BMW G06 X6 M50i and M60i vs G80 M3

The G80 M3 scores higher, by more than the range either could move.

BMW G06 X6 M50i and M60i

49Guide Score for 2023Not for most buyersabout $3,420 a year to own

About 59th of 69, likely 50th to 67th

BMW G80 M3

89Guide Score for 2022Excellentabout $2,818 a year to own

About 10th of 69, likely 4th to 19th

The seven parts and acclaim, side by side, each with its share of that car’s score
PartG06 X6 M50i and M60iG80 M3
Heritage3 counts 14 of 10034 counts 16 of 100
Engine46 counts 14 of 10062 counts 16 of 100
Drive feel61 counts 19 of 10076 counts 21 of 100
Analog connection64 counts 10 of 10074 counts 10 of 100
Weight30 counts 10 of 10072 counts 10 of 100
Long-term valuenot measurednot measured
Ownership55 counts 19 of 10069 counts 12 of 100
Acclaim24 counts 14 of 10073 counts 16 of 100
Chance of a bill over $10,000 in five years3.2%under 0.1%
Cost to own a year$3,420 ($2,186 to $5,440)$2,818 ($1,870 to $4,652)
The bills that decide itFront differential and transfer case failure; Coolant and turbo oil line leaks in the hot vee (N63, 2020 to 2023 cars); Oil consumption (N63, 2020 to 2023 cars)Coolant tank and charge-air cooler leaks; Carbon buildup (direct injection); Infotainment software glitches

Guide Score method v5-final.14; each score is shown with its cost to own (about $3,420 a year to own and about $2,818 a year to own at each best year). How it works.