The hybridized X3 M40i is quick and exciting, but does that make it a worthy competitor to other luxury SUVs? Yes, mostly.

There are few closer rivals in the compact premium SUV class than the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC. If you're trying to decide which one to buy, you'll find that the differences are in the details.

Used 2022 BMW X3 xDrive30i for sale in Sanford, NC. This used BMW car is priced at $35989 and available for a test drive at JT Auto Mart.

In the battle of the 2022 Porsche Macan GTS vs 2022 BMW X3 M, neither car is a fuel-sipper. There’s 937 horsepower between them. Miles per gallon? Pfft, we’re focusing on smiles per gallon here.

Under the hood, the 2022 BMW X3 M Competition packs a twin-turbo 3-liter inline-six engine making a whopping 503 hp (510 ps) and 479 lb-ft (649 Nm) of torque.

BMW’s 3.0i six was more than up to the task of hauling the 4023-pound vehicle. The X3 will carry more than a 1000-pound payload and can tow up to 3748 pounds.