of its misery. All according to plan. Anyway the real reason to get this X3M comp, and the reason we got ours, is for your wife. No cis gendered hetero male with normal T levels and no active psychological diagnosis should be caught dead as the sole owner operator of a compact luxury SUV. We tested the X 40i because there were plenty on the lot unsold but placed an order for the X3M comp for the wife. The X 40i (refuse to call it an M), was okay for a grocery getter but rather underwhelming. The reason to buy this car is so you can satisfy the compact SUV body shape requirements that she wants, but also satisfy the M3 comp xdrive powertrain you need. For myself I got a CT5 V blackwing in 6MT, because that's a manual car made to celebrate the manual, not suffocate it with a pillow to the face.

[@wesleywalls7582]

@@565565 awesome...total props to you on the CT5-V Blackwing manual. That is PINNACLE sports sedan!

[@chamilton83]

@@wesleywalls7582 don’t feed the trolls. This guy is clearly trying to compensate for something.

[@wat2875]

@@chamilton83seemed like a pretty straight forward argument. The new manual m3's are not great.

[@565565]

To those that say a X 40i is nearly as fast, consider this, in terms of trap speed (the only true measure of straight line power) the X3m Comp is faster than the X 40i by a greater margin than the X 40i is to the X 30i, truly different leagues.

[@johnl.38]

Where does that ever become relevant though lol. All out performance SUVs just don't make much sense, the higher COG but firm suspension will make the ride brutal as a daily, and why would one ever get it as a track car over a sedan or coupe?

[@rahatchoudhury175]

Haha I like that savagegeese shoutout. Thanks for another awesome drive/review.

[@More_Row]

Great point about the engine eco engine power off setting actually staying off. I have pulled my hair over that one many a times.

[@nonefvnfvnjnjnjevjenjvonej3384]

you should do a video on your setup. yours is one of the smoothest head mounted video channels on youtube.

[@wat2875]

Best video of this car, hands down.

[@lzyjayy-_-]

my cousin had an x3 m and it was terrifying to ride cuz we were in New York which the area he lived in had narrow and winding roads and the 0-60 was insane! plus the car i drive is a 122 hp fwd which isn’t fast so i wasn’t prepared for the insane power and torque that the car had! oh and we went top speed in his bmw while racing someone on the highway. the top speed was 161 mph i think.

[@franktdot5932]

He tried looking at sound adjustments but, topher completely missed the equalizer which is very adjustable. Let’s you set bass, mids and treble to your liking. This needs to be set to your preference before you can give an honest opinion of the sound. I’m not complaining topher, just letting you know! 😉 Awesome review as always!!!

[@mark_e82]

I really like my 2021 m40i when you see the mpg this gets and the msrp. Also the b58 has a more usable torque band for day to day driving.

[@TheTopher]

I think for most people the M40i is the way to go, it's such a great all-rounder.

[@scotthilly5653]

Great work Chris! One thing I cannot stand about the 2021+ S58 M Cars - that “farting” on the upshift is completely synthesized thru the speakers, there’s nothing thru the exhaust - as opposed to many Audi’s (even base Q5’s, let alone RS5’s), Mercedes, even VW’s. It’s sad and pretty appalling, honestly. Fake engine noise is fine, fake upshift noise is not.

[@hectorg1192]

Agreed on the funky tail lights

[@therealicon4781]

High performance vehicles is pointless in America with the low speed limit. It's a crime keeping vehicles like this under 120 mph.

[@jonathandeutz4511]

Go Go germani 😎

[@FKtooswavey]

thats why we go to mexico

[@gavcom4060]

good. the average rich goon won’t be able to take this thing above 100 without risk of crashing and killing themselves or somebody else

[@franktdot5932]

You can have plenty of fun with a fast vehicle. It’s not all about top speed.

[@gjurov13_20]

Well this car can go 160 mph i dont think you understand what 120 mph is, its 200 kilometers per hour, only two places in the world you are allowed to legally drive 120 mph, on a track or on the autobahn which i dont think i will drive on any public road more than 120 mph consistently, i have reached 125 mph in the middle of the night in America on the 355, and yes we are unfortunate in America only because we dont have that much tracks that we can go to and our drivers are npcs but i love how you can just say 120 mph casually without any knowledge whatsoever how that feels and how fast it actually is

[@RichardinNC1]

I really like my 2020 X3M. A bit firm but I've comfortably done 1000 mile round trips in it. I've heard the 2022s have improved ride quality and low end torque a bit, my biggest complaint with my 2020. I actually did have a rough idle and miss but new plugs resolved that. Your test X3M should have the adaptive cruise. It has the buttons for it on the wheel. I agree it should be standard these days, when a Subbie or Mazda has it standard. I have auto-crossed it and plan to do a track day or 2 as well.

[@ryanb8736]

Touch screens with scroll wheels are the best.

[@jdtechgear]

It's crazy to notice that Launch Control wasn't even activated on any the launches! Test drove a Macan and while plenty fast and softer and a bit more handling prowess, was way too small. The X3 M40i was great, but it had run flats and wasn't all that much softer, and I wanted more power at the top end. The X3M was my favorite out of all 3. It really does embody the sports car in a practical package, so now I don't have to pay insurance and tax on 2 vehicles and don't have lay awake at night ridding the sports car.

[@LxiEQ]

don’t normally see X3 M but getting this will make it look like i have the entire line up

[@Eiitotpwpaqo]

Love how you reviewed this car 💪🏻

[@gothops154]

The spare tire is an available option btw. I think there’s a misconception that cars don’t have spares anymore. They do, they’re just option (unfortunately). But in this case the trunk floor has to be raised a few inches to fit the spare so that’s why it’s not standard anymore

[@jhrodriguez08]

Nice speedy on Thopher’s wrist 😎

[@fbglboogie4300]

Good video👍🏽, only missing exhaust sound

[@pascutia]

I love that BMW lets you slide it like that if you turn everything off. I think the better solution is the X3 M40i. Cheaper, should ride better, fast enough, and less hardcore than this. But that S58 is an absolute animal!!

[@mikedot2260]

agreed. the M40i is only .01 slower than the X3M in 0-60

[@BendyTendy]

@@mikedot2260 its actually a half a second slower. 3.9 X3m and 4.4 for the m40i.

[@bim1376]

@@mikedot2260 x3M tested 3.3 to 60 in some publications

[@NoPPMan80]

waking up early to put in the work. could never be me waking up early though

[@bxp1696]

Those taillights eventually grow on you. I didnt like them at first either but now I like them. They are definitely different than anything on the road today.

[@ItsOleg]

This thing looks gnarly🔥

[@brianwinkler8183]

This is a relative bargain, and this has a great interior. Most of all, it’s not full on Bucky beaver up front.

[@abcdLeeXY]

Now I can get my groceries faster than anyone else!

[@Veyronp87]

Man it is an impressive SUV

[@ridgefrost]

i think one thing that really disappointed me about this car was the speaker, it had no bass at all and was just such a let down in an otherwise near perfect car, it was also funny to immediately see him go through the speaker settings almost like he was trying to turn up the bass lol

[@BobsGT235]

I have the X5M competition. I find the shifter very easy to use.

[@bazilgamerdeer1239]

i was HOPING you'd drive this car I'm waitin to buy the 2020 year off a family member

[@airpolska]

I have an X3 M40i LCI and was considering this but the slightly lower tq down low and significant price difference didn't seem worth it.

[@snoopdagg7900]

i love how everything is so cheap in the US, here in europe we bought an x3 20d for 65k€. 20d is not even for sale in the US

[@_.crzzyy._]

Love it

[@ryanb8736]

Savage geese always coming into the video 😂

[@paulguy2545]

They’re like “Oh hey, here’s the Topher in another ride…. let’s just say hello!” 😅

[@gooden000]

First time i ever see someone review a car at night

[@071949]

Hi Chris, I had to 🙂 at the occasional speedometer blurring; triple digits, eh?😉

[@lilchvrles]

It’s been damn near freezing these past few michigan mornings

[@twothicc]

I went from Michelin 4S to Continental ExtremeContacts way smoother, softer, safer not even close..

[@vic_li]

am i the only one that thinks the taillights look amazing? Great video btw!

[@Kimchiguy79]

While I assume BMW made some changes to this LCI model's suspension tuning - I'd imagine it's still pretty hard as a daily driver. I traded my 2020 X3M Comp for a 2022 M3 Comp xDrive and couldn't be happier with the switch. But for what it's worth, if I needed the extra cargo capacity then the X3M isn't a bad choice. Side note - TheTopher's driving skills are always entertaining and pushes cars way beyond what I'd be comfortable doing on regular roads! Total props to the giant 🍒 this guy has for hooning (but never being reckless).

[@razorraysolarsavings70]

Some of us love the reckless driving, it’s his signature. Lol

[@franktdot5932]

Are you saying the 2022 M3 comp xdrive is a more comfortable ride than the X3M comp?

[@Kimchiguy79]

@@franktdot5932 Absolutely. Much more compliant and liveable

[@RealAntek]

@@Kimchiguy79wrong

[@JustHoonIt]

Does the x3m ACTUALLY have more cargo capacity, though? Genuine question

[@MauriceBln1]

The taillights look great in my opinion.

[@user-uv7iv1uq4h]

Very nice car x3 m 👍👍👍👍💥💯

[@MrHuvle]

every so often a blinking green arrow pointing left or right in the gauge cluster would appear... I haven't seen that in a BMW before, what is that?

[@YA-xi9nf]

Can you test drive the X3 M40i

[@skies44]

What would you choose if you had to pick one car for a young family ? X3 M Competition or M3 Competition (2024 models)?

[@jdmteggy2388]

This is one of best do it all vehicles the legendary s58 sounds beautiful i want one u can find 2019 one for.good price

[@dashanyuan2403]

watching this in the year 2024 and hear tropher says BMW's interior design is probably going downhill from this🤣He can predict the future guys

[@myemailiscool]

Interesting to hear your thoughts on the michelin tires being loud, i have the pilot sport all season 4's, and they are LOUD. seems like this is just a thing with michelin's more performance oriented tires then 🤔

[@samphan2859]

the blurred out speed 😂

[@Jonah-in-Boise-ID]

25:09 Good thing cops don’t watch more than 20 minutes.

[@Aphrodave]

I bet if you took of that front strut bar, the car would feel less stiff in the front.

[@toddhall3720]

Brain mushy and more savage geese in the same review? Sounds like close to a perfect vehicle lol

[@levonlyons]

I like this BMW SUV

[@TheOverpowered1]

please do a 2024 X3 M

[@rlrihards948]

This ir real car guy, not like those kids on TikTok 😂

[@deeppurplefan]

Speed limit on that on ramp was definitely 95 mph.

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

I wonder: how close you can get the X3 M50d to this M Comp version, in terms of handling and ride feel? Because I'd love the 35-40 mpg of the diesel!

[@kidnapthemoneyy01]

X3 M40d*

[@bingbing2515]

Taillights kind of reminds me of the Halo Sword... I want

[@JoeJacksonGT3]

I owned one for 4 months. I must be getting old because it was too firm for my liking. Also, it was much smaller on the interior after we brought our dog with us and a few bags. I'm sure it is great for those that have 5 different vehicles in their garage, but it wasn't a fit for me.

[@peterg6953]

Was it a LCI or pre-lci?

[@ezekielalexander709]

Too bad we dont get the rsq3 here in America it'd be a great comparison to this The taillights are clean they look like swords from halo

[@wesleywalls7582]

That wouldn’t be in the same size class…the Q5 is the direct competitor to the X3.

[@padtpinsaikeo7238]

Why do you need to hide speed when you drive over 70-80 mph? any reason or because it's over speed limit

[@alengreen589]

It´s fast for a SUV and has a very good 6 Cyl. engine, only the exterior design is not my couple of tea, thanks for the review.

[@robert039]

Cup

[@alengreen589]

@@robert039 thank you.

[@zoomzoom3839]

This engine puts down way more power than what BMW says, 503hp and 442lb ft of torque is a lot less than what the real numbers are, many people have run power tests on these M3s and the X3M and they’ve found that this engine produces more like 560hp and over 500lb ft of torque.

[@senorgato70]

I had a 21 X3 M40i and the ride was very unrefined and pretty stiff while it definitely handled incredibly well. I cannot imagine how stiff this suspension is. While I get it that this is a full-on M car, like AMG, I'm not sure I can be okay with such a jittery and punishing ride quality.

[@wesleywalls7582]

We just picked up a ‘22 LCI X3 M40i, and I concur it’s a bit too stiff…no idea why, with the adjustable dampers, they should have made “comfort” more compliant. But the worst offense are the hard, uncomfortable seats! That being said, a really great all-arounder.

[@DMCarReviews]

@@wesleywalls7582 Stiff? You serious? This is one of the most comfortable cars I have driven (it is a little stiffer than a 750i, but still fairly soft). Rides amazing for an SUV. The seats are incredibly comfortable and supportive, and don't wear you out on very long drives.

[@zuah04881]

Love your reviews , wish I had money to afford them. Would love to know how much it would cost financing and insuring them. Are you able to recommend something more affordable for average people.

[@kermit1]

GV70

[@porfiriato84]

2023 X1 looks good.

[@RichardinNC1]

The base X3 30i is nice, can be well equipped in the $50K's and 255 HP has enough pep for most or the X3 M40i has 380 HP, still saves $10K over the X3M.

[@duckypcs]

Thank you for bluring the speed and not putting in the stupid b-roll.

[@ARentz07]

I really like the idea of this X3 M. The only thing I'd question is, as a one-car car, if you will, would it be worth going for this as opposed to just sticking with an X3 M40i?

[@limitedreach4446]

The X3 M is too stiff. Considering how tunable the B58 is, you can just tune it to the X3 M’s power figure.

[@jabariphillips8855]

I’ve driven the 2022 M40i and I would say it’s plenty sufficient and athletic enough if you don’t want to deal with a firm ride from the M.

[@chamilton83]

I have the m40i and it is way more power than you need for the street. The X3M is absolutely insane.

[@565565]

It depends on your frame of reference. If you are driving a 1998 Honda civic with a misfire, then the X 40 will feel kinda okay. If you are driving anything with reasonable performance, then it will be slow. I'm daily driving a CT5 V blackwing, the X 40i we looked at for my wife felt like the turbos disconnected. The X3m comp we got her at least feels like it's in the same solar system as the blackwing, the X 40i didn't feel like it was in the same Galaxy. Don't be fooled by the 0 to 60 times, that's all launch. Unless you like fixing your ZF 8 speed all the time, it's irrelevant. Look at trap speeds. The X3m Comp's trap speed advantage over the X40i is larger than the X40i trap speed over the X30i. If you didn't care about speed just get the X30i. The X40i is pointless.

[@chamilton83]

@@565565 If you feel like 400 horsepower is not enough for a street car, you are delusional. In the US, you’d be lucky to even use 75% of that power in most driving situations. Who is taking the X3 to a drag strip or the track?

[@wbwayne8887]

Besides quality of materials due to a much lower price point and fwd vs awd, how does it compare to the driving experience of the Kona N?

[@embiggens1]

I really considered an X3M, but glad I went with the M340i instead. Cheaper, better dynamics, way better fuel economy (I average about 23 mostly city). Wonderful all around car. Glad I didn't cave to the SUV craze.

[@kiplingordon]

Amen

[@kurtkaster1403]

Enjoy the shifter brother. It looks like it and the gauge cluster are going away. Getting replaced with a frickin toggle switch and huge screen. Why BMW???

[@Alexisurdaddy]

BMW needs regular silver back! Leave a like if you agree!!

[@thelot9880]

What camera do you use to make your videos?

[@TheTopher]

Just started using a hero 11

[@thelot9880]

@@TheTopher thanks for the reply👍

[@jimmyyoung163]

suspension is very hard, can hear the car is bumping on the road

[@Iwo26]

This seems to be a better daily driver than X5M.

[@_M3NACE_]

You would really take this over an M3? If the extra space isn't a factor? I can't see why someone would...

[@raimecutie]

Those taillight look from halo video game

[@cloud-ny5ux]

14mpg bruh💀

[@Invis_Space]

I had one of these for a while. Realised I’d gone to far from what I loved. The car is ver capable, BUT it made almost every passenger car sick. Multiple people threw up 😬 The car was fun on the street. Rustled with a lot of very high end italian cars. One day while transporting a desk. Either stayed well ahead or hung in there. But for me I felt very disconnected from the car. These cars are truly impressive but they’re so good at so many things, they really aren’t GREAT at anything. Except straight lines. I now drive a lotus exige 410 sport. Would love to hear your thoughts on that 😂🙊

[@Frosty4326]

I thought they would put the v8 from the m5 in this. The i6 from the m3 and m4 is good too though

[@zoomzoom3839]

This X3M has incredible power, it’s more than enough, it pulls 0-60 in like 3.8 seconds. That’s almost a full second faster than a Range Rover Sport.

[@Frosty4326]

@@zoomzoom3839 true, I never said it's bad.

[@ateebansari9167]

The X5M and X6M get the S63 V8.

[@jdmteggy2388]

Get a 2019 or 2020 with better taillights.. and the legendary s58 sings

[@brockthomas2804]

you didn't use launch control on any of those

[@MrSamoXz]

Why u r bluring the speed

[@kermit1]

Heard it rides too firm

[@DMCarReviews]

Don't listen to rumors.

[@TheCrosscrescent99]

God I wish bmw made these manual

[@marlonmalave7098]

kind of a bummer to see halogen lights instead of LED’s for interior lighting…

[@marlonmalave7098]

@@ITCHYtriggafinga0 are they really? oh, ok. idk, they look kinda bad tbh...

[@Leon575]

That exterior color though. Same color as the road, so you're not as visible as any other color would be.

[@carsonhughes2436]

The taillight design is the same as the wheels

[@unpredctable1147]

shout out to BMW for upkeeping it's 1998 interior so non chalant

[@Alex.AL_26]

Not a bad car but, but a Macan S/GTS is an overall better vehicle

[@jjchockey]

The Stelvio trumps both.

[@MauriceBln1]

Nothing beats a Porsche.

[@jjchockey]

@@MauriceBln1 this is just Q5 underneath. Porsche did work its magic to make it handle as well as possible with what they had, it’s a phenomenal vehicle. However the Stelvio has its engine mostly behind the front axle compared to in front like the Audi/Porsche, it’s AWD system is also more rear bias, and it’s engine and the car as a whole has more character. It is the most fun SUV on sale imo.

[@Alex.AL_26]

@@MauriceBln1 totally agree, just took delivery of my 2023 Macan S it is an unbelievable vehicle. I can't believe how fast I can take corners in something that is considered an SUV, it drives much more like a sports sedan.

[@DMCarReviews]

@@jjchockey The X3M smokes the Stelvio is every category, starting from performance to the technology.

[@bleki6539]

BROOO STEP ON IT ITS A NEW MODEL BRO YOU ARE DRIVING 80MPH WTF LIKE🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@TheOverpowered1]

16:10

[@b286guy]

I’d skip this and get the X3 M40i instead.

[@tomgroszek1933]

Could have done better with the wheels…

[@jayczyzyk9707]

One of the most unreliable suv in the market