BMW X3 M vs X4 M (F97 vs F98)
Too close to call on the Guide Score: 2 points apart, and the places each could hold overlap. Read the parts and the cost to own.
BMW F97 X3 M
66Guide Score for 2021Goodabout $3,288 a year to own
BMW F98 X4 M
64Guide Score for 2020Goodabout $3,270 a year to own
| Part | F97 X3 M | F98 X4 M |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage | 15 counts 14 of 100 | 15 counts 14 of 100 |
| Engine | 62 counts 14 of 100 | 62 counts 14 of 100 |
| Drive feel | 60 counts 19 of 100 | 59 counts 19 of 100 |
| Analog connection | 75 counts 9 of 100 | 75 counts 9 of 100 |
| Weight | 46 counts 9 of 100 | 47 counts 9 of 100 |
| Long-term value | not measured | not measured |
| Ownership | 68 counts 20 of 100 | 69 counts 21 of 100 |
| Acclaim | 20 counts 14 of 100 | 10 counts 14 of 100 |
| Chance of a bill over $10,000 in five years | under 0.1% | under 0.1% |
| Cost to own a year | $3,288 ($1,924 to $5,048) | $3,270 ($1,906 to $5,030) |
| The bills that decide it | Rear differential mounting bolt; Coolant leaks (S58); Carbon buildup on the intake valves (S58) | Rear differential mounting bolt; Coolant leaks (S58); Carbon buildup on the intake valves (S58) |
Guide Score method v5-final.14; each score is shown with its cost to own (about $3,288 a year to own and about $3,270 a year to own at each best year). How it works.