BMW X3 M vs X5 M (F97 vs F95)
Too close to call on the Guide Score: 11 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 F95 X5 M
55Guide Score for 2023Specialistabout $4,192 a year to own
| Part | F97 X3 M | F95 X5 M |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage | 15 counts 14 of 100 | 11 counts 14 of 100 |
| Engine | 62 counts 14 of 100 | 53 counts 14 of 100 |
| Drive feel | 60 counts 19 of 100 | 62 counts 19 of 100 |
| Analog connection | 75 counts 9 of 100 | 64 counts 10 of 100 |
| Weight | 46 counts 9 of 100 | 19 counts 10 of 100 |
| Long-term value | not measured | not measured |
| Ownership | 68 counts 20 of 100 | 61 counts 19 of 100 |
| Acclaim | 20 counts 14 of 100 | 29 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) | $4,192 ($2,528 to $6,342) |
| The bills that decide it | Rear differential mounting bolt; Coolant leaks (S58); Carbon buildup on the intake valves (S58) | Oil and coolant leaks around the hot vee; Leaking coolant expansion tank (S63, 2020 to 2023 cars); Carbon buildup on the intake valves |
Guide Score method v5-final.14; each score is shown with its cost to own (about $3,288 a year to own and about $4,192 a year to own at each best year). How it works.