Thanks for the insight! How was the Macan S compared to the X3?

@@MGReviewsBlog The Macan S was definitely a great car. I had 2 years between the Macan S and the M40i so I never had a direct/immediate comparison between the two. The 2017 Macan S only had 335HP if I'm not mistaken so was underpowered at the time. I know that Porsche ended up trickling down their engines to the lower trims in recent years. We ended up trading in the Macan S for a 718 Cayman. But from what I can remember, the Macan S drove great and sounded great. It had much less cargo space though because of the fastback design and like all Porsches the "cockpit" is pretty cramped. I also had a 2018 X1 at the time and even that was roomier than the Macan. For the M40i, SQ5 and GLC43, I owned all 3 cars at the same time so have a pretty good day-to-day comparison of them. If I could only pick one, it would be the M40i. Plenty of power, handles great, sounds great, lots of tech and plenty of storage. It's the best all-rounder in my opinion. The only improvement that the M40i or BMW in general could work on is their digital gauge cluster. There's just way more customization with MB and Audi's.

@@anw9485 great feedback. We test drove all of those and even the genesis. The Porsche was nice but felt very cramped and loaded with buttons, wasn’t what we were looking for. The Mercedes’ was nice but too pricey and 1st and 2nd gear shifts weren’t the smoothest. The Audi, as you said, was very underwhelming. The bmw just had the balance of performance and luxury while having a reasonable price tag. The bmw ride is slightly harsh but not back breaking. The power is unbeatable, this thing moves and looks good doing it. Very happy with the bmw

@@andreipretorius92 Hit the nail on the head there! I've had 2 modern Porsches, all their cabins are very cockpit-like and cramped. I like to refer to the Porsche interior's button layout as "the graphing calculator" because it reminded me of the TI-83 graphing calculators I had in high school, where I didn't understand what half the buttons did! Yes, the GLC43 is very nice and yes pricey, I ordered mine and waited 8-months and actually did without the HUD to keep the cost down. I do miss the HUD though as my M40i does have it. And you're right, the MB 10-spd tends to be a little clunky at low speed. It's hard to get a smooth start off from a complete-stop if you're just trying to drive normal. So again, if I were to only have 1 of these vehicles the M40i wins. It just does everything and does it damn well. It is a bit stiffer but that's a sign of a "driver's car" and having the types of cars that I've had, it doesn't bother me. And that growl/grunt sound the M40i makes on up-shifts when you go full throttle from a full-stop in Sport+ is just so good! I know you know what I'm talking about. lol. The GLC43 makes a nice crackle in that situation and the SQ5 seemed to give you just a tiny bit of noise as a consolation prize for your efforts. All these brands have a different "ethos" when it come to car making and it really shows in how their vehicles drive and perform.

Congratulations on your purchase!

Better car, better looking and better deal. Congrats !

Thank you and congrats on your order! How long did the dealership say it would take for the car to arrive?

@@MGReviewsBlog Thank you. It takes almost three months for a Canadian order since I need a fully customized one.

Also ordered my M40i couple of days ago. Arrival is expected in September. Shipping to Germany 😊

My mother ordered one in January. It is ready now. Only took 1.5 months

@@andreipretorius92 Wow, congrats 😄👍🏻 Where are you from?

The Mercedes is getting a new generation really soon. Should be officially unveiled later this year. A new generation X3 shouldn't be far behind it.

I agree with you, the transmission is not that great on these amg-lite vehicles. Earlier 7-g tronic was a much smoother transmission, don't even feel any shifting going on

@@cthis4786 For sure! For the money I spent, I would've thought they'd put a little more effort into a better transmission for these lower end AMG's. I still enjoy driving it though! It pulls like a MF too 😂😂😂.

@@KC_Smooth A cheap mod for all Mercedes high power engines is to switch to NGK spark plugs and Motul oil, makes the car so much more responsive. For some reason the factory spark plugs are terrible, so bad that people think it's a transmission issue but it's actually a plug issue.

@@cthis4786 Wow, thanks for the info! I’ll definitely look into it. Thankfully, I haven’t had any jerky rev holdings in a couple of months (I’m only at 1.1k miles). I babied the car during the break in and now things are smooth as butter. If the issue ever comes back I’ll definitely try those spark plugs and oil. Thanks again!

We got the GLC 43 2022 it seems people who purchase the BMW want to race at every stop light which never a good thing.

Yeah my first choice was a GLC 43 ,but that quickly changed! Got me a BMW X3M40I nicely equipped. Just ready for it to come in 3 months.

I meant that it's still a 3.0L turbo inline 6. I generalized it for the more casual viewers.

@@MGReviewsBlog I see what you are saying. Anyways best of luck to you!

@@MGReviewsBlog Not to forget the X3 M also has twin turbos and the X3 M40i is a single turbo. Different engine and and a additional turbo. Not even the same engine.

I was shocked that the Mercedes’ came with barely nothing and it was pricey compared to the BMW. With the BMW you at least get the bigger touch screen and panoramic sunroof standard

@@andreipretorius92 I agree with this! I was car shopping for a lease on the 22 GLC 43 AMG , and the X3M40I. I had a 21 GLC 43 for a week. The vehicle was expensive with lightly optioned features. The vehicle didn’t have a panoramic nor not even a sunroof, and other features but it did have the amazing AMG steering wheel that I love with the sports/exhaust controls on the wheel. The colorful digital display was a 10 with all its customized features! And the sound was so good , However the price was doing the most! The salesman told me last week that they’re charging 10k OVER MRSP, so that lead me to BMW. I just Purchased a lease on a 23 X3 M40i custom to my likings and it’s sick how it turned out on the website. Got approved for 15k miles per year 36 months term. Now I have to wait until December to get it! I ordered the vehicle two days ago! The BMW was way cheaper.

You can select REDUCED in the individual for the daily driving mode, the first and second gear shifts would be more smooth.

The X3 M40i is still a great car! Even better if it's less expensive!

Oh dang! You had no luck when it came to Mercedes. Thanks for your insight as an owner!

Yea I like the inline-6 of the BMW more but the GLC is getting an update for the 2023 model year. So maybe it'll come with an inline-6 as well. Then I'll see if I can redo this video haha

why are you buying an suv for sound?

Porsche won't let me review their cars :( I'm not famous enough on KZfaq for them haha. But I'd love to try out the Macan and see how it compares against these two.

I personally like vehicles that offer a blend of comfort and performance which is why I chose the Merc. Is it a compromise? Sure. But that's just my taste. Like I said in the video, the BMW is a better to drive performance SUV of the two.

I would love to get my hands on the SQ5 (or any Audi for that matter) but unfortunately Audi does not have any press fleet here in Vancouver. I'll see if I can get my hands on one from a dealership but we'll see how that goes.

I currently have a 20 X3 M40i, 22 GLC 43 and previously had a 21 SQ5 and 17 Macan S. The SQ5 is a very nice car. Beautiful seats and comfortable. But it lacks a lot of storage space and is the tamest of all 4 vehicles. if you like driving, you won't like the SQ5. It doesn't sound as good as the other 3 cars and has the least horsepower(except for the 17 Macan S). For example, The SQ5 has the same exact ZF transmission as the M40i but it's way watered down. It always wants to shift early, even in Dynamic/sport mode. The M40i on the other hand, while in Sport+ will hold the shift all the way to near redline. BMW tunes the transmission to be aggressive even though it's the same transmission in the SQ5. The M40i wants to play. The SQ5 wants to go back to sleep. The Audi has fake exhaust tips too, unless you option the sport exhaust. The transmission thing and fake exhaust kinda shows you that Audi doesn't really have driving in mind and that's ok. Just depends what YOU are looking for.

Thanks for your feedback. I want a car that gets out and moves when needed. But is quiet and smooth on the hwy. any thoughts on one of these that fits these criteria best.

@@jabelee2030 Honestly, all 4 of those cars will do that. But in my opinion, the X3 M40i is definitely the best all-arounder. It's got plenty of power on tap. The only car with more torque and just 3 more HP than the BMW is the MB but the BMW still manages a faster 0-60 on paper. Has more passenger space and storage utility than the other 3 cars. Sounds great, drives great and has the best MPG of all 4. It's also the cheapest when similarly spec'd. Also, the fact that only BMW includes the first 3 years of service is a game changer. I believe Audi offered the first service for free. Another thing that bugged me about the SQ5 is that it doesn't give you live tire pressure and temperature readings like the other 3. I believe you need to step up to a RS model to get live tire pressure/temp display.

Well, there will be a new generation of the GLC coming next year...

@M.G. Reviews I anticipate it will be amazing the new GLC.

There will be a brand new 2023 AMG GLC coming later this year. Hope it is a better and improved car and for MB not to be too greedy with their MSRP.

@@JohnUSA7 100% agree and I think MB won't disappoint.

@@JohnUSA7 no V6 or R6 for GLC anymore.

Thank you 😊

As do I. I'm just not looking forward to the next generation in which it will most likely have capacitive touch controls instead of the physical buttons of this one.

Thank you! Yes, to each their own.

Like I said in another comment, I was referring to the fact that they both have 3.0L Inline-6 engines. Most buyers of the X3 don't care that it has an engine code of B58B30O1 vs S58B30T0.....

@@MGReviewsBlog we do care, I ordered M40i and was disappointed when I figured out how much different the engine is from X3M.

@@sosen22 how different?

@@mattg1094 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l6t1esRmrN_DYp8.html

power figures on paper don't tell the whole story. Car & Driver and Motor Trend both tested these cars and the BMW was the faster of the two. Additionally, it's about how each car performs around corners. The BMW's chassis & suspension tuning feels stiffer than that of the Benz which makes it slightly more responsive to driver inputs.

@@MGReviewsBlog car & driver has both @ 12.8 for quarter mile

Pretty close over the 1/4 mile despite the X3 having a bit less power. I was looking at the 0-60 times in my previous comment.

We ordered a 22 m40i 5 weeks ago. It will be done tomorrow.

5 months!?! Wow... But congrats on your order! Did you get it with the red leather like this one?

I picked my ‘21 up in September. Best vehicle I’ve ever driven, a head turner, and insanely comfortable. Also make sure to get the performance exhaust option!

@@KC_Smooth yes, that exhaust is 👌

@@MGReviewsBlog It's amazing! Excellent review and comparison!!

I'm in Canada, we use KM & L/100km. But the US conversions are on the screen when I talk about them.

US system is trash. Outdated, idiotic and dumb. Suited for low IQ simpletons. Time for us Americans to move forward with the rest of the world. All Military, Engineers, Doctors, Scientists, Astronomers are using metric.

It has the same engine in the sense that they're both a 3.0L inline-6. I know the B58 is a single turbo while the S58 is twin-turbo. I know the B58 has a smaller bore and longer stroke than the S58. But most people of this car couldn't give 2 cents about details like that. I generalized it.

@@MGReviewsBlogYour “casual viewers” are still regular viewers at the end of the day. Do not “generalize”, teach your audience.

I had new 2022 GLA 45 AMG after 100 miles ...lemon. Then I bought new 2022 GLC 43 AMG, many problems, traded in after 13000 miles with rattle coming from the engine when cold, steering problem etc. Then I decided to give one more try and bought a new 2023 GLA45 AMG...700 miles later... Mercedes Buyback/lemon. Drove the new GLC 2024 AMG 43... I liked it, but I am scared with that Mercedes reliability. Then I drove 2024 BMW X3M40i.....bought it right away. Silky smooth and comfortable ride. Also better suited for tall drivers and passengers, by a huge margin.

Yea, I agree the styling of BMW is not as cohesive as it once was, even a decade ago. As for the new GLC, I reviewed the 300 version and those were my exact criticisms of it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jtp2e5do2Mq0pnk.html

I'd love to get my hands on a Macan but I don't have a connection with Porsche's press fleet :(

Macan T? As in turbo? I believe they are rated at 440 hp and with similar equipment it would be closer to 90k usd

@@joshuaenyart5570 Macan T as in a special tuned edition like the Carrera T before it.

@@cthis4786 Interesting I don’t know much on Porsche but all I’ve seen is Macan (base) macan s, Macon turbo, macan GTS. Thank you for the info!

Leave it in Comfort mode? Honestly, short of giving it an ECU tune, I don't think there is. M performance & AMGs are known for giving their cars that sound.

I didn't notice any creaking in this X3 M40i however, I did notice it a bit in other BMW models like the 2-series Gran coupe

@@MGReviewsBlog smh, i meant creaking in mercs plastics lol, bmw's are a solid build. I have the 2020 330i and not a creak, test drove c300 and even e350 and creaks, same with X5 vs GLE. so stuck with bmw's in our household.

@@nkhan4 ohhhh, I thought you meant some BMW models in your original comment. I stand by my original comment haha. But a few of the less expensive Mercedes models have this issue too. It's only the expensive stuff from Mercedes that I haven't noticed any rattles.

A lot of cars are no longer being made in their origin country. Some Volvos are made in China, some Mercs are made in States, some VW are made in Mexico and so on. Import/export taxes I guess

@@MGReviewsBlog but yet these cost savings aren’t transferred to the customer. In fact, they don’t even mention it in their literature. KZfaqrs go into every detail of specs, except where the very expensive product is made. There a big difference between something made in Germany and something made in China.

@@AMore429 Yes but if a car like the X3, for example, was still being made in Germany, then it would face huge import duties when it gets delivered to North America. So then the MSRP would be even higher. It's what Governments do to protect their labour force and get more jobs created by the companies within their countries so that the politicians looks better when it comes time to vote. And you're absolutely right about any cost savings, the corporations keep it for themselves and their top managers & lobbyists. Very rarely does a company pass it on to the consumers. Doesn't matter what product or service they produce, not just cars. It's the time that we live in today unfortunately.

@@MGReviewsBlog I think a lot of people that but the product actually think they are buying something made in Germany. Bottler line is, consume and don’t question 😄

You're giving me an idea for a future video haha

@@MGReviewsBlog please have a ultimate show down with the NX350/GV70/GLC/X3🙏

@@dioralcide8490 I'll see what I can do 😉

The GV 70 is slow and doesnt handle near as well.. comfort wise , yes its good.

Very ignorant statement but ok. After three previous AMG vehicles, now own, 2024 X3M40i. It is fabulous, beautiful and balanced. Very noticeable among other vehicles and by their drivers.

Macan is trash if you have to live with it every day and use it as a true SUV. It is a jacked up hatchback.