Finally Answered! Which DRIVES BETTER: 2024 BMW X5 40i or X3 M40i. Video #1
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- Опубликовано: 7 май 2024
- 🚗 Discovering Your Perfect BMW: Exploring the 2024 BMW X5 40i vs BMW X3 M40i! Driving dynamics disclosed in the Real World scenario🌟
Unlock the secrets to choosing between these two iconic BMW crossovers in this comprehensive comparison video. I'll guide you through the nuances of each vehicle's character, driving dynamics, and more, helping you determine which one aligns best with your lifestyle. 🌟
🔍 What Awaits You:
In this engaging episode, I take you on a journey through the streets and highways with both the 2024 BMW X5 40i SDrive and the 2023 BMW X3 M40i. I delve into their standout features, performance capabilities, and highlight what sets them apart. Don't forget to subscribe for part two, where I'll conduct a handling test and provide insights into making the right choice between these two impressive models.
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Are you eager to master the art of test-driving vehicles effectively? Curious about the real distinctions between the X5 and X3 M40i, both powered by the legendary B58 engines? Tune in to avoid any missteps and ensure you drive away with the perfect BMW for you! 🏁✨
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:18 What to expect in the video
1:05 BMW X5 quick walk-around
2:20 Door sound check
2:37 Interior quality check
4:41 Driving X5 in the city
9:43 X5 suspension test
13:07 Driving X5 on the highway
13:48 X5 sound insulation
15:54 X5 mid-range power test
16:59 Jumping into X3 M40i
17:03 Discussing IDrive 7.0 with buttons
18:22 Driving X3 M40i in the city
21:48 X3 M40i suspension test
24:44 My ownership experience with X3 M40i
25:16 Driving X3 M40i on the highway
26:23 Sound insulation in X3 M40i vs X5
26:56 Discussing seat comfort in X3 M40i
27:47 Discussing what made X3 M40i more comfortable
28:08 X3 M40i mid-range power test
I have had a ‘23 X5 40i for a year now and I absolutely love it.. But, i recently had an X3 M40I for a loaner and had it a few days… I can tell you I was totally blown away! It was SOOO much fun to drive… was not really that noticeably smaller and wasn’t much of a difference in ride comfort etc.. i am definitely eyeing the x3 M40i for the next purchase.
Thanks for sharing! Yep. X5 is a great vehicle overall, but you can tell it's designed for a comfy ride primarily. When you have a chance to drive them both back to back this is where realization happens, that X3 M40i is really fun to drive car, not that much smaller and still has enough comfort. My biggest issues are Sensatec seats and run-flats in X3 M40i.
Thank you for the comparison, it definitely helped settle the questions I had between the two automobiles
Glad it helped! Thanks for your feedback.
Good info, thanks
Thanks a lot for stopping by and your feedback.
Thanks for your review. I’m in the middle of getting one. You cleared my doubts which I have.
Glad this helped. Thanks for stopping by
Nice video. Thanks. What about the version with X Drive?
Thanks for stopping by. This was the car available at the time. 1 Thing about X5 is that XDrive version performance wise is pretty much the same, so the drive feel that I described in video #1 and video #2 will be similar. But personally if I were to buy X5 I would get xDrive
I bought a low mileage 2021 X3 M40I fully equipped. I love having the AWD with the Sport Touring it offers. My favorite BMW.
Nice. Oh you have a nicer louder engine notes in yours. Yeah really good car overall
This is the 4:30 classic trade-off between size/weight, and handling/acceleration. Both of these vehicles are performance-oriented, but with the same engine of course the X3 will be quicker and sportier. I chose the X5 40i for the extra size, and the luxury that came with it. I test drove the M60i which is super quick, but just didn’t want the extra cost and mileage penalty, and the B58 is a fantastic and reliable engine. I suspect your X3 M is more fun to drive than the X5 M60, too. Smaller, lighter = more fun to drive.
thanks for your feedback. That's right. Both cars designed perfectly well to find their respective drivers who prefer either more luxury and comfort or more sport and some comfort as a trade-off
What PSI do you run your non-runflat tires at? Thanks for the videos, great content!
Thanks a lot for the feedback. It's like 3-4 PSi less than recommended. Front should be 36 - so mine around 32-33 and rear should be 41 - so mine is about 37. Quite honestly difference is not that obvious. Car will get a tiny bit less bouncy with lower tire pressure.
@@100miledrive Awesome, thanks for the info! Great channel!
@@RaceGasSmellsGood Thank you
Great video! Advantage of the X5 is the optional air suspension vs steel adaptive suspension on the X3. Think of it this way X5 and 5er a well tailored suit with perfect fit and material, X3 and 3er aggressive sporty mischievous little brother
Yep exactly right. The question is what personality do you have to match one of these cars. I love X5 and spend many hours with it previously renting. But after recently driving them back to back I realized I wanted more fun to drive feel, at least for now. This might change down the line.
I love my LCI x3 but we’re waiting on the G45 2025 redesign X3 coming in spring before we make a decision on moving to an X5.
Thanks for sharing. Yep refresh sounds exciting as there are rumors of bigger body, slight bump in power and maybe even more refined chassis. One thing I was so hoping they don't change is the IDrive system. I didn't like new IDrive 8 system
One concern is leg room. I’m 5”11 and you look close enough to my height. I’m not a fan of my knee area hitting the oversized center consoles. Plus the smaller seats don’t look like there is very much thigh support. This is true of especially cars and why I’m ready to jump to SUV.
Enjoyed your video. I’ll have to check out more videos.
thanks for the feedback. I presume you are referring to X3. I am 6'2 and I feel OK with room overall. I find seats not being comfortable in general. Maybe more premium leather seats are better but regular Sensatec are just not to my liking. Don't really have an issue with knees or shoulders. Maybe because I have my seat more away from the steering. Video #2 is about to release.
This video was great and exactly what I'm looking for. I have an x4 m40i and I was thinking about getting an X6 40i, but after watching this I think I'll stick with the x4 (at least until I can afford the X6 m60i).
Thanks for stopping by. Yep exactly. So if you drive these cars back to back you will realize that why would you even compare them because Base X5/X6 is all about comfort and X3/X4 M40i is a car for enthusiasts. In case of BMW X6 it feels a bit lower to the ground than the X5 and it does feel slightly sportier but the differences are barely noticeable. After driving base X5 I understood 100% why other higher trims exist like X5 M60i etc... those are heavier and more aggressive trims.
Thanks for a detailed comparative summary. X5 appears to have been made to lose some of its road aggressiveness by design, that has given way to a more quieter ride quality, to keep pace with its rivals.
Yep, you got it right. Well said. It is done by design for folks X5s comfort but at the same time retain BMW character. So some will completely fall in love with X5 and others might say it's boring. But it is really good for what it was designed for. Thanks for stopping by
I was concerned about the difference between the X5 xDrive vs the X3 M40i. I ended up purchasing a X3 M40i because of a killer deal I got. The amount of room in the X3 was sufficient enough and I thought the X3 M40i would be more fun to drive and boy was I right. This M40i is so much fun to drive. I think the only thing I am missing out on is a little bit more comfort and slightly more room, which for me isn't really necessary. I am coming from a 4Runner so the biggest thing I notice is the overall footprint of the vehicle which I am still adapting to. But, this has been a great purchase so far. I might eventually trade this in and get a X5 xDrive later once I don't feel the need to rip up the roads as much.
Thanks for your comment. I was always a huge fan of X5 in the past as I rented them on many occasions and traveled as far as from California to Texas and back, but this past weekend when I drove X5 sDrive 40i and X3 m40i back to back I reaffirmed I bought the car which I am enjoying a lot. It's all about priorities really: comfort vs fun to drive. Both are great machines. Also I did talk about 3 issues in X3 M40i in 1 of my videos:
1 run-flat tires
2 firm, not enough comfy seats (base Sensatec seats)
3 suspension could be a bit more refined for comfort
In your case if you have run-flats which most of them come with - switching them to regular tires and keeping them 4-5 PSI less than recommended will improve comfort by about 10-15%
@@100miledrive I agree 100%. I watched your video on tires and I went with the Conti DSW+ 2 weeks after I bought the car. They are night and day compared to the run flat Alenzas. Best purchase for the M40i so far.
@@jasonwilkerson9966 yep, absolutely. This jittery ride it has from run-flats goes away I think next I would try these Conti tires once I am done with Michelin A/S
I have an X3 M40i with run flats (just like my Corvette and Mini did) and my trunk floor is flat. Also I opted for leather which means my dash doesn’t feel cheap. When you come to a complete stop it’s suppose to shift its weight, this is also what your local law enforcement officer will tell you, and that way they know you didn’t do a California roll.
Thanks for the feedback. Yes, run-flats certainly help in more aggressive cornering, but it's still debatable, Porsche is against run-flats. As far as shifting weight forward, yes cars would naturally do that but the biggest difference between luxury SUVs versus let's say Toyota etc.. is how they handle this. It's usually more seamless as it is part of delivering luxury experience. Although modern cars even basic once are pretty good at this as well compare to 10 years ago.
The X5 with the air suspension is a dream and makes it a comfortable daily driver, while X3 is nice to drive but can get exhausting if travelling long distances.
Thanks for the feedback. I found X5 to be comfortable even with regular suspension, but also curious about air suspension. I want to get a hold of X5 50e that comes default with air suspension and really experience it. As for the X3 M40i - it's a driver's car. If you get it with Vernasca leather seats and put regular tires then it will be fairly comfortable, yet very engaging/fun to drive. The problem is run-flat tires and base Sensatec seats that are quite firm and really ruin the experience of this car.
I don’t get why the screen is at angle (other than I’m sure it was cheaper). Also seems like the sun glare will be an issue. Hope the new X3 doesn’t copy this.
Hmm interesting. Well I am almost positive new X3 will be a copy of refreshed X5 with new curved screen and latest IDrive system
@@100miledriveagree, it’ll be the same. I’m too young to be old, but I’m already missing the recent past. Nothing is wrong with physical gauges, even.
"We merge in style" yes you do my friend. :) I just wish X3 m40i had X5's seats. X5's new seats are a huge upgrade last year's X5. They really should have left some of those buttons under the new screen. They really invested in that new dash since they have it in every single new model, doesn't look like there is room for reversion back to buttons anywhere.
thanks for your comment. Yep every time I go on ramp on the freeway in X3 M40i in Sport mode that loud engine growl is a pleasant sound to my ears :)
100% agree on the seats, in fact I made a video on "4 problems with X3 M40i" and this is where I mentioned it. I mean there are optional Vernasca leather seats, but I don't want to pay extra. They should certainly bring Sensafin base seats into X3 as well. I hear many complaints about seats in X3.
As far as buttons, well this is the path to electrification. Eventually all automakers just want to have 1 giant screen and not worry about buttons. Similar to what happened to iPhone from Blackberry times. First everyone complained and then now we can't think of a phone with buttons. I personally still think we should have buttons in the car for essential stuff like climate control, but I don't think they listen to consumers on this.
@@100miledrive I am getting ready to go from G05 X5 to G01 m40i, and honestly, apart from few minor missing issues, G01 that's nicely equipped is pretty much X5-Lite. Sure driving dynamic will be different, and it will definitely be bumpier, especially with 20" wheels, but I really wanted to keep my buttons.
You mentioned Blackberry, now you are rubbing salt in my wound.. As heavy blackberry user since it's first days until it's last gasp with Classic and Passport, I stayed with it as long as possible. Car makers shouldn't compare themselves to smartphones, at least until every car on the road can communicate with each other, and be able to drive harmoniously if the electrification is going hand in hand with self driving, but then who need m40i or hellcat, (I take that bad, they are discontinuing hellcat!) so, there needs to be 2 type of cars. One that's truly ultimate driving machine, which these iDrive with buttons are last generations of that, and one that's all electric and electronic, i7 style. If BMW goes in that direction, I am afraid they will lose the battle to others. Thanks for your reply and I enjoyed watching your videos. PS: I also had to replace my windshield, dealer wanted almost $4k. What's with BMW windshields.
@@HeadingForTomorrow I feel all auto makers follow some agenda where by X year they need to make all cars or most cars electric. In that case it is not just BMW it's literally all of them and it's very sad. I know Porsche will keep their 911 for as long as they can, they even developed their own E-Fuel with a plant in Chile. The only way it can sort of go back if too many people express their unhappiness with the new direction. I recently reviewed Mercedes GLE 53 AMG and liked that for 2024 model they still kept all essential buttons, not sure why BMW had to ditch most of them. Anyway hope you have fun with your X3 purchase. Make sure to test drive it extensively and that you are happy with the seat comfort. One things I still wish I could change is setup more comfy seats in my X3 M40i, these Sensatec are really on the firmer side.
I call bs on the climate control not having buttons. I own an X5 and find zero issues changing terms and such on the screen. I act prefer it without the button clutter!
Thanks for sharing. This is my personal experience. As much as I love BMWs but I found Porsche/Mercedes approach to be more favorable to me with essential controls like heated seats and climate control to be physical buttons or switches. For example when you are on the go on rough road setting heated seats to medium heat level in BMW requires to use the screen and poking a finger, where it would be easier to push a button or flip a switch instead.
I want a m440i, but I occasionally have to transport ageing family members and dogs, and they don't do well in the low/small coupe. So X3 m40i it is. I wish the 540i was available in the UK.
Thanks for the feedback. When I was younger I would never consider a crossover, but now I started liking it, and of course BMW/Porsche make crossovers drive like sedans. And yes 540i is truly an amazing car. I think in UK you have some diesel options which should be plenty powerful too.
Haven't watched the video yet, but if it doesn't come out being the X3 M40i, you owe me $1000
Ha Ha good one. Well in this video I didn't really pick a winner but rather talked about how to pick the right car, but I personally have X3 M40i and after driving X5 once again I started liking my X3 M40i even more. Either way both are good cars.
I like my SQ5 since it’s built for more luxury, comfort and sport equally.
nice, thanks for sharing. Curious to test that out.
Why on earth do they have stop signs on the through road at residential T intersections 🤨
Yep, that’s right. Stop signs everywhere 😀
Did I hear 5 PSI less?
Basically BMW recommends for these 20” tires: Front 35-36 and Rear 40-41. I keep front around 32 and rear around 36. It makes a car slightly less bouncier and feels sligjtly more comfier. This is on non run-flats.
@@100miledrive- i see, so that’s the same as what it says on the door card for 20” summer tires / staggered. Anyways, i sold mine, couldn’t take the terrible ride and cabin/wind noise anymore - perf. is not everything!
No wonder, X5 is preferred.
If comfort and bigger size is your priority then - Yes, X5 would be preferred
the new dash SUCKS period. Yes they are cheaping out by having no buttons.
Agreed. I found it to be OK in i4 as it made sense in the electric car but in X5 curved screen with new IDrive system is showing how they are cutting production costs and simplifying everything with these newer design.
@@100miledrive buttons do cost money and engineering layout etc compared to basically a computer monitor with touch screen capability . I prefer a real dash.
@@wally6193 Yep. Sadly it's not just BMW. I see same thing in Lexus and basically many brands moving us towards Tesla's approach. Like Elon Musk says: "The Best Part is No Part"
@@100miledrive Which Lexus has it. I know Merc does and of course Tesla.
@@wally6193 New gen Lexus RX also moved most of the buttons into the screen. I have reviewed almost all RX styles and mentioned it a few times.
x5 is better!!!
Bro why are you doing acceleration tests in a 15 mph residential area with speed bumps? You hit 48mph and blew right past that Amazon delivery guy. You are one of those who give BMW drivers a bad name. 🤬
Thanks for sharing your feedback. Safety is key. This route goes through different speed limits as it turns and merges to bigger road, however I am considering a new route for future videos.
In my early 30s I had M40i, now I’m older and I switched to X5. Each car is great in its own way. Enjoy these cars while you can, very soon we will be forced to drive self-driving EVs 🤮
Thanks for sharing. Totally agree. I like both X3 and X5 and at this stage of life X3 M40i brings more joy. As for the EVs I hope it never happens, I know we are moving at a very high pace towards electrification, but hopefully it will remain a choice. We'll see in few years, maybe it will be a time to start stock piling good gas cars.
30 mins of debating? If you can afford the X5.. get that. Why buy a smaller SUV????
Thanks for your feedback. In Video #2 I explain at the end why would you buy one or the other one. Both have B58 engines. If you want performance then X3 M40i all day long. If comfort is your thing then X5 is a great option. At this stage of life I am finding X5 simply boring for the driver.
Not everyone appreciates a car being big, how’s that hard to understand 😢
The X3 is a piece of shit by comparison. A tinny 3 series on higher settings, and a steep drop in the material build quality of an X5.
If luxury and comfort is your thing then Yes X5 would certainly be a #1 choice. If you like more spirited driving, want to hear transmission shifts, fruity exhaust notes, crispy handling then X3 M40i is a car to get. Size wise for a family of 2-3 it's pretty decent. I do agree about certain quality issues which I made a separate video about.
No build difference x3 or x5! All difference is in size, weight, back style and packages of equipment! And also in running costs!
@@BS-do6oy As far as doors and dash - I would agree. X3 is not behind. The biggest difference is seats and center console. Sensatec vs Sensafin. If they could have same material in X3 especially the seats - it would make X3 even more comfy
X5 is WAAAYYYYY better on noise, comfort, size, vibration, etc. Not even in same league. Only thing this car has is better acceleration
Well, yes X5 is portrayed as a more luxury vehicle and even comes with better seats as base. X3 M40i needs better seating material for sure.