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[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bmwad\">\n<p><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\" itemprop=\"description\" readability=\"69.686575052854\">\n<p>Many vehicles in the high-end segment excel at delivering luxury, but there are some brands that put focus on performance as well. BMW is a prime example when it comes to offering the best of both worlds. We\u2019re not necessarily talking about M models as the M Performance cars also represent the whole package. Take for example the X3 M40i LCI, featured here in a drag race against the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2022\/02\/17\/test-drive-genesis-gv70-3-5t-sport-better-than-the-bmw-x3-m40i\/\">Genesis GV70<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To even the odds, YouTuber <em>Sam CarLegion<\/em> went with the more powerful version of the South Korean luxury SUV. It uses a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 engine producing a healthy 375 hp and 391 lb-ft (530 Nm) of torque. \u00a0It\u2019s still down on horsepower by seven, but it makes up for that with an extra 22 lb-ft (30 Nm). However, if drag races have thought us anything, it\u2019s that numbers rarely tell the whole story.<\/p>\n<p>These all-wheel-drive family haulers with eight-speed automatic transmissions and similar weight are far from being evenly matched in the quarter-mile run. Proving once again the B58 engine is hugely underrated by BMW, the X3 M40i effortlessly beat the South Korean rival in all comparisons. Just about everyone was expecting the Bavarian SUV to take the win, but the gap is still remarkable.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMW-X3-M40i-Test-Drive-10-of-27.jpg\"><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-419563\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMW-X3-M40i-Test-Drive-10-of-27-830x467.jpg\" alt=\"BMW X3 M40i Test Drive 10 of 27 830x467\" width=\"830\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMW-X3-M40i-Test-Drive-10-of-27-830x467.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMW-X3-M40i-Test-Drive-10-of-27-1820x1024.jpg 1820w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMW-X3-M40i-Test-Drive-10-of-27-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMW-X3-M40i-Test-Drive-10-of-27-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMW-X3-M40i-Test-Drive-10-of-27.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" title=\"image of BMW X3 M40i Test Drive 10 of 27 830x467\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-419563\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20830%20467%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMW-X3-M40i-Test-Drive-10-of-27-830x467.jpg\" alt=\"BMW X3 M40i Test Drive 10 of 27 830x467\" width=\"830\" height=\"467\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMW-X3-M40i-Test-Drive-10-of-27-830x467.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMW-X3-M40i-Test-Drive-10-of-27-1820x1024.jpg 1820w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMW-X3-M40i-Test-Drive-10-of-27-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMW-X3-M40i-Test-Drive-10-of-27-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BMW-X3-M40i-Test-Drive-10-of-27.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" title=\"image of BMW X3 M40i Test Drive 10 of 27 830x467\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The outcome wasn\u2019t that much different in the roll race from 30 mph (50 km\/h). How come? Well, let\u2019s just say the GV70 spent most of its time checking out the X3 M40i\u2019s rear end. Of course, drag and roll races are not fully indicative of a vehicle\u2019s performance, but it\u2019s hard to imagine an evaluation in which the Genesis would win.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to design and delivering luxury, things get a bit more subjective. Hyundai has stepped up its game in the premium segment as Genesis is a compelling alternative to the Germans. Nevertheless, if a blend of performance and luxury is what you\u2019re after, it\u2019s hard to beat the BMW-Mercedes-Audi trifecta.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=stnko5Ro40w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sam CarLegion \/ YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"2022 BMW X3 M40 VS 2022 Genesis GV70 3.5T, walk of shame follows. 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