BMW X3 M40i vs X3 M (G01 vs F97)
Too close to call on the Guide Score: 4 points apart, and the places each could hold overlap. Read the parts and the cost to own.
BMW G01 X3 M40i
62Guide Score for 2021Goodabout $2,347 a year to own
BMW F97 X3 M
66Guide Score for 2021Goodabout $3,288 a year to own
| Part | G01 X3 M40i | F97 X3 M |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage | 3 counts 14 of 100 | 15 counts 14 of 100 |
| Engine | 58 counts 14 of 100 | 62 counts 14 of 100 |
| Drive feel | 58 counts 19 of 100 | 60 counts 19 of 100 |
| Analog connection | 64 counts 10 of 100 | 75 counts 9 of 100 |
| Weight | 57 counts 10 of 100 | 46 counts 9 of 100 |
| Long-term value | not measured | not measured |
| Ownership | 69 counts 19 of 100 | 68 counts 20 of 100 |
| Acclaim | 25 counts 14 of 100 | 20 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 | $2,347 ($1,453 to $3,567) | $3,288 ($1,924 to $5,048) |
| The bills that decide it | Oil filter housing and valve cover gasket leaks (B58); Rear differential mounting bolt; Coolant loss (B58) | 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 $2,347 a year to own and about $3,288 a year to own at each best year). How it works.