2026 BMW X3 M50 xDrive

The X3 is BMW's compact luxury SUV, the one that squares off against the Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz GLC. It's the rare small SUV that still feels eager to be pushed, with quick steering and a planted rear end. The ride is on the firm side, which is the trade for how well it corners, but it settles down on the highway. Inside, the cabin is genuinely upscale, with supportive seats and a cargo area that swallows a stroller with room to spare. Its 3.0L I6 makes 393 horsepower and 428 lb-ft of torque, routed through an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive that together return 27 mpg combined. The adaptive M suspension and M Sport limited-slip differential are standard here, so it rotates into corners with real authority.