Just test drove an x30M40i

[jelt110]

Didn't I see somewhere in an acceleration / performance compendium someone had put together that there was a european x3 with the x5's engine? I think it would have been 2016 give or take- the acceleration time listed was what you would expect. 480 lb-ft of torque- and then you could throw a race chip on it probably...

I'd think about it if i didn't have the two big dogs to travel with.

[mindcontrollerone]

X3 looks great in pictures but too small in person especially the interior. I'm sure the X3M will look beefier from the exterior but no change in the interior. X5 all the way!

[LeopardM3]

I guess it depends what you need and what you mean by "too small." I drove a new X3 and liked it a lot, and the room inside was enough for what I need, though of course smaller than the X5.

It's all in what you like.

[jo2134]

I have to agree that the X5 is simply a class above the X3 all together.

I have been inside of an X3M40i and was pretty let down by the quality of materials.

That being said I would probably choose a loaded 40i G05 over the upcoming X3M

To me quality/luxury is a huge deal and to be real, where do you need to get to that fast living in NYC

Just my personal opinion anyway