BMW X3 M40i vs Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC

BMW X3 M40i

Suv · Gasoline

Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC

Suv · Gasoline · AWD

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 safety9 L/100km

Car B

Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC

The Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC pairs strong performance with all‑weather traction and long‑haul practicality, making it a natural fit for road trips and premium family use. Pricing and consumption reflect its performance focus, but pace, space, and safety signals are compelling.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety503 hpAWD

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 75 / 75

City 28 / 20

Budget / value 50 / 30

Road trip 65 / 75

Performance 30 / 44

Cargo 38 / 38

Practical 53 / 53

Premium 61 / 74

Winter 40 / 80

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X3 M40i · Orange = Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW X3 M40i Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC

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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

Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC

503 hp and 4.5 s 0–100 km/h for confident passing and merging
AWD traction supports winter and variable‑condition travel
550‑liter trunk and five seats suit road trips and growing families
Safety ranks as a strength alongside premium comfort signals
High purchase price around 100,000 places it at the premium end
Combined consumption of 9.5 may not suit efficiency‑first buyers
Less suited to stop‑start city driving per usage signals
If you rarely need AWD or rapid performance, capability may go unused

Verdict

Pick BMW X3 M40i if…

Best fuel economy

BMW X3 M40i uses 9.0 L/100km vs 9.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC if…

All-wheel drive

Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW X3 M40i

Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC

Verdict

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