I am from Germany, but the best reviews are from the USA. I bought three weeks ago the M40i and now i have to wait until i get it. In the meantime i will watch your videos. And what a great idea to listen to the singing birds during a car video. Good Job!!!!
Hey congrats on your M40i and thank you very much for your feedback. On my channel I decided to share what I found to be valuable/important in terms of choosing a car or comparing one against the other. Also I am pretty excited to drive all the different brands and models and BMW is one of my favorite.
Same here. Moreover reviewing cars I don’t understand why automakers take such drastic decisions without having some type of surveys discussing it with actual owners, people who buy cars first and then do it. New BMW designs is something if a big question: who is approving all this
@@LemonViper00 I sometimes drove my mom’s Range Rover. I think it is more safe to text and drive than to adjust the climate using those stupid screens. A big reason I will go to x3 than the new x5 is because of the manual knobs to adjust climate etc
I went from an X3 m40i to an x5 m60I (because the 40i did not have enough performance), the 3 and 5 are fundamentally different cars that appeal to different buyers. Looking for a fun car that enjoys being driven hard then the x3 all the way. The x5 however is much nicer car to commute and cruise in and a much nicer place to be than the x3. The x5 has a lot more usable space both for passengers and luggage that the specs suggest. I loved my m40i, and even tracked it a few times but will pick the x5 for my daily commute every time.
Thanks a lot for your feedback. I am actually super curious about X5 v8 M60. I used to like X5 40i but after having my car found it like a bus in terms of driving dynamics. So I think V8 has exactly what I am looking for - is that engagement and slightly firmer more connected ride. X5 is definitely more upscale vehicle with more comfort and room, but base X5 40i is certainly not the car after X3 M40i, of course if you like more engaging driving.
Great comparison video! I'm still debating myself whether to get 2024 X3 or X5. X5 for the ride comfort and space/cargo. X3 for the buttons. My wife drives X1 with the new curve display, and let me tell you I hate the vent setting so much!!! I hate that it's on the screen. I hate that it only has 5 settings: very low, low, medium, high, and very high. Problem is: very low is pretty much non existent and low is like a hurricane in terms of noise. There is no in between. Once your car is cool/warm enough and you want to maintain the temp/air flow, you can't! If you put it on very low, the temp will change/won't maintain. If you put it on low, you might get colder/hotter and the fan blowing noise is unacceptable. Did you get to play around with the vent on X5?
Thanks for sharing your experience with BMW X1. I see your frustration with settings in climate control. Things like these can be very annoying. As for the X5 I didn’t play around with climate control settings that watch, I was annoyed with the fact that everything was on the screen rather than keeping essential buttons. X5 is still a great vehicle, I highly suggest to rent one for a day and check out all these features before you commit for a bigger purchase
I have a 2024 X5 40i and I love it. But the X3 with the same engine would also have been great. All else equal, smaller and lighter means quicker and more nimble.
I’ll say it once and say it again….the seats on the X3 M40i especially the leather seats are reportedly the most uncomfortable seats ever made especially the leather with ventilated. I heard the sensatec ones are a bit better because they are softer but the ergonomics of the seat are just awful.IF you have low back issues you better test drive it for an hour because I’ve heard of many people with healthy backs losing 10k just to trade it in and get rid of it. Sure they feel fine for a 10 minute test drive but after that….the X5 has much better seats period. You’d be better off in the GLC 43 or SQ5. The guy who owns this m40i is probably already doing core workouts and seeing a chiropractor.
I fully expected the BMW dealership to tell me 2024 allocations were done. So I built a modest one then drove to the dealership and told them this is what I wanted. I ended up with a fully spec'd 2024 X3 M40i for the price of my modest build. I didn't want the 21" wheels though but oh well.
Congrats on your new car. This is the perfect time to get X3 M40i as dealerships will be wrapping up with X3 M40i's to make room for X3 M50 which I just made video on. It's very engaging machine and I am enjoying daily driving it.
Can’t help but feel like you should have compared the m sport model of the x5 40i 🤨I mean it offers a different suspension and prob m brakes and muffler too
Thanks for your comment. The car I had was M Sport package which inclided an Adaptive M suspension. In X5 world it is still tuned for comfort, even in X6 which is more aero dynamic, this just how they tuned them unless you go for heavier V8. And yes my car didn’t have M Sport exhaust and M sport brakes.
Honestly thought about it many times, while I love the power on X3 M, but I don't like how X3 M is so rough on the city roads. I did get a chance to drive it on few occasions on BMW ultimate driving event. Will see maybe I will bring it on the channel. Thanks for pointing this out
Thanks for the feedback. I don’t doubt that, X5 feels pretty quick and can go faster than claimed numbers. X3 M40i was also launched by car and driver in 4.1 seconds. I am trying to use more official numbers when possible.
I am from Germany, but the best reviews are from the USA. I bought three weeks ago the M40i and now i have to wait until i get it. In the meantime i will watch your videos. And what a great idea to listen to the singing birds during a car video. Good Job!!!!
Hey congrats on your M40i and thank you very much for your feedback. On my channel I decided to share what I found to be valuable/important in terms of choosing a car or comparing one against the other. Also I am pretty excited to drive all the different brands and models and BMW is one of my favorite.
I don’t know why auto companies think screens are the most convenient way of doing things.
Knobs and physical buttons are best.
Same here. Moreover reviewing cars I don’t understand why automakers take such drastic decisions without having some type of surveys discussing it with actual owners, people who buy cars first and then do it. New BMW designs is something if a big question: who is approving all this
Easier and cheaper production
@@fr2738 That is true. Funny enough I work for a major brand and we used to use screens for everything then reverted back to manual knobs.
@@LemonViper00 I sometimes drove my mom’s Range Rover. I think it is more safe to text and drive than to adjust the climate using those stupid screens. A big reason I will go to x3 than the new x5 is because of the manual knobs to adjust climate etc
@@fr2738 Exactly! I just got a 24 X3 and the manual temperature and radio is much better than screen.
Just got my 24 x3 M40i and am in love. Such an amazing car
Congrats on your new car. Yep it's an amazing machine. Have it for 1.5 years and still very happy
I just got the X3 M40i, it’s so amazing!
Congrats on your new purchase, it’s an awesome vehicle
I went from an X3 m40i to an x5 m60I (because the 40i did not have enough performance), the 3 and 5 are fundamentally different cars that appeal to different buyers. Looking for a fun car that enjoys being driven hard then the x3 all the way. The x5 however is much nicer car to commute and cruise in and a much nicer place to be than the x3. The x5 has a lot more usable space both for passengers and luggage that the specs suggest. I loved my m40i, and even tracked it a few times but will pick the x5 for my daily commute every time.
Thanks a lot for your feedback. I am actually super curious about X5 v8 M60. I used to like X5 40i but after having my car found it like a bus in terms of driving dynamics. So I think V8 has exactly what I am looking for - is that engagement and slightly firmer more connected ride. X5 is definitely more upscale vehicle with more comfort and room, but base X5 40i is certainly not the car after X3 M40i, of course if you like more engaging driving.
Amazing review!👍👏👏👏
Thanks for stopping by
Great comparison video!
I'm still debating myself whether to get 2024 X3 or X5.
X5 for the ride comfort and space/cargo.
X3 for the buttons.
My wife drives X1 with the new curve display, and let me tell you I hate the vent setting so much!!!
I hate that it's on the screen.
I hate that it only has 5 settings: very low, low, medium, high, and very high. Problem is: very low is pretty much non existent and low is like a hurricane in terms of noise.
There is no in between. Once your car is cool/warm enough and you want to maintain the temp/air flow, you can't!
If you put it on very low, the temp will change/won't maintain.
If you put it on low, you might get colder/hotter and the fan blowing noise is unacceptable.
Did you get to play around with the vent on X5?
Thanks for sharing your experience with BMW X1. I see your frustration with settings in climate control. Things like these can be very annoying. As for the X5 I didn’t play around with climate control settings that watch, I was annoyed with the fact that everything was on the screen rather than keeping essential buttons. X5 is still a great vehicle, I highly suggest to rent one for a day and check out all these features before you commit for a bigger purchase
@@100miledrive Thanks for your suggestions. Never knew you could rent BMWs for a day. Might give it a try. How much does it cost where you live?
Is there an American version of this video, I thought I was watching Taken 3
Thanks for stopping by. Sorry, not sure what you mean
I have a 2024 X5 40i and I love it. But the X3 with the same engine would also have been great. All else equal, smaller and lighter means quicker and more nimble.
Thanks for the comment. Yep both are great cars with B58 engine.
I’ll say it once and say it again….the seats on the X3 M40i especially the leather seats are reportedly the most uncomfortable seats ever made especially the leather with ventilated. I heard the sensatec ones are a bit better because they are softer but the ergonomics of the seat are just awful.IF you have low back issues you better test drive it for an hour because I’ve heard of many people with healthy backs losing 10k just to trade it in and get rid of it. Sure they feel fine for a 10 minute test drive but after that….the X5 has much better seats period. You’d be better off in the GLC 43 or SQ5. The guy who owns this m40i is probably already doing core workouts and seeing a chiropractor.
I fully expected the BMW dealership to tell me 2024 allocations were done. So I built a modest one then drove to the dealership and told them this is what I wanted. I ended up with a fully spec'd 2024 X3 M40i for the price of my modest build. I didn't want the 21" wheels though but oh well.
Congrats on your new car. This is the perfect time to get X3 M40i as dealerships will be wrapping up with X3 M40i's to make room for X3 M50 which I just made video on. It's very engaging machine and I am enjoying daily driving it.
Can’t help but feel like you should have compared the m sport model of the x5 40i 🤨I mean it offers a different suspension and prob m brakes and muffler too
Thanks for your comment. The car I had was M Sport package which inclided an Adaptive M suspension. In X5 world it is still tuned for comfort, even in X6 which is more aero dynamic, this just how they tuned them unless you go for heavier V8. And yes my car didn’t have M Sport exhaust and M sport brakes.
idrive8 is a huge step backwards.
Agree. I am doing my best to understand it and like it but not sure why get rid of the menu in favor of apps.
You never did a comparison of m40i vs x3m
Honestly thought about it many times, while I love the power on X3 M, but I don't like how X3 M is so rough on the city roads. I did get a chance to drive it on few occasions on BMW ultimate driving event. Will see maybe I will bring it on the channel. Thanks for pointing this out
X5 does 4.8sec to 60 in real world
Thanks for the feedback. I don’t doubt that, X5 feels pretty quick and can go faster than claimed numbers. X3 M40i was also launched by car and driver in 4.1 seconds. I am trying to use more official numbers when possible.