Is the 2022 BMW X3 M a good car?
No.
2 of 6checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 36.4 in. Class median 38.2 in.
- First car: 1 of 4. Price $70,100. Class median $41,500.
- Commuter: $163 a month. Class median $116.
- 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 | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| Commuter | No | $163 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 3 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.1 in, top 49% |
| 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?
No. Passes 2 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 | 155 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.5 in | Median 38.9 in | 156 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 28.7 cu ft | Median 23.4 cu ft | 162 | Yes |
Is the X3 M a good first car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $70,100 | Median $41,500 | 163 | No |
| Horsepower | 473 hp | 156 hp to 349 hp | 165 | No |
| Length | N/A | Median 188.0 in | 154 | No data |
| Turning circle | 20.7 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 150 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 18.8 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 164 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the X3 M a good commuter car?
No. $163 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $163
- Median of 164 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 20 mpg, top 86% of 149
Is the X3 M a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 3 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.1 in clearance, 65.6 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.6 to 69.9 in tall | 144 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 40.7 in | Median 39.9 in | 157 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 20.7 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 150 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the X3 M a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.1 in clearance. Top 49% of 154 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- AWD, 8.1 in
- Cohort
- 154 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 | $70,100 | 18.8 cents | 62.7 cu ft | 473 hp |
| Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring AWD | $68,680 | 12.1 cents | 77.7 cu ft | 494 hp |
Compared with 1,113 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2022.
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