BMW X3 M40i vs BMW X2 M35i — full comparison

BMW X3 M40i

Suv · Gasoline

BMW X2 M35i

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

BMW X3 M40i

The BMW X3 M40i blends five-seat SUV practicality with serious pace for growing families and road trips. At $59,900, its 360 hp and 4.5 s 0-100 km/h deliver good value in its segment, with 9 L/100 km reasonable for the performance.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety360 hp

Car B

BMW X2 M35i

Balances strong straight-line pace with everyday family usability. Seats five with a useful 470-liter boot, reasonable consumption, and a safety emphasis suited to road trips.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety7.6 L/100km

Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 75 / 63

City 28 / 45

Budget / value 50 / 42

Road trip 65 / 52

Performance 30 / 29

Cargo 38 / 34

Practical 53 / 40

Premium 61 / 51

Winter 40 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X3 M40i · Orange = BMW X2 M35i

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW X3 M40i BMW X2 M35i

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

BMW X3 M40i

Very quick acceleration (0-100 km/h in 4.5 s) for confident passing
550 L cargo space and five seats suit family use and road trips
Good value in its segment at $59,900 given its performance
Reasonable fuel use for this power level (9 L/100 km combined)
You need a third row or seven seats
SUV size is less ideal for tight city driving
You want an electrified or plug-in option; this is gasoline-only
Despite strong power, it is not aimed at hardcore track driving

BMW X2 M35i

Strong acceleration (0–100 km/h in 4.9 s) and 306 hp enable confident passing
Seats five with a 470 L trunk, fitting growing families and weekend travel
Safety ranks highly in our system
Good value in its segment for buyers seeking performance and practicality
Cargo capacity may feel tight for cargo-heavy use
Not aimed at hardcore performance driving or track days
Gasoline-only powertrain; no electric driving capability
Price may stretch tighter budgets

Verdict

Pick BMW X3 M40i if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

BMW X3 M40i is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.

Pick BMW X2 M35i if…

Performance & capability

BMW X2 M35i is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW X3 M40i

BMW X2 M35i

Verdict

Related comparisons