2025 BMW x3 m50 vs x3 xdrive30 / Which is Better? :Full Specs & Test Drive

In this video, we dive into a head-to-head comparison between the 2025 BMW X3 M50 and BMW X3 xDrive30. Discover the key differences in performance, interior features, tech, and design to help you decide which model suits your needs. The M50 offers dynamic power and sporty design elements, while the xDrive30 stands out for its balance of efficiency and everyday comfort. Watch as we explore full specs, fuel economy, unique features, and a real test drive experience to help you make an informed choice.
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[@ralphb8602]

Good job! CEO at BMW: “Can we continue to evolve and make the grills even uglier? “ Engineers at BMW : “ We got you !” 😂

[@HawkeyeRides]

😂 the design well take time to get used to or just get the x5 which is what I would do

[@yippie6862]

Have to be honest, I prefer the look of the previous generation more both inside and out. Good review.

[@HawkeyeRides]

I like the m50 but the last gen I liked better than both

[@jm19931]

Outside looks have grown on me eventually, it took some time though, but the interior is ghastly

[@leveraged6694]

Interior looks like the inside of my sons gaming PC console

[@HawkeyeRides]

I don’t know why they added that plastic ambient light

[@TestDev-g7m]

It's for the strip club feeling ​@@HawkeyeRides

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@TestDev-g7m 😂🤣

[@paulhenry913]

Purchased a x30 with real leather and some other options got a big incentive for being a vet. Very quiet and has great build quality. Love the look inside and out

[@HawkeyeRides]

Congrats and thanks for sharing

[@aidanquinn5498]

Did you opt for the straight six or the four, I’ve had two of the b58 models

[@aidanquinn5498]

Forgot to mention, Thank you for your service.

[@paulhenry913]

@@aidanquinn5498 I purchased the b48. For me the latest edition in mild hybrid format has plenty of power and great mpg- 27/33

[@paulhenry913]

@@aidanquinn5498 thanks. US Marine.

[@npstyle5114]

Love my 2025 X3 in Dune Grey ❤

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@npstyle5114 thanks for sharing and congratulations

[@gasstation405]

Remember that you can't get something as basic as cornering lamps on an X3 30 unless you opt for the M-Sport with the additional Shadowline package. Meanwhile, cornering lamps are standard equipment on an X1.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@gasstation405 thanks for the input 👍

[@johanlandman4097]

Stunning new look❤❤❤❤

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@johanlandman4097 they are different

[@frederick6613]

Great review by the way. I was going to buy one now I'm not thanks to your review. I'm in the X4 2024 right now black exterior mocha leather interior

[@HawkeyeRides]

Congratulations 👍

[@ormgordon]

excellent, comprehensive review.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thank you I appreciate that

[@jameswalsh6131]

Great review Anthony. For sure it would have to be the M50 just for the added power and that sweet exhaust note. That interior color is a bit wild but I'm so glad manufacturers are getting away from the gray, black and beige. Do you recall what the price difference is between these 2? For sure I could tell you had a great time driving the M! Only got up to 93 here so I do have hope that Fall is actually coming lol. How are things on your side? Hoping it has cooled down there as well. I forgot to ask how is the remodel coming along? Hopefully is closer to than the end instead of the beginning. Hope all is well and happy Sunday Anthony

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thank you James. The m50 was a fun vehicle and the price difference was around 15k. Which makes it close to the x5 bad price but like everyone prices keep going up. That’s not too bad but still hot, here was in the upper 80s which worked out great as I had to fix my fence again. I have 2 chow chows and one is too smart finding ways to run out and look at me like, I did it lol. The good thing is she listens so she comes back we I see her do it but the other one would run for days lol. Hopefully the kitchen is starting tomorrow, he dropped off all the new cabinets but broke my vanity in the bathroom so maybe a couple more weeks. Happy Sunday James

[@spoiler9112]

Could've picked either but with some feature losses and exterior/interior design changes (including the giant thick lighted "U" in the center console 👎), it was just easy to choose the 24 M40i.

[@HawkeyeRides]

The 24 is awesome

[@Mr.Lambert777]

About 90% of the people comments on the reviews about this x3 are NOT on BMW side…that being said , BMW really needs to IMMEDIATELY halt production and do an emergency update on some interior designs and exterior designs to satisfy consumers, but this “might’ reflect sales volume really bad. As a 23 M40 customer , I definitely won’t be getting this x3.

[@HawkeyeRides]

The m50 is awesome but some updates with the styling would be welcome

[@Mr.Lambert777]

@@HawkeyeRides i’m sure it drives wonderful because it’s a BMW. It’s going to drive great , handle responsible …da da da, however, when I’m not cutting up in traffic sort of speak , and I am looking around in the interior space ,and really focusing in on the materials, I’m going to regret having this vehicle.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@Mr.Lambert777 the inside was not what BMW should have done. Adding mini inside with that plastic ambient lighting, come on but the seats and tech was good. Outside I like the m5/xm/ it’s going to be on every BMW so after the review I started not liking it as it should stand out and I don’t think bmw did that.

[@Mr.Lambert777]

@@HawkeyeRides I agree, I sat in the x3 M50 , and the seats are comfortable, and the tech is on par, however the gloss black on the front door panels ?? Why is that even there , and it’s’ not even cohesive with the rear. The rear doors don’t even have the same gloss black on the panels lol. The C pillar on the rear seats is plastic, on my current m40 it’s leatherette.. so much hard touch plastics underneath the dash. This entire x3 to me is trash! I will just step away from this model and either get the M340i or the M2 because this design carriers on for the next gen 3 series x5 etc , then I’ll eventually leave the brand by then. Oh my goodness It’s sad

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@Mr.Lambert777 I was looking forward to this refresh as the x3 m comp and x4m comp are a favorite of mine and they don’t even offer that but I am going to wait. The m340i or m2 are both awesome, congratulations on either

[@WKCIWJQ]

Thanks for the review. Was the front seat really hard? Need to worry about my back...😂

[@HawkeyeRides]

The sport seat are hare 👍

[@scotie690]

I had 3 X3s and sold the last one a few months ago. A real well balanced vehicle. When I saw the new model I make an effort and moved to the X5. There are a few features that are even a downgrade like losing the buttons to fold the back seats from the trunk, absence from led light strips on the rear doors, the headlight switch.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@scotie690 thanks for sharing your insight

[@navsofour2892]

Well done but the X5 LCI is also a serious downgrade with regards to non LCI. They released the cost cutting virus everywhere.

[@scotie690]

@ I don’t know how the previous was but it seems really good. In fact I find the materials above my previous g01. But I got a tell you that some are feel better sorted out in the f15.

[@tyler951]

The X3 30 is my preference this gen but both the new G45s pale in comparison to the G01 or the F25 in looks. I have the last X3 gen you could get with the best engine without being required to have the msport look. Love my 2017 F25 xdrive35i with the more than powerful enough N55 and xLine package.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@tyler951 thanks for sharing

[@JoeySavage]

Darn it some big cars how they Handel

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@JoeySavage the performance and handling is awesome

[@skylakeddd]

I have tested drive X3 and X5 several times why I feel the vegan leather and real leather they actually feel the same. Plus, the vegan leather is more easy to clean.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@skylakeddd thanks for your insight but I didn’t feel the same and cleaning is easy with good cleaners. I recommend glipton leather cleaner and conditioner.

[@skylakeddd]

@@HawkeyeRides I went to a local dealer three times. The softness of the vegan leather is actually pretty good. Sales person at the dealership also recommend to choose vegan leather. This is what I heard from at least three dealership. And I also feel the new car real leather seat has stronger smell than the vehicle leather. I previously always the real leather option when I build up a vehicle, but after I visit the dealerships and actual sitting in the car, I changed my mind.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@skylakeddd nothing wrong with that and in the 540i it was nice but the price tag to add non leather it’s still hard for me to wrap my head around it. With these two I did feel the leather was more soft both had the sports seats. The vegan or fake leather slides more so it will grab your clothing colors more so get a darker color if you go that way.

[@Ramez36]

@@skylakeddd Yea I was trying to understand what he was talking about. I initially ordered the seats but liked the look of the veganza more. After seeing them I literally could not feel a difference. I had two friends with me and they couldn't either. I ended up just changing to veganza for aesthetic reasons. This was the first time out of 4 BMWs that I ordered the leatherette. Also they don't really have any significant changes until the LCI which will be in 2028 which is typically the end of a lease term. In response to the fabric on the dash I belive its here to stay for the next 3 to 4 years at least. Its essential to the way they designed the interior. I like the way it looks but agree that durability is questionable.

[@BS-do6oy]

Only engine and transmission is really good. I wish to have quad turbo inside my X3, but was not possible before. All else; crap for new agers!

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@BS-do6oy thanks for your input

[@Tom48]

I like exterior and I also like shapes of the interior. But what the hell they did with the materials they used inside? I would expect something like this in car for third of price of this car, but I wouldn’t expect it in bmw.

[@HawkeyeRides]

I agree, it almost looks like the ran out of time and said. Just do it, no one will care its a BMW

[@JB-rz1dr]

So many are critical of the new look. I love it and hated the prior X3. 2025 looks like a smaller XM

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@JB-rz1dr I like the m50 as I stated on the review

[@blackjack21477]

Please check out the 2025 m440i LCI if you can!! Esp a nice convertible

[@HawkeyeRides]

I have it on the list when it comes

[@zubsati1]

Owners are saying the drive is improved and faster over the previous model. Wouldn't that matter more than the looks?

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@zubsati1 I would think it’s just as important as you have to see it to drive it and in the drive part of the review I talked about the drive

[@zubsati1]

Thanks

[@doubleklik1]

Is there soft limiter in the x3m50?

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@doubleklik1 it revs to 4 rpm and it did not have the limiter on the rpm for either on the drive.

[@rbwepn1]

Is the x3 m50 a mild hybrid, im considering buying one, but not if i have to plug it in.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@rbwepn1 yes no plug in

What’s the official name of the color for the blue one?

[@HawkeyeRides]

It’s on the msrp that is in the first 2-15 seconds of the video 👍

@@HawkeyeRides yes, except it’s not and that’s why I asked

[@HawkeyeRides]

it is and I rechecked it, it's 2-10 seconds at the beginning with both msrp It's Arctic Race Blue Metallic over Amber/Atlas Gry Merino Leather M50 The xdrive30 is Black Sapphire Metallic over Black Perforated Veganza Both colors can be ordered and the Blue has a dark to a light tone depending on the outside light

[@marcms4025]

Which color is the M50 ?

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@marcms4025 the full MSRP of both vehicles are within the first 2 to 15 seconds

[@marcms4025]

Sorry, but not the M50 color. So may you enligthen me, please!

[@nadimitani]

Looks like Arctic Race Blue

[@jonwear9791]

The 2025 X3 has lost its aggressive looks, and boxy look and resembles the XM Ev baby more closely.

[@HawkeyeRides]

That’s another way to see it

[@washgts157]

Is it true that the 2025 X3 has NO power moonroof?

[@HawkeyeRides]

Just a fixed glass pano

[@ronaldaugustineflores]

They call this a luxury car? The interior is soooo cheap

[@HawkeyeRides]

Saving and saving is what companies do 👍

[@jamesmac261]

100k list in CH for a 20d???

[@HawkeyeRides]

@ wow that’s crazy thanks for sharing

[@EM.1.]

That Southern accent...

[@HawkeyeRides]

It’s a mix of bronx, Sacramento, VA and Sicilian 👍

[@karthikJ-99]

Naa mate . I sat in both 30 and m50 models . Interior is not bmw quality. X1 has better interior than this new x3 . It almost felt like an airport Kia rental . It’s criminal to have this much plastic and demand luxury car price . Cost cutting is insane on this new model .

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@karthikJ-99 thanks for sharing

[@Red-xz1gk]

No wood inside?

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@Red-xz1gk you can option it

[@jw..5966]

I think. Change the design. It is wrong.

[@HawkeyeRides]

It will take time to get used to it 👍

[@HM-vm8fh]

Toy car😂 Look at that kidney grill with stupid diagonal lines😂😂😂

[@HawkeyeRides]

I don’t like the kidney grill design hopefully this will change

[@jamesmac261]

Way too much cheap plastic inside, might as well buy a Tiguan.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@jamesmac261 lol it’s different but an awesome drive

[@UTubeVidWatcher]

This is the first year of a new generation BMW X3. Anyone interested in this vehicle should wait for the 2026 or 2027 model year to allow BMW to work out the kinks based on customer feedback. Let everyone else be the guinea pigs.

[@HawkeyeRides]

This is what I would do too

[@Great_America]

💯

[@Dony99-zw7tz]

Interior so cheapened compared to the previous model .. Looks plasticy crap.. All aluminium details removed. On an upgrade I will go for X5, where Interior kept to a high standards

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@Dony99-zw7tz I feel it’s pushing buyers to the x5

[@Dony99-zw7tz]

@HawkeyeRides Yes, could be...

[@brooksr4013]

This is a very controversial restyle most comments have been negative my wife has the previous gen X3 30i Xdrive 2022 much nicer in my opinion. But this will sell just because it’s a BMW.

[@HawkeyeRides]

I agree it’s a love or hate but this is always the beginning and the m50 I like the performance updates but some of the interior design is a little too much.

[@SR-el1mx]

Thanks for the review. Hey BMW, why???? Interior so much worse. Looks like driving a cheap plastic gaming computer. Do better.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@SR-el1mx it’s definitely different 👍

[@bobt2994]

Sorry but neither one will be in my driveway

[@HawkeyeRides]

Nothing wrong with that Bob

[@mikekos7606]

F97 LCI better.

[@HawkeyeRides]

I agree

[@saisantosh3754]

X3 2025 is huge flop

[@HawkeyeRides]

Only time will tell

[@HawkeyeRides]

They drive great and sell just as fast

[@saisantosh3754]

@@HawkeyeRides i dont deny they are really great when comes to driving experience. But the dynamic/stylish looks that we are missing.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@ it’s a love or hate right now but as time goes I’m sure it will grow on some. Not saying it’s everyone’s favorite style but it’s not the first Bimmer to go this way.

[@saeednrzadeh4754]

None

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@saeednrzadeh4754 it’s not for everyone 👍

[@Classicpunch94]

Looks bloody awful

[@HawkeyeRides]

It’s definitely different 👍

[@ramannanda]

Very cheap and gimmicky interior design ughh

[@HawkeyeRides]

It’s the ev future design 😁

[@ramannanda]

@ yeah if I want a ev there are better options don’t cheap out on interior with plastic and cloth, sometimes companies need to be reminded they are a luxury brand.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@ramannanda I agree when I buy any vehicle I will not buy something that does match the price but it’s a cool vehicles I’m sure we will see updates as every vehicle does. It’s definitely different and it does match the ev segment but this is not an ev