BMW unveiled the 2020 X3 M and X4 M crossovers back in February, announcing two separate levels of muscle, with the regular models putting down 473 HP (479 PS) and 442 lb-ft (598 Nm) of torque with the help of a new twin-turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine.
Opt for the X3 M and X4 M Competition and that engine will feed you 503 HP (510 PS), plus the same amount of torque as before. In standard form, the two crossovers can hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in 4.1 seconds, before maxing out at 174 mph (280 km/h).
The Competition versions are slightly quicker to 60 (needing 0.1 seconds less). As for top speed, you can bump that up too using the (of course) optional M Driver’s Package, maxing out at 177 mph (284 km/h). Not that big of a difference, we know.
Pricing details for the 2020 BMW X3 M, X4 M, and their respective Competition models have been announced a couple days after the vehicles premiered online.
Sitting at the base of the range will be the X3 M, priced from $70,896 including the obligatory $995 destination and handling charge. The slightly-less-practical but sportier looking X4 M can be purchased new from $74,395. Both the X3 M Competition and X4 M Competition are $7,000 pricier than their ‘standard’ siblings.
The differences between the base models and those with a Competition badge aren’t significant, but are still pronounced enough to encourage buyers to shell out for the go-faster models. All vehicles in the X3 M and X4 M range are powered by BMW’s new S58 3.0-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder engine. Base models deliver 473 hp and 442 lb-ft (598 Nm) of torque, sending the duo to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 4.1 seconds and a limited top speed of 174 mph (280 km/h).
As for the X3 M Competition and X4 M Competition, they put out 503 hp – the torque remains the same as the non-Competition versions. The sprint to 60 mph drops to 4.0 seconds, while top speed is bumped up to 177 mph (284 km/h) with the available M Driver’s Package. Economy figures haven’t yet been ratified by the EPA.
To provide us with an even better look at the vehicles, BMW has dropped a new clip detailing some of their most important features. The video also provides some cool footage of the potent SUVs in action over a variety of surfaces so it’s definitely worth a watch.
Order books for the new twin-turbo powered SUVs will open in July and deliveries should follow shortly after.