Is the 2021 BMW X3 M a good car?
No.
2 of 6checks
- First car: 1 of 4. Price $69,900. Class median $39,195.
- Commuter: $173 a month. Class median $116.
- Off-road: 8.0 in clearance. Top 55% of 132.
- Good buy: 1 rival beats it on all four.
- Not enough data: worth the money.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| Commuter | No | $173 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 3 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 8.0 in, top 55% |
| Worth the money | Not enough data | N/A |
| Good buy | No | 1 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the X3 M a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 36.4 in | Median 38.2 in | 131 | No |
| Rear headroom | 39.1 in | Median 38.9 in | 131 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 28.7 cu ft | Median 22.9 cu ft | 140 | Yes |
Is the X3 M a good first car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $69,900 | Median $39,195 | 144 | No |
| Horsepower | 473 hp | 155 hp to 349 hp | 145 | No |
| Length | N/A | Median 188.6 in | 136 | No data |
| Turning circle | 20.7 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 20.0 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 143 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the X3 M a good commuter car?
No. $173 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $173
- Median of 143 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 19 mpg, top 92% of 137
Is the X3 M a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 3 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.0 in clearance | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance | 123 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 41.1 in | Median 39.8 in | 134 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 20.7 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the X3 M a good off-road vehicle?
No. 8.0 in clearance. Top 55% of 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- AWD, 8.0 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the X3 M worth the money?
Not enough data.
Is the X3 M a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3 M AWD | $69,900 | 20.0 cents | 28.7 cu ft | 473 hp |
| Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring AWD | $69,545 | 12.1 cents | 77.7 cu ft | 494 hp |
Compared with 1,039 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2021.
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