2022 BMW X3 M40i - You DON'T NEED The X3M

This is my 2022 BMW X3 M40i Review! In this video, I will give you a full tour of the BMW X3 2022 and I will tell you why you don't need to go for the BMW X3M. The 2022 BMW X3 receives a few upgrades on the inside along with an exterior facelift.
One of the most interesting things about the BMW X3 G01 is the interior volume. The BMW X3 interior is very spacious. However, the X3 2022 is still missing some modern tech like a wireless charger. But focusing on the BMW X3 M40i - this thing pumps out 382-hp and goes from 0 to 60 in 4.4 secs. After driving the 2022 BMW X3 M40i, you will start to feel like you don't even need to go for the X3M. In this review, I will also talk about the BMW X3 vs Audi Q5 battle as well as the BMW X3 vs Mercedes-GLC battle. I was never really a fan of this thing but after driving the BWM X3 2022 for a week - it has won me over. Let's take a closer look at the BMW X3 M40i!
0:00 - Intro
0:52 - BMW X3 Test Drive
3:30 - BMW X3 M40i Launch Control
3:54 - BMW X3 M40i Exhaust Sound
4:16 - Features
5:31 - Price / Trim Details
7:42 - Specs / Horsepower / 0 to 60 MPH
8:35 - Exterior Design
9:33 - Cargo Capacity
9:48 - Interior Quality / Design
10:36 - Random Cool Things
11:48 - My Opinion
#BMW #X3 #BMWX3M40i

[@omardrives]

Just dropped my review of the BMW X3M Competition! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKTKc31tjs-Haac

[@rodlawrence860]

We have a 2021 and we love it. So happy to have bought one. Lots of power and it's giving us 28 mpg with our driving.

[@Fureddo28]

Nice review! I like the energy you’re putting into your videos🙌🏽

[@omardrives]

I appreciate that!

[@PwnageUser101]

One of the best reviews out there yet - thank you!

[@omardrives]

Appreciate that 🙌

[@itswhip]

Nice spec! Got the same paint & seat color with the carbon fiber trim. Not a huge fan of the facelifted G01 M40i but definitely jealous of the mirrors.

[@kenyamann2985]

I have the new 2022 BMW X3 M40i (less than a month purchased), and I absolutely love it! It is an eye catcher and it can live up to all expectations.

[@omardrives]

Yup it's def get exciting to drive and I love the taillights

[@collinsv4742]

How is the suspension? I have an M340i and feel the suspension is too stiff. I am debating between the X3 M40i and the lesser version.

[@samtube3023]

@@collinsv4742 it has the adaptive m suspension, the comfort mode is a bit sporty but still good for daily use.

[@jebakapisd1838]

And are the doors covered by thresholds?

[@seamlessyorkshiredales]

Great energy Omar!

[@omardrives]

Thank you! Appreciate that 🙌

[@noizychild]

Yes! Ii said Halo sword when I first looked at pictures. Glad you recognize this lol

[@omardrives]

Lol yup yup

[@Ab82903]

Nice review!

[@omardrives]

Thank you!

[@FF-cz8sg]

Good review, M40i is my next one to buy!

[@deanaveyard]

Great content ! So would the 2019 X4 M40i perform the same, or would it be a little slower ? Thanks.

[@themuslimmountainbiker]

I've had my Phytonic blue X3 M40i for 2 years...would still never trade it for the the Glc43, Audi Sq5 or other equivalent. Best in class performance and practicality. It's a no brainer and the perfect all rounder! The rear leg room is only slightly less than an X5 but the X3 is way more agile at 1.8 tonnes. The X3M is about 250kg heavier and the comfort ride is too harsh

[@wongster3000]

0:13 Thank you! Finally someone has mentioned that the LCI G01 rear tail lights look like the Halo energy sword! That's all I see.

[@omardrives]

Lol i don't know how anyone else won't see it. That's the first thing I thought!

[@alphabeta4028]

Not a big fan of this tail light... seem like a bulging pop-out eye

[@rickkirchoff7142]

I have the 2021 BMW X3M40i with sport suspension and sport differential and 20" wheels. I love it. My best gas mileage is 29.8mpg @ 75mph in the Eco Mode. Note that this gas mileage was the gas mileage overall while on a vacation to Wyoming from Indiana and return. I love the cornering and performance. So far, my fastest speed is 147. I wanted to go faster but traffic prevented it. I've driven the M340i and glad now that I bought the X3M40i. I plan to order another X3M40i.

[@amosthomas7948]

Hows the reliability

[@rickkirchoff7142]

@@amosthomas7948 no problems. very reliable. plan to buy another one

[@ayonsaha7963]

@@rickkirchoff7142 If there's no problem and it is very reliable, what is your reason behind choosing to order another one?

[@C0mpurgator]

@@ayonsaha7963Because what’s the fun in keeping the same car for more than two or three years? Can’t take the money with you.

[@ayonsaha7963]

@@C0mpurgator yessir

[@andreipretorius92]

Great review. We also test drove the Audi and merc. Found the audi to be too pricey due to the chip shortage. The merc was so eager all the time. The Bmw was a great balance.

[@omardrives]

definitely one thing I really love about this. I found the SQ5 to be pretty eager as well

[@andreipretorius92]

But day to day you don’t want a car that is always eager. Gets tiring

[@rabbivj]

i just picked up my 2022 x3 m40i after trading in my 2020 rdx advance. Glad i made the change.

[@omardrives]

Nice! Congratulations! Hope you enjoy it!

[@hunternshu]

Having a Porsche is always my DREAM. Yet as a meek old guy, I really don’t need anything more than around 300 hp. Thus, I would have cayenne base and s trim options. My son tested cayenne and didn’t like Porsche’s driver interface (everything was controlled by touch screen, unlike bmw’s iDrive wheel), therefore my comparable option would be x3 m40i. I can go up to M comp but really don’t need that much hp. I still miss my Porsche dream but 500 hp on the daily commute.. it’s impractical.

[@tomadriani5636]

Next month i will get this too. I want to ask do you always coating your brand new car?

[@robertallen5210]

Very good comprehensive review. One thing that no such review can convey however is the longer term reliability factor. And that is where BMW seems to rank above other typically considered competitors - specifically Mercedes, Audi, and Volvo. BMW should be recognized for achieving higher quality and reliability than the competition. (In my own experience, I can personally convey that the reliability of my 2021 Audi SQ5 has not been good. Numerous repairs needed I (not wear items but rather defects / deficiencies) as well as numerous recalls that needed to be performed - and all of that within the first 2 years and 13k miles.

[@Apex-pred]

The exhaust sounds like it came right out of need for speed rivals aha

[@calvinchann1996]

Had mine for coming on 3 years and it’s quick enough for most situations and still remain legal.

[@mr.tuckers2848]

Nice review Omar- thanks for sharing. My wife prefers alpine white but are there any drawbacks from owning a white car besides scratches and dents probably more noticeable? For me I like this blue one or even the light gray almost same color as my Type R.

[@omardrives]

I like this blue here the most. The white is nice but it will take away from some of the styling appeal. But yea no major drawbacks that I can think of - just keep it clean!

[@wongster3000]

I just took delivery of an Alpine White X5 and love it. Only drawback with the white is you see mud/dirt on it so much easier (just like owning a pair of white sneakers) and BMW uses a black base coat, so if you scratch/chip Alpine white, it shows black. Just got to do your bi-weekly washes!

[@andreipretorius92]

We ordered a graphite grey X3

[@BobsGT235]

Most times, white colored vehicles will hide the usual road dust/dirt better than darker colors. On a BMW, I always get alpine white. Even though the metallic colors were a no charge option on my X5M, I still got alpine white. It's just a classic BMW color.

[@TheWarlord228]

9:10 you can get the laserlight on the X3, it comes under the visibility package along with the panorama glass roof, we spec'd our 20d with it

[@moularyves2]

I played Halo when I was little and I cannot unsee those taillights

[@omardrives]

lol yup - but they look really good!

[@bernardrubble8703]

I have this vehicle in 2019 . It is fast , sounds awesome , actually pretty good on gas , high level fit and finish . Not much more you can ask . Now the negatives . Don’t have a BMW dealer nearby so took it to a familiar VW dealership for an oil change . After 6 hours they called back and said they couldn’t change my oil . They said to remove the oil filter required a special wrench or socket that BMW would not sell them . I was at Costco one day and using their reference booklet bought some windshield wipers only to find out that the Wipers have a proprietary connection and those needed to be purchased from BMW as well . Next , front and rear tires are staggered sizes meaning you can’t rotate for even wear . Plan on replacing all of your tires every three oil changes . I have less than 40,000 kms, have a dedicated set of winter tires and wheels so my summers haven’t even been on the vehicle full time . BMW recommends replacing tires once the difference in tread depth exceeds 2/32 nds difference . This car has a rear power bias meaning the rear tires wear down much quicker than the fronts . This is my wife’s daily driver so it is not driven harder other than when I get to drive it every two weeks or so . You can’t just replace the rears or so the service people say because putting new rears on , will tilt the tread depth difference the other way and would still be hard on the differential . 1100 dollars for two rear tires but that doesn’t even solve your problem . If someone purchases your vehicles and shows patronage to your brand , why would a manufacturer lay out all the land mines unknown to the purchaser ? It seems like trickery and a poke in the eye .

[@gcmiao4913]

I love the golden grille on the old model...

[@Mav0585]

Please do an XMM40i review! :)

[@jonm.678]

As a Halo fan, I think I need this car just for the energy sword taillights. I have a 340i and an X3 M40i would basically be a more practical version of what I already own and love.

[@mookie714]

I wish you could reprogram the hey BMW thing, I would make the phrase to switch to sport+ mode "KACHOW!"

[@tomaszdabkowski499]

I am a poor European guy and I drive only an old 2011 X3 i35 xdrive. 306 PS full option. It’s such a pleasure to drive. I find X5 to be to chunky. If in the near future I will be able to get a new car it will be X3 40i.

[@GiannaPorcaro]

I said the same thing about the halo sword lol

[@faysansari9746]

Did they remove the burbles on the 2022? Mine makes a ton of pops. Lol.

[@saravanabalaji591]

Nice review. Is the upgraded harman kardon sound system standard on X3 M40i as there is no option mentioned in any of the packages?

[@jennifermrdalj6252]

no its not :(

[@saravanabalaji591]

@@jennifermrdalj6252 so it is part of which package do you know?

[@wongster3000]

​@@saravanabalaji591 HK speakers is not part of any package, nor is it being offered (currently) as a standalone add-on for the X3 (and for the US market at least). BMW (as all car manufactures) are having issues with supply chain shortages etc so they are reserving some options for other models. However, HK speakers are included as standard in the X3M.

[@andreipretorius92]

That’s a pity

[@saravanabalaji591]

Oh ok

[@cathya.5459]

Is this the Phytonic Blue Metallic?

[@parveskamal]

Should you get x5 or volvo xc90? How reliable is volvo xc90. Want some Volvo car review on your channel

[@atlanticjatt7525]

This BMW is very well specced out with really legit optional features . I would opt for all except oyscar vernasca leather just because of it's maintainence.

[@andreajackson5293]

This will be my next purchase. Does the leather require a lot of maintenance?

[@atlanticjatt7525]

@@andreajackson5293 no doubt white leather gets dirty faster if not maintained. It depends on you if you sit in car always in tidy conditions then go ahead 👍👍.

[@stevejohnson2108]

Nice review. I am torn between this and the new Porsche Macan S. So configuring this one on BMW's website and the Macan on Porsche's, the difference in price is 12,900 dollars (if you don't go nuts with the options on the Macan while BMW has basically everything on it). Add the fact that Porsche is charging you 2.99% financing instead of the 1.9% BMW chargers for a 60 month payment plan you are close to a 15K difference BMW is quicker to 60. Where most likely BMW fails is the resale value, Porsches keep it much better so lets say the difference in price is a push when you sell it 5 years down the road. I a leaning towards the X3 because the Macan is simply a smaller SUV. Rear seating is smaller, boot is smaller etc.

[@omardrives]

If you're financing I can see going for the Porsche. If leasing then go BMW

[@omardrives]

Also the X3 has more room than the Macan so definitely test driver both

[@wegotbrent]

Similar situation here as well. I built my X3 M40i in August and took delivery the first week of October. I was building a comparable Macan S and it was nearly $20K more and delivery in early 2022.

[@jcsdesign]

Those rates are amazing. Here in Canada, financing a Macan is 5.99% and 3.49% for the X3 M40i. The total financed payments in interest alone is staggering. Not to mention the already expensive must have options.

[@nicolay.t]

I don’t like those new tail Lego lights at all, so I just went for the pre LCI X3 M40i 😄

[@themuslimmountainbiker]

Yeah the LCI rear lights got too much going on and seem over designed. I got my X3 M40i 2 years ago and prefer the original tail lamps.

[@franklinriccelli]

volvo xc60 t8 ou bmw x3 m40i???

[@kurtkaster5666]

It's not just about the power, I came to realize. My M850i is so fast, I just miss the things you can adjust with the full M car. If the M40i had all the adjustments and the ability to program something other than "sport individual" maybe you wouldn't need the M. But it doesn't, so you need the M. I loved my X4M40i, but like all of us eventually, I just wanted more!!!

[@borghorsa1902]

I doubt you owned any M cars, yellow school bus perhaps? 🤣🤣🤣

[@C0mpurgator]

No thanks. The X3M ride is too harsh and it’s much too heavy. Get an X3 M40i for a daily, and an M2 or M3 if you want a full-blown M.

[@atlanticjatt7525]

This thing hauls ..!!

[@muzzkhan1393]

Can you install side steps on this model?

[@jebakapisd1838]

The greatest stupidity

[@dinosaurd7295]

I would actually like the pano-roof to be an option. Or at least have a delete option. As someone who's 6'4" the pano roof takes away the valuable headroom. About 1-2".

[@scottbaltis9195]

I know the LCI X3M does have a pano delete option.

[@dinosaurd7295]

@@scottbaltis9195 yeah I saw that too, but I don’t wanna pay $15k more just to not have a roof ;) and the difference in performance is negligible

[@C0mpurgator]

If you can’t fit comfortably under 41.1” at 6’4”, you must be sitting at a straight 90 degree angle. I’m 6’2” and have about six inches of headroom left sitting upright. 6’4” isn’t going to render you too tall for probably 99% of cars out there.

[@dinosaurd7295]

@@C0mpurgator actually I don’t sit up right but then again everyone has different torso / leg proportions. I had a chance to sit in the X3M with sunroof but sport seats and those seats do give you an extra inch of space. I decided however that the Model Y performance was the way to go. Because of the roof structure it gave double the headroom I had in the x3 without a sunroof

[@KuyaArbee]

Too bad it doesn’t come with harman audio sound system….and isn’t an option to have….

[@franklinriccelli]

Volvo xc60 ou bmw x3 m40i???

[@randyreynolds1045]

We love ours❤

[@lockheedload]

if you just press the sport button, you get there much faster.

[@paulm6481]

Such a good looking small SUV. I take this over Audi A5 and it’s variants or small Porsche or Mercedes SUVs. Best six cylinder engine in the world right here. I probably take the X5 with sake engine because I like bigger. Otherwise really nice ride except for idiotic gauges

[@omardrives]

Defintiely! I was never a fan of the X3 before this - the new 2022 model year and the M40i specifically makes this a really strong option in the compact SUV segment

[@peterg6953]

Didn't know the A5 competed with the X3.

[@sheryarburki8842]

the X5 40i and the X3 M40i have the same B58 engine

[@sheryarburki8842]

@@peterg6953 think he meant Q5

[@SoundMan1985]

11:18 You can get wireless charger, if you choose the right package

[@gilbertortiz1967]

I have the M40i and this dude is spot on the difference in horsepower and fuel efficiency is not worth the money over the Competition

[@omardrives]

Appreciate that! Hope you're enjoying your M40i!

[@NauticaNautica]

You didn’t say a thing about the B58 motor the same motor as the Supra. Probably the best engine to come out in some time.

[@omardrives]

I mean that’s just pretty much a given right? I have a video dropping on the M240i next week so you’ll probably see it there

[@No_cap_yo]

Yeah I was surprised about that. Supra even got the same iDrive

[@NauticaNautica]

@@omardrives next time actually spend 1/4 thr time showing the engine and going thru the Specs , hp, 0-60 time in comparison to ie the macan and the x3 M etc, I did not see any images under the hood at all, this is the first time in history. Major japanese car producer has adopted a bmw motor in its high performance cars so that’s massive for your viewers to know most do not know this, played a major major roll in my buying decision

[@NauticaNautica]

@@No_cap_yo good point this is very important to know as well for future buyers who are on the fence for a 20$k higher priced Macan etc

[@NauticaNautica]

@@omardrives you also brush over the exhaust system, it’s very important you show potential customers there are 3 settings in the vehicle settings section of the display to change the sound of the exhaust, it’s makes a very significant difference with the burbles, I wish I had known this before I purchased , I’m glad I found this adjustment section in the settings when I bought the car

[@BobsGT235]

Nobody needs a full "M" vehicle. The person who buys an "M" vehicle wants an "M" vehicle. There is a huge difference from the M sport models like the M40i in your review. But the M sport models are a good choice for most people.

[@WDXash]

BMW calls this car “M Performance” but, admittedly, its more about trim and style.

[@marcng2448]

Yes only this variant…. M40i… The rest below comes with a smaller engine than the previous model and lower HP and Torque.

[@SaintAnix.]

Great car, but to say it's superior to the X3M is just wrong. The 2 benefits of of the M40i are a slightly more wafty smooth ride which may or may not be your cup of tea as a daily. And of course the price. If you can afford it and can find it, the X3M all the way. Heck, resale value alone makes this a better option. But this car is great in either spec.

[@savannahkorben7353]

it's more then "slightly more wafty", the X3M is stiff af and the x3 m40i is comfy af

[@samtube3023]

Reselling value?! Man this really depends on where you live. In most of countries around the world people are intimidated to buy used M's so the resale value usually drops alot

[@SaintAnix.]

@@samtube3023 I guess it must. I live in Miami FL where M cars and even higher price tag cars are a daily occurrence. But I did just do a quick price search (as I'm in the market myself) and find that 2016 17 Ms are going for pretty much 70% of their sticker value. That's pretty good if you ask me.

[@C0mpurgator]

@@SaintAnix.and 2018 x3 m40i’s (first MY for the m40i model) are going for 65-68% of original MSRP. Apples to apples.

[@milehigh3054]

My 20 m40i I fast enough for me.

[@barryarron7]

I Bought a 2021 X3 M40i I often think if I should get the X3M or the competition? 473hp and 503 hp is the jump Worth it. ???

[@acz88]

Stage 2 your M40 and you’ll have 500hp which would be a tune and a catless downpipe.

[@omardrives]

In my opinion no. Save your money because this is plenty fast

[@wongster3000]

Agreed. Also unless you live in an area where the roads are well taken care of (smooth), I find the any of the M models ride comfort to be very harsh (especially in the PNW). M40 is plenty fast enough and rides smoother.

[@barryarron7]

Thanks I ask the sales guy he said the jump be 15K I was like fuck that can't do it. The thing is who has a tune for 2021?

[@wongster3000]

@@barryarron7 Good luck finding a tune on a 2021+ model.

[@mmteaseme]

you have sooo cheap cars in the US. Are those prices before taxes?

[@jimmyyoung163]

You can't enjoy the exhaust within comfort mode. You need 4000pm-5000rpm to get best of the exhaust sound. That's stupid to push that hard on the public road all the time.

[@user-jt3nf7in5w]

Throw a tune on the m40i and it’s game over - doesn’t need to be this quick

[@wongster3000]

You can easily tune BMWs as once before. The 2021+ models all have locked ECU/DME - so as of this point you can't tune them. If you want faster, gotta pay the BMW tax.

[@user-jt3nf7in5w]

Eric Wong the 2018s used to be locked also but those can easily be unlocked now

[@pusb_87english63]

Had a X3 M40i moved into a X4M Comp to say the M40i is better is laughable, totally different machines M40i was swift and bouncy. X4M Comp would eat it for breakfast especially around the corners, had a bit of fun with a X3m40i last week literally left it for dead, both beautiful cars just stop waffling.

[@michaelshaw4950]

Thinking about getting an X3M, how long did it take for the build to be delivered? How much more are you paying compared to the M40i ?

[@pusb_87english63]

Hello Pal I bought them both nearly new (less than 3000 miles on them) paid about £38,000 I think for the X3M40 and £65,000 for my X4M so considerably more but they are really night and day when it comes to driving. Funily enough I actually preferred the X3 on motorway cruising, I drove to Corsica and the B58 engine and gearing just handled it better more Low down torque where as the S58 in the x4 got has no torque and constantly changing up And down but put them side by side on a nice road and you will see why your man’s talking shite. Is it worth the extra money ? To most people probably not but certainly was to me. Enjoy 👍🏻

[@michaelshaw4950]

@@pusb_87english63 yeah, I’m at the point where I’m ready to upgrade to the X3 M. Like the M40i is nice and all, but I think I would prefer the extra power of the M

[@pusb_87english63]

You won’t regret it 👍🏻

[@Mc.Nuggetz]

What’s laughable is to say the X4M would eat a X3M40i. I sure hope so considering it’s starting price is 15k more lol.

[@JohnTaylor-oq7gl]

I cant afford it, its a really cool bmw

[@omardrives]

you and me both bro lol

[@ohinhassan5847]

Are you a bengali?

[@rickymaz2645]

But I want the M !!!!

[@No_cap_yo]

Nice review, covered important stuff. Correction on top speed - it is governed at 130. I bought a $60 wireless charger from amazon and it fits perfectly. I switched from C300 hundred to x3 m40i and love it. I considered GLA 43 but the way benz do their packages and options they can get expensive very quickly and in my opinion benz look a bit feminine.

[@andreipretorius92]

Which do you prefer to drive? My mother was looking at both. She loves Mercedes but in the end decided on the M40i due to the price and the technology

[@andreipretorius92]

I a, going to buy that wireless charger for her as a little car gift. I saw it fits really well.

[@No_cap_yo]

BMW hands down. I lease cars so that 3 year complimentary maintenance I really like. Second maintenance on Benz is $750, outrageous. But I always found Benz to have more comfortable seats than bmw. I c class and 3 series last year and I enjoyed driving the bmw better but longer drives I opted for Benz.

[@andreipretorius92]

Do you maybe have a link to the wireless charger?

[@omardrives]

If you enjoyed my review consider hitting that subscribe button! I drop new car reviews every week! Also - let me know if you would buy the BMW X3 M40i over the competition

[@mdino7]

Nice review. I picked up my x3 M40i last week and very much enjoying it. (dark graphite metallic) lease was up on my 2019 x3 30i but was unable to get options i wanted on the new 2022 model so I moved to the M40i -in the past I felt I didn't need the extra power, however it is Nice to have . i am enjoying the drive as well as all the new upgrades ( interior ) I did look/drive Q5, GLB &GLC and F-pace, but found BMW ride and tech superior - although F-pace was a close contender however the tech doesn't even come close to BMW.

[@andreipretorius92]

Bmw all the way

[@moescolla]

No question

[@scottbaltis9195]

Upgraded from an M40i to X3MC and will never look back!

[@moescolla]

@@scottbaltis9195 that’s what I’m talking about Congrats

[@harveysmall6850]

Looking to book new X3 M40d later in the year. My BIGGEST COMPLAINT about the new model is, is that BMW seems to have done away with the FRONT FOG LIGHTS 👎👎

[@omardrives]

Don’t quote me on this but I think that’s only on the M 40 models not the other trims

[@jayvoltron83]

No more crackle exhaust sound because of 48v hybrid system.

[@jayvoltron83]

If you put on cold start the car won’t hear crackle sound but at the right temperature put it on the sport mode. the burble back on. The 48v mild hybrid system only kick in when it eco or comfort mode.

[@harry-]

Exhaust is muted because of the OPF. I’ve got an LCI and came from a pre LCI. Pops and bangs were always a bit gimicky and sounded manufactured. Horses for courses hey.

[@Mk5mango]

I miss the crackle pop exhaust

[@TheBjjones]

Interior needs a major overhaul.

[@omardrives]

It got a little overhaul so it's similar to new regular BMW interiors.

[@haphuongdang3392]

There is a significant difference between a full M and an M40i (M lite car). I have them both and my X3MC is way more fun to drive. If you are an entry-level BMW fan the M 40i is a really great car. If you are a true BMW M fan then you need to go with a full M car.

[@omardrives]

Definitely I agree. My thing was that for those looking for a daily compact luxury SUV with a solid amount of power the X3 M40i is enough for them

[@savannahkorben7353]

I've heard the ride is shit on the X3M

[@JustChuck1t]

The S58 is far superior compared to B58

[@scottbaltis9195]

@@savannahkorben7353 ride quality is based on someone’s definition of “ride quality” I daily a m comp and am very happy with the suspension.

[@sanzserif]

Enough with the M gatekeeping. If you want a real M car you should buy an actual M car and not a compromised SUV. M cars are built with track duty in mind and the x3M (while capable) is inherently flawed when it comes to real HPDE.

[@antonshalin5834]

So sad to see usa prices because in Russia x3 m40 goddamn putin

[@VanessaMaeFan18]

BMW adds an "M" to anything now... Purists would only recognize that there is only the [legendary] M1, M3 and the M5 . Talking about being inclusive now..

[@user-th5xk2mq3r]

Too many m badges all over for not a real m car.

[@thehardcoretruth8777]

Funny it’s not a real “M” car? I wonder why BMW put all those M’s on it?

[@omardrives]

to charge that real M price lol

[@acz88]

@@omardrives this is BMW’s m performance line up which offers many m components and is around $30k less than the X3M. You can always get the 30i if you can’t afford either.

[@thehardcoretruth8777]

@@acz88 I am actually looking at the X3M, I was looking at the M40i. I just find it funny the people that clearly see the M40i has tons of M parts and BMW puts all kinds of M’s on it call it not a real M car. If BMW puts an M on it it’s an M car even if snobs don’t want to believe it.

[@carfan5296]

@@thehardcoretruth8777 I owned an M40i prior to my X3M. There is a significant difference. The M40i has “M Performance” parts tune, brake, exhaust. For appearances sake ///M performance cars have been around since the M535i E38 5 series in the “80’s”. ///M Perfomance = M lite. Add an addtional turbo in the S58, Cross Drilled Brakes, additional bracing, suspension, seats, transmission tune, etc and you have the F97. They may look very similar but they drive very different. For some MSport and/or MPerformance is enough, and some of those will swear they are full on ///M’s but they aren’t.🙃

[@genderlessyoutubefanperson]

Panoramic sun/moon or any opening on your roof and especially in a sports/sporty vehicle is a BS....🤮 I am going with X3M, at least it does not come with a pano standard.

[@pyroswitzerland6942]

The sound is nit great...? Wtf you good bro?

[@omardrives]

Lol it doesn't have the pops and bangs like the M340i exhaust did. It was way more aggressive before than this one

[@MrPwor]

Ya you don’t need the X3M but it’s definitely better. This is a decent option non the less.

[@billflynn6394]

your 0-60 time on the x3m is not accurate. I have lunch controlled consistenlty as quick as in 3.35seconds.

[@Great_America]

Too bad you can’t actually buy one 🙄

[@TWHISPERER]

The car will be high maintenance but it will be a good Daily Driver and get from point a to point b fast enough - while it isn't in the shop that is.

[@markd7922]

Are you talking from experience owning this model?

[@TWHISPERER]

@@markd7922 No, but where have you been?

[@markd7922]

@@TWHISPERER thanks for confirming.

[@moescolla]

Not true I have a 19 and it’s great

[@markd7922]

@@moescolla he doesn’t even own one, so zero first hand experience. Mines been great too.

[@juhumamamam3768]

wdym its not a real M? its not an M competition, but its not the M package.. it isn an M model. what???

[@atlanticjatt7525]

You can say lite M version

[@andywmoffat]

It’s a marketing M car 🙈

[@juhumamamam3768]

@@andywmoffat well there is the M package version which is a marketing car and then there is the M version, which is M and then there is the competition one. so.. not really.

[@timurhmed2958]

Such a fake(paid for) review. Is there any real reviews left?

[@omardrives]

Dang - the money hasn't hit my account though! Where is my money BMW?

[@karlkarl5733]

Those wheels ugly

[@jasonleon1976]

You don't need the X3M? As a new owner of the X4M Competition, I have to say what a load of crap. In its own right the X3 M40i is a fantastic car. But please it doesn't tell me I wouldn't notice the difference if I traded my Competition in for this.

[@alexwestworth6962]

The only reason you buy this car is that can’t afford the X3M

[@IAMCRAIG1986]

Or you want a car that sounds good and is a better daily driver.

[@alexwestworth6962]

@@IAMCRAIG1986 my X3 M is a fantastic daily driver.

[@jamieallen5970]

X340i over the X3 M any day

[@Postingam2]

@@alexwestworth6962 you know what he means lol. An X3M has stiffer suspension and overall not as comfortable, but that’s to be expected as it’s the high performance version. People that want the m40i want the best of both worlds and there’s nothing wrong with that 👍🏼

[@calvinchann1996]

Sounds like you’re compensating for something.