X3 M40i vs X7 40i mSport Ride Quality

cardtables · 05-12-2022, 02:20 PM

Hi - I’m interested in a new X3 M40i to supplement our family 2020 x7 40i mSport. While I don’t expect the two to ride similar, I’m hoping to have something sportier in the X3 M40i, while not being punishing, especially with two kiddos in the back seat. Can anyone compare these two or elaborate in another way? Thanks!

M40i4me · 05-12-2022, 05:20 PM

Speed, handling, and fun vs. big, comfortable, and boring!

My wife’s X5 has air suspension so it rides like its on a cloud. I prefer not to roll around corners so m40i for me.

sbt007 · 05-12-2022, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cardtables

Hi - I’m interested in a new X3 M40i to supplement our family 2020 x7 40i mSport. While I don’t expect the two to ride similar, I’m hoping to have something sportier in the X3 M40i, while not being punishing, especially with two kiddos in the back seat. Can anyone compare these two or elaborate in another way? Thanks!

My kids don't complain from the back seat of the M40i and it is definitely as sporty as a SUV can be. It is not a plush ride and on the firmer side (can feel some imperfections on the road), but I'm thinking the balance is just right for rear seat passengers to not complain while giving me a sporty ride.

For context, they did complain quite a bit on my 328i before this. Maybe they just like the higher ride.

JaTe · 05-12-2022, 11:02 PM

Don't have the M40i but have the X3 xdrive30i and X7 xdrive 40i. Both with M sport pkgs. X7 is more of a plush suv that can get sporty when it needs to. The X3 is definitely a stiffer sportier ride but nothing too rough. My wife drives the X3 and prefers it over the X7 bc it more nimble.

Kids don't complain in either car. They do complain when they are in my Tacoma as that thing is bouncy lol.

cardtables · 05-13-2022, 11:21 AM

Thanks for the info, everyone! Been trying to decide on X5 m50i or a X3 M40i. I’m starting to lean towards the X3. Hopefully I’ll be seeing a lot more of you all around this side of the forum.

br438 · 05-13-2022, 11:33 AM

The X5 m50i is a BEAST. It is what I wanted... but the X3 m40i is easier to care for and feed. hahahaha....

If money was no object, the m50i would be in my driveway. The X3 m40i gives all of the feels and is more economical to operate.

cardtables · 05-13-2022, 11:59 AM

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The X5 m50i is a BEAST. It is what I wanted... but the X3 m40i is easier to care for and feed. hahahaha....

If money was no object, the m50i would be in my driveway. The X3 m40i gives all of the feels and is more economical to operate.

Dang! Did you drive an m50i with DHP?

br438 · 05-13-2022, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by br438

The X5 m50i is a BEAST. It is what I wanted... but the X3 m40i is easier to care for and feed. hahahaha....

If money was no object, the m50i would be in my driveway. The X3 m40i gives all of the feels and is more economical to operate.

Dang! Did you drive an m50i with DHP?

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Dang! Did you drive an m50i with DHP?

I cannot remember. It's been a while.

I do feel like I felt the road more in the floorboard of the X5s… I believe all that I drove had 21s.

WifeBeforeCar · 05-13-2022, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cardtables

Thanks for the info, everyone! Been trying to decide on X5 m50i or a X3 M40i. I’m starting to lean towards the X3. Hopefully I’ll be seeing a lot more of you all around this side of the forum.

My previous lease is m50i and my current lease is m40i. I don't regret either decision.

Do I miss the 523HP V8 roar? Yes
Do I absolutely love the fun and nimbleness of the M40i? Yes

mikeym40 · 05-13-2022, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cardtables

Thanks for the info, everyone! Been trying to decide on X5 m50i or a X3 M40i. I'm starting to lean towards the X3. Hopefully I'll be seeing a lot more of you all around this side of the forum.

My previous lease is m50i and my current lease is m40i. I don't regret either decision.

Do I miss the 523HP V8 roar? Yes
Do I absolutely love the fun and nimbleness of the M40i? Yes

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Originally Posted by messishine

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Originally Posted by cardtables

Thanks for the info, everyone! Been trying to decide on X5 m50i or a X3 M40i. I'm starting to lean towards the X3. Hopefully I'll be seeing a lot more of you all around this side of the forum.

My previous lease is m50i and my current lease is m40i. I don't regret either decision.

Do I miss the 523HP V8 roar? Yes
Do I absolutely love the fun and nimbleness of the M40i? Yes

This is helpful. We are a family of 3 with one on the way and I was wondering if I needed to trade up my m40i for a m50i…

WifeBeforeCar · 05-14-2022, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by messishine

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Originally Posted by cardtables

Thanks for the info, everyone! Been trying to decide on X5 m50i or a X3 M40i. I'm starting to lean towards the X3. Hopefully I'll be seeing a lot more of you all around this side of the forum.

My previous lease is m50i and my current lease is m40i. I don't regret either decision.

Do I miss the 523HP V8 roar? Yes
Do I absolutely love the fun and nimbleness of the M40i? Yes

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Originally Posted by messishine

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Originally Posted by cardtables

Thanks for the info, everyone! Been trying to decide on X5 m50i or a X3 M40i. I'm starting to lean towards the X3. Hopefully I'll be seeing a lot more of you all around this side of the forum.

My previous lease is m50i and my current lease is m40i. I don't regret either decision.

Do I miss the 523HP V8 roar? Yes
Do I absolutely love the fun and nimbleness of the M40i? Yes

This is helpful. We are a family of 3 with one on the way and I was wondering if I needed to trade up my m40i for a m50i…

Full disclosure: I don't have kids yet so just 2 of us. X5 does provide a lot more trunk space though.

abbike18 · 05-14-2022, 08:56 AM

I have a '19 X3 M40i. Came from a '15 X1 35i with Bilstein B6s.

My wife wants our 'luxury car' to be smooth and comfy. I want it to be a sports car. We found agreement in the X3 M40i with adaptive suspension (a must IMO).

In comfort mode it's a sporty comfort, but no problem to be comfy for a car full of family. It's not on the clouds, but it's really comfy for highway and around town cruising. In sport mode it's noticeably more firm and really gives the thing some nice handling (for what it is)

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JaTe BMW Junkie 179 Rep 317 Posts Drives: X3, X7 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Don't have the M40i but have the X3 xdrive30i and X7 xdrive 40i. Both with M sport pkgs. X7 is more of a plush suv that can get sporty when it needs to. The X3 is definitely a stiffer sportier ride but nothing too rough. My wife drives the X3 and prefers it over the X7 bc it more nimble. Kids don't complain in either car. They do complain when they are in my Tacoma as that thing is bouncy lol. __________________ Current Stable: 2021 BMW X7 xdrive40i, 2020 BMW X3 xdrive30i, 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD-OR Retired BMWs: 1999 BMW 328i, 2005 BMW M3 ZCP
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cardtables Private First Class 136 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 2022 X3MC, 2020 X7 40i Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info, everyone! Been trying to decide on X5 m50i or a X3 M40i. I’m starting to lean towards the X3. Hopefully I’ll be seeing a lot more of you all around this side of the forum.
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abbike18 Lieutenant 782 Rep 578 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Colorado, USA iTrader: (0)	I have a '19 X3 M40i. Came from a '15 X1 35i with Bilstein B6s. My wife wants our 'luxury car' to be smooth and comfy. I want it to be a sports car. We found agreement in the X3 M40i with adaptive suspension (a must IMO). In comfort mode it's a sporty comfort, but no problem to be comfy for a car full of family. It's not on the clouds, but it's really comfy for highway and around town cruising. In sport mode it's noticeably more firm and really gives the thing some nice handling (for what it is) __________________ 2019 X3 M40i \| TU Pump \| AA DP \| VTT GC \| xHP Stage 2 \| Dorch ECA \| MHD Odin FF \| Carbon Black \| Adaptive Suspension \| M-Sport Rear Diff \| 20" staggered SOLD! 2015 X1 35i \| Alpina Trans Tune \| Dinan Stage 2 \| Bilstein B6
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