Can BMW's Hot Crossover Coupe Be "Better" Than An M3? Almost... | 2022 BMW X4 M

OK, not "better" in every way, but if I were shopping I know I'd pick the X4 M over the M3. I know that sounds insane, but here's the deal: the M3 was originally designed to be a high performance daily driver and as far as daily drivers go I find the X4 format to be a bit more livable and practical than a sedan. No, the M4 isn't "better" in most performance metrics, but it's better about being the swiss army knife of hot hatches...
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[@jcabrera8425]

Man I remember when BMW first brought these coupe styles out I fell in love with it. I know most people hate them but I just think they are so nice and look like a giant turtle. Lol.

[@chipbabini]

Well if your into giant turtles then yes!

[@devinjennings6649]

The 265/295 tire size upgrade is essential. Makes the car look like it should have came from the factory. Very good observation 👏🏼

[@Shulcyo]

265front and 295 read?

[@ALMX5DP]

Not sure I’d ever consider this if looking at something like the M3. If I’m considering an M3, vehicle dynamics are king so this being notably taller and heavier are both detrimental. Conversely if I’m buying an S/CUV, I’ll likely look at something prioritizing space and utility.

[@garrettw99]

This is why I’d buy a 20 year old Sienna and an M3 instead of buying an X3 that doesn’t handle as well as an M3 and doesn’t carry as much stuff as a Sienna.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@fcex558 sorry initially misinterpreted your wont be bothered statement. If you want a jack of all trades vehicle, the X3M works great. But the X4M is simply a compromise of everything, only providing some aesthetic value (if that's your thing). Further if you have better things to do than do things with cars, why bother to get an M model to begin with? So many more comfortable and practical vehicles out there to choose from (including within BMW's lineup).

[@garrettw99]

@@fcex558 then why not buy a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross? It doesn’t seem like you’d be interested in any BMW since you said you have other things to do than think about cars. Obviously we all have things to think of other than cars, but it doesn’t seem like you enjoy cars at all. Hence, Eclipse Cross.

[@zjldmd]

Excellent review. It’s apparent you have done a lot of homework on this. Thank you.

[@cayetanagranell6058]

This is by far the best video about the X4 M ever

[@markopolo4139]

I just traded my 2022 M3 for an X4 M40i after test driving it. It has 80% of the power and wonderful engine noise as the M3. It’s more compliant, more fuel efficient but similarly thrilling either Competition models. As much as I loved the M3, it was too harsh and I rarely unleashed its full power. Partly because I didn’t want to nose my license and partly because there is a turbo lag when flooring it. I WILL miss that flawless handling into sharp corners! But the value of an M40i is spectacular considering just how much of the Competition versions it retains. M40i also can also be ordered to look ultra mean: 21” tires, Shadowline (a must!) and carbon fibre inside. Oh, and highway noise in the M3 is in the low 80s. Add some music and you’ll be in hearing damage range (85 DB). Mid-70s DB for the X4 Comp and my guess the M40i is quieter still (just a guess). The db measure mentioned in the video I really appreciated learning about. It makes a significant difference on longer trips.

[@Stevecair]

I could relate. Traded in my 2019 M4 for a 2022 X4 Comp. Not as comfy as X4 M40i, but still a nice upgrade my old m4.

[@tvieso]

Wow! Best, most comprehensive review on the updated X4M. Thanks for all your work and for making it a point to do this, rather than the X3M. I recently test drove one of these on the autobahn in Germany and I’ve never felt so stable and planted in a SAV at 180+.

[@sak1339]

Nice looking vehicle. I also like the higher H point (getting older!) and wish you'd add a H point comment to all your reviews. I also like the much upgraded interiors in the newer BMWs -- the older models had surprisingly austere and hard surfaced interiors. For such a large heavy vehicle, the acceleration are handling are amazing! Maybe they could eliminate detectable turbo lag by adding an electric motor (in a hybrid version that might also help fuel efficiency)? The harsher ride is not surprising, and might be a good trade off for some. But that road noise ??.

[@8weapons]

Man this is a sexy beast ! Makes the x3m look like a box on wheels

[@neometero]

Who speced this one, such a great combination, love that color and M seats.

[@bird718]

to be honest i would go with the macan S but thats me, i checked out the glc at the dealer a few weeks ago wondering if they got any news on the new model and they told me i had to order one and wait and they got no idea when it will arrive but i could get the current one in 2-3 months with the specs i wanted. i decied to wait till the chip shortage was over because i want to see what i'm getting instead of waiting for months and then not want it anymore over a differnt vehicle from another manifactuer.

[@dioralcide8490]

Yes the New redesign GLC is coming out soon , check MercBenzKing channel out he has a brand new video out about the new GLC , its 🔥

[@bird718]

@@dioralcide8490 thanks

[@ImportsandExotics]

Amazing design for this SAC. Couldn't imaging driving anything else. The ground clearance makes this driveable anywhere in any weather.

[@kenc2257]

Someone down our street has one of these. It's always looks a bit strange to me (the side view), though it is quite striking).

[@damilolaakanni]

Looks better than the M3, IMO. Still not as good looking as the X3M.

[@m_carsseeya9397]

X4m Looks better than x3m in germany they would laugh at you

[@1997nick]

At that price, not including ACC is insane. It's standard on a Corolla after all.

[@nhaiminh]

I got a X4 35d (not M version, but top of the range of X4) in Australia and it's crazy. Take 5.2s to 100km/h and handling quality is absolutely amazing.

[@8weapons]

Yeah but it’s no //M car and this thing would smoke it in a straight line and thru bends

[@iAmInsaine22]

I’m convinced BMW only sells competition flavor M vehicles on the lot. I’ve not seen a modern M car without the competition badge in about 2 model years. At least this is the case in central FL.

[@m_carsseeya9397]

Because the Power is Changed much More in These to years

[@vegasmooch]

14:52 you said it doesn't have a moving map like modern Audis but the live cockpit does have a moving map in the center of the screen, albeit not google-style maps. If you go back to 14:34 you can see "Starview Terrace" on the bottom when you're not in the M screens. Maybe the code is corrupt and that's why it's only showing the road name. But the moving map feature is on BMWs with love cockpit.

[@AbzAden]

U know what care doesn’t get the same love as the X6 or X4….the Acura ZDX I feel like if they released that today it would get a better reception than when it got released

[@tjs114]

I miss actual crush-zone bumpers that keep expensive metal parts from being damaged. If that BMW is ever rear-ended, that rear hatch is probably going to be completely destroyed.

[@devilsrighthandman769]

Thank you!!!

[@IamJay02]

People will definitely feel that difference in torque between the comp and the regular M. 70 lb-ft in a turbo engine I imagine would be pretty noticable.

[@vivianokeswa488]

I love ❤️ this car. It’s my best car ever. The fact that it can do 3.4sec to 💯 km is amazing. That’s a super car territory. What I don’t like is that fake engine noise coming from 🔊.

[@Ethan7s]

I MB saying they are pausing the V8 models for two weeks in order to flatten the supply curve? We might be waiting a while.

[@bankegg1]

Thanks very much for a very detailed review video. Makes me think and consider about buying between this and the Audi Q3 even more.. very hard decision. 😆😆

[@naughtysauce4323]

0-60 in under 4 seconds really surprised me, very impressive

[@m_carsseeya9397]

Bro 3,3 here in germany

[@m_carsseeya9397]

Maybe 3,1

[@m_carsseeya9397]

They have More Power than they say

[@michaeljones5986]

Why does the grading scale say compared to full size luxury sedans over $75k? This is a compact SUV.

[@trevorsutherland5263]

In this very narrow space, you'd have to give me at least 10 good reasons not to just go Stelvio Quad and be done with it. If it is the "Performance" slider you want set to 10, that is your only choice (and it is by far the best looking in this class too).

[@tnproduction7674]

Stelvio is not reliable at all. Materials inside are chip. Transmission is nowhere near responsive like in BMW. Speed about the same.

[@THEsoulquarian]

Yes! If I had to get a performance crossover, the Stelvio Qadrifoglio would definitely be at the top of my list.

[@weirdshibainu]

Lack of dealer network.

[@8weapons]

BMW always better than Alfa in every way

[@BezmenovDisciple]

You like knowing your mechanic on a first name basis I guess.

[@StereoHound]

This or the Fpace SVR? 🤔

[@THEsoulquarian]

That SVR is insane. Monster sound & speed and it would definitely stand out.

[@JackSmith-qi7dr]

F Pacd SVR simply because I like the interior better and the ride quality when not driving like a maniac. Both are incredible.

[@darkurious]

Very good review.

[@jiaweichen9296]

I will take m3 touring over x3 or 4m if it exist.

[@alfredsanders3032]

Nice suv

[@edysinsimon8646]

I still think the M440 Xdrive grand coupe would be the sweet spot for me.

[@kyolml]

Is it really not much more stiff than m3? Last x3m I drove the suspension was so stiff that the m3 was just a lot more comfortable for daily. If it’s just the same as m3 in stiffness then it’s a major improvement

[@m_carsseeya9397]

Bro Drive the lci there Are much better

[@JackSmith-qi7dr]

Interesting you didn’t compare to the F Pace and instead chose a Merc model on hiatus.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Sadly so few people buy an F-Pace that it barely shows up on competitive cross shopping data. It makes me sad since I think the F-Pace is worth a look.

[@chrisrauschning7376]

He did mention it a few times

[@TheTech1094]

What color is this?

[@TeshinDax]

What is the name of the vehicle exterior color?

[@St.scotto]

How tall are you sir.

[@erikhaw7313]

I still think they are too weirdly proportioned. But to each their own.

[@julianricardodiaz]

That 70's intro and music does not help

[@Rob_G66]

The rear 'bumper', if you can call it that, is hideous. On a darker color you don't notice it as much, but those goofy bumper lines stand out like a sore thumb on a color like white.

[@johnholst]

This doesn't drive as well as the M3. It's not as practical as the X3 M. It's more expensive than both. Unless this is your idea of a perfectly styled vehicle, there's no reason to buy this beast.

[@sethnapolitano396]

Love the color. Wheels not so much.

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

BMW disappoints me: Why have an adjustable suspension if even comfort mode is too stiff? And on top of that there's lots of road noise inside -- even at this price. This is supposed to be a dual personality vehicle.

[@hukmai]

Why is that the Germans can pull these " sport coupes" but the Japanese either become a station wagon like subaru or polarizing like the Honda Crosstour???

[@stingrayl82]

If I'm buying an $80K performance car, then I care most about performance and nods to practicality are a (possibly necessary) compromise. Picking the X4 because it is better at hauling bags of mulch isn't something I'd find compelling. Further, if utility is a major desire for a buyer in this segment then the X3 M seems like the better option.

[@aimxdy8680]

The X4 shouldn’t even exist, it offers same practicality as an M3 and slower than an M3, basically worse than M3 in everything

[@BezmenovDisciple]

I think some would appreciate the higher ride height. Probably safer in a crash and certainly better cargo capacity than an M3.

[@joshuaenyart5570]

I have the X.3 M, if they made a wagon version of the M3 in all wheel drive I would gladly take that but the X4m is not for me

[@Shulcyo]

Idk why this video compares SUV with sedan

[@blueryxfalls7949]

alex just can't have enough CUVs or SAVs

[@ThatGuy-kv1kw]

easy, just get a Macan !

[@paulh6517]

90k and manual tilt and telescoping steering. Unforgivable.

[@gene978]

$100K car with no Adaptive Cruise Control. And Loud???

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

It’s not even a coupe shape, the rear just doesn’t look right

[@drexel5146]

Considering the face on the sedans...this ain't too bad.

[@LoLsaladz]

You would be surprised how many yoga moms love this style of car, this will sell great in LA

[@ronleon62]

They'll be driving the 4-cyl. This is a man's car.

[@johnnorris1024]

Well Alex you clearly have no clue what you are talking about. Coupe is a French word that means to cut or cutting. All coupes (pronounced with an A sound at the end) have a sloped rear deck on the vehicle to help them "CUT" through the wind better. A vehicle s not a Coupe' unless it has a sloped rear deck. Coupe' has NOTHING to do with two or four doors. Heck, it could have 6 or 8 doors so long as it has a sloped rear deck to assist in "CUTTING" through the wind. Just because American car manufacturers have always only had two doors, doesn't mean they are required to have only two doors. Also, a COUP is what chickens live and a Coupe' is a type of automobile.

[@raleedy]

X4 and X6 are for buyers who want the road noise and weight of a hatchback without the convenience of an SUV.

[@aimxdy8680]

X4 and X6 are just lifted hatchbacks, This why I prefer Rs3 and E63 wagon over them

[@garrettw99]

I would say the X4M is about as sexy as a Honda Crosstour or Acura ZDX. I’ve never found any SUV to be very sexy. M3 > X3M > X4M The X3 looks better to me and is way more practical. I feel like any car enthusiast that buys an X3M or X4M will have immediate buyers remorse for not buying an M3. You kinda always know if you want the M3 or not.

[@m_carsseeya9397]

Bro i have x4m and M4 Best combo you Talking shit x4m Look 10 times better than x3m Or m3

[@m_carsseeya9397]

If you want only one car Go Buy m240i iyou twat

[@AntLive29]

this is so ugly and that color does it no favors

[@Volvo8Fifty4Life]

Umm, nope.

[@stephendibari5010]

BMW = Broke my wallet. Empty money pits after 50k miles and 5 years old

[@kristians2704]

not you again. Every comment from you is about German car reliability…

[@stephendibari5010]

@@kristians2704 yes me again. I comment based on real experience with a 2013 X5 which broke my wallet in only 8 months, about $2500-3k. Bought it when it was 5 years old with 94k miles. I got rid of that piece of crap Unfortunately by trading it in.

[@slscamg]

@@stephendibari5010 that’s your experience and lack of knowledge when buying the car. If $3k breaks you, you don’t need to be buying 100k mile German cars. And I’m sure it had lived a rough life with a lack of service records…

[@stephendibari5010]

@@slscamg no it was an excellent physical condition. Leather interior and paint were flawless Mechanically it was trash. That’s why BMW’s are crap over 5 years old. I Made a mistake by not getting a pre cert inspection. Never again. I’m now A proud owner of a Lexus ES300 which was serviced at a Lexus dealership it’s whole one owner life

[@slscamg]

@@stephendibari5010 well to the first point. $3k in service at 100k miles is to be expected with a $70k German SUV.

[@frankmiller95]

Anyone who buys one of those is blind and shouldn't be driving anything. lt's almost as ugly as a Pontiac Aztek, which is quite an accomplishment in the ugly department.

[@DMCarReviews]

You apparently need some new glasses if you think this looks like an Aztec. It's a gorgeous car. The Aztec is resembled by the new Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Great thing is that we have a free market, so you don't get to decide on who drives what.

[@frankmiller95]

@@DMCarReviews Nor do you.

[@DMCarReviews]

@@frankmiller95 Envy quietly :)

[@frankmiller95]

@@DMCarReviewsYou apparently have your own YT channel and choose to get into a pissing contest about a difference of opinion on the appearance of car? No one cares. lt's not a personal insult, unless you own one and it's a substitute for a human companion. Sorry, no envy. l'm an old fart and can afford to drive whatever l want. l worked as a BMW mechanic in the 80s and 90s and have owned several from that era and earlier. Whatever one's opinion on the appearance of the newer models, they're poorly designed and built, with far too many plastic parts which fail prematurely from heat, as well as multiple, well documented reliability issues. lf you like them, great. l think they look like rolling turds, much like the Pontiac Aztek. Sorry if that offends you, but we're all entitled to our opinions. lf you feel the need the have the last word, be my guest.

[@DMCarReviews]

@@frankmiller95 Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but putting other people down because of their tastes is not very nice, and you should have come to understand that, over the years. I don't know what premature plastic failure you are talking about, I haven't seen any. Very high quality. You are just spreading misinformation, so pretty much trolling at this point. Go entertain elsewhere.

[@pdd3]

Who in the right mind would get a vehicle that gets 17 miles to gallon in 2022? We need carbon tax NAO!

[@BezmenovDisciple]

If we actually cared about the environment, we would bomb China.