[spta97]

I'm curious what made people pick one over the other. What made you choose the X3M vs X4M or your X4M over the X3M?

I'll go first (I ordered an X3M)

- I preferred the X3M "suv" type style vs the "hatchback" style of the X4M.
- Less expensive with same performance
- Felt as if the back would be cramped (based upon many online reviews)

How about you? I'm curious as to people's preferences.

[aliwtsn]

Well it's odd because I always like a sloping roof-line on my cars so coupes or sportbacks is what I have always went with the past 5 cars. But I saw and test drove the X4M Comp and I felt I was missing part of the backseats/boot. Also wasn't too keen on the small spoiler at the top of the rear windshield it didn't "sweep" with the curves of the car.

Originally I was looking at the GLC Coupe namely the GLC63S Coupe and was pretty much set on it but the more I looked at the X3M Comp I thought....hang on am I just trying to kid myself I still like coupes and really I should go for an SUV style back end and get it out of my system.

So.....ultimately I picked the X3M Comp due to those reasons which as above kinda went against everything I thought before about SUV looking vehicles but thought it's all or nothing here.

[Turbo1204]

Hey there. Well for me I chose the x4m for
It's unique looks. There is nothing else like it on the road and in black it's a looker. I love the suv Body style of the x3m but I just don't really need all that extra room. I'm 6 feet 2 and I have plenty room in the back seats and ample cargo room. I'd be happy with either car to be honest but there's a reason why the x6 is selling strong and started a trend that has been duplicated by other manufacturers. I'm coming from a sakhir orange m3 and white m4. I'll admit my X4m turns more heads and triggers curiosity more than those cars ever did.

[BMWZ4]

Originally Posted by spta97

I'm curious what made people pick one over the other. What made you choose the X3M vs X4M or your X4M over the X3M?

I'll go first (I ordered an X3M)

- I preferred the X3M "suv" type style vs the "hatchback" style of the X4M.
- Less expensive with same performance
- Felt as if the back would be cramped (based upon many online reviews)

How about you? I'm curious as to people's preferences.

Same as you, all of the above plus I owned 3 x3's prior (2011, 2015 & 2019 M40i)

[r33_RGSport]

For me, because X4M doesn't look as good as X6 or X6M.

I tried so hard to like it, but I can't swallow it.
The X6 / X6M are much2 more appealing.

[spta97]

Originally Posted by aliwtsn

Well it's odd because I always like a sloping roof-line on my cars so coupes or sportbacks is what I have always went with the past 5 cars. But I saw and test drove the X4M Comp and I felt I was missing part of the backseats/boot. Also wasn't too keen on the small spoiler at the top of the rear windshield it didn't "sweep" with the curves of the car.

Originally I was looking at the GLC Coupe namely the GLC63S Coupe and was pretty much set on it but the more I looked at the X3M Comp I thought....hang on am I just trying to kid myself I still like coupes and really I should go for an SUV style back end and get it out of my system.

So.....ultimately I picked the X3M Comp due to those reasons which as above kinda went against everything I thought before about SUV looking vehicles but thought it's all or nothing here.

Funny you mention the MB. I was cross shopping that model and was set on the coupe through pics on the website.

In person, however, I immediately preferred the suv version.

[spta97]

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

For me, because X4M doesn't look as good as X6 or X6M.

I tried so hard to like it, but I can't swallow it.
The X6 / X6M are much2 more appealing.

I too preferred the X6 over the X4. Though I wonder if I would have gotten the X5 if I was shopping that line...

I’m not sure why the X6 body style is so much more appealing to me. Seems like the same car but bigger?

[spta97]

Originally Posted by Turbo0823

Hey there. Well for me I chose the x4m for
It's unique looks. There is nothing else like it on the road and in black it's a looker. I love the suv Body style of the x3m but I just don't really need all that extra room. I'm 6 feet 2 and I have plenty room in the back seats and ample cargo room. I'd be happy with either car to be honest but there's a reason why the x6 is selling strong and started a trend that has been duplicated by other manufacturers. I'm coming from a sakhir orange m3 and white m4. I'll admit my X4m turns more heads and triggers curiosity more than those cars ever did.

Totally agree it is unique!

Most people will see my X3m as every other X3 on the road

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by spta97

I too preferred the X6 over the X4. Though I wonder if I would have gotten the X5 if I was shopping that line...

I’m not sure why the X6 body style is so much more appealing to me. Seems like the same car but bigger?

On this particular generation of G05 and G06, I do prefer the G06 more.

I also liked the E71, but I got turned off when it was launched as 2+2.

[Turbo1204]

Originally Posted by spta97

Totally agree it is unique!

Most people will see my X3m as every other X3 on the road

The real enthusiasts are the ones that will distinguish an X3M From an X3. Unfortunately the M5 has the same issue. It just blends in. There is nothing wrong with that. We all have our preferences. I love the X6 but It's hard for me to swallow the fact its a 5000 pound car. Its hard as it is coming from an m4 & m3. As a side note, Does it make sense that I find the x4m more fun to drive?

[ScottyRyan2019]

Easy, we liked the look of the X3M much more than the X4M.

[DC X3M40i]

Storage and rear seat head room were high on the list. I’ve always been an suv guy or a sedan guy, never really took to the SAC body style. Different strokes for different folks. Mainly I like the feel of a bigger cabin. The x4 felt cramped. On the other hand my wife prefers the x4m over the x3m. She don’t drive it...so I get to pick...lol

[AlexFL]

Trunk space and I don’t like the new style tail lights on X4 and X6.

[2045]

It's good to have options! since people like different things.

X4 over X3

- More unique. It's different
- More sporty in terms of sleeker look
- Don't need the real SUV room since we have a GL550 in the family

If BMW makes a M wagon in the same size category we will not have this conversation...

Not a fan of the new X6 at all. Styling is so busy.

[Craig 1527]

x3 needed the room for my bullmastiff

[2045]

Moreover, if you look at the production number ratio & the amount of cars at the dealers between X3M/X4M clearly X4M is a more focused product for those who wants to be different. I can't imagine who's looking for a family SUV that buys X4M instead of X3M. But on the other hand for someone that wants more character but don't want a M3/4, X4M is the way to go.

[MrItaly]

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

For me, because X4M doesn't look as good as X6 or X6M.

I tried so hard to like it, but I can't swallow it.
The X6 / X6M are much2 more appealing.

I thought the exact same thing about the X6 and as hard as I tried to like the X4, I couldn't. It is better looking than the previous generation, but it's not there yet for me. Plus, I have a family and the rear headroom, or lack thereof, was a deal killer for me. I sat in the back and felt claustrophobic. The X3, especially with the sunroof shade open, feels enormous in the back. That sealed the deal for me.

[kzg1969]

X3M for rear seat space + boot space. X4M looks have grown on me and maybe looks more sporty though.

[moff]

I actually don't really like SUV's and swore I'd never buy one, citing that an estate is a better option.

However I've always had a soft spot for the X6 and I quite like the GLE63S. What turned it for me was the amazing deals for the X3M and X4M in the UK. I drove the X4M in the test drive and thought the lines of the X3M just looked better. I also thought it was an easier sale to my wife as it’s more practical. Now I’ve actually convinced myself that the X3M is an estate M3!

Will I buy another SUV? Well I can never say never, but I would still prefer a high powered estate. SUV’s come with 3 major negatives for me high centre of gravity and increased running costs (tyres, brakes, fuel).

I love the X3M but had I been able to get an M3 Touring (doesn’t exist) or an RS5 Avant fo the same money I’d have probably done that.

Back to the main point, the X3M just looks a little more resolved to me, and I didn’t want to sacrifice practicality for what I perceived as no gain.

[sayemthree]

X3m
need the room for dog crates and luggage

[Turbo1204]

Originally Posted by 2045

Moreover, if you look at the production number ratio & the amount of cars at the dealers between X3M/X4M clearly X4M is a more focused product for those who wants to be different. I can't imagine who's looking for a family SUV that buys X4M instead of X3M. But on the other hand for someone that wants more character but don't want a M3/4, X4M is the way to go.

I couldn't agree more. That was exactly my dilemma. I really had to convince myself not Bc I didn't like the x4m. I was concerned about handling and feel of a tall car. The moment I drove it, I had a jokers smirk on the way out of the dealership. May I add the rear lights are a favorite amongst those that have seen my car. They look sleek and edgy.

[Carmicro]

The X3MC is my first SUV. My other family members also drives X3’s. my original car was a G30 5 series which is a great car. i wasn’t in the market for a X3 comp I looked at a new X5 550d instead. I really wanted the M5 comp but again my other half said no way we are having the same car when we needed more space! Ok she didn’t like the size of X5 I wanted power so I decided to test drive the X3 comp which is a perfect compromise. what is more surprising is my wife liked the x3mc more than I did lol her test drives are more of the practical sense like driving to car park to reverse park measuring the boot space for the pram etc.. women’s needs are different when they drive the family car time to time.

ok my point is I never liked the X4 as the Americans call it a SAC sports activity coupe imho I don’t understand them. As my other half said when she sat in a X4 why did does BMW make a car that is a SUV that is not a SUV with less head room less boot space looks more dark inside with a small rear window that is a coupe and high driving position... as I said earlier women think practically when it comes to cars and imho SUV should be a SUV.