INFINITI EX35 vs BMW X3

2026 BMW X3
2026 BMW X3
$50,900MSRP
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2012 INFINITI EX35
2012 INFINITI EX35
$35,800MSRP
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2026 BMW X3
$50,900MSRP
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2012 INFINITI EX35
$35,800MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

2004-Present

Years produced

2008-2012

MSRP

$50,900

MSRP

$35,800

Listings

9171

Listings

108

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

6.7 out of 10

Expert reviews

Pros

  • Fun to drive

  • Comfortable

  • Good value for money

Cons

  • Potentially polarizing design

  • Interior materials feel cheap

  • Quirky technology

Reviews Summary

BMW offers the 2026 X3 in two flavors: 30 xDrive and M50. The latter is tuned for performance, but the base X3 30 xDrive is so good that you might be happy trading the M50’s outright speed and sheer capability for significant savings. BMW redesigned this compact luxury crossover in 2025, and the only tweaks for 2026 make the base model look and feel a little more upscale inside.

Verdict: For this review, we evaluated the BMW X3 M50. It was terrific, but with a sticker price more than $15,000 higher than the rewarding X3 30 xDrive, it’s hard to justify the extra money.

Reviews Summary

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 255 hp I4

Engine

3.5L 297 hp V6

Drive Train

AWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

255 hp @ 4700 rpm

Horsepower

297 hp @ 6800 rpm

MPG City

27

MPG City

17

MPG Highway

33

MPG Highway

24
2026 BMW X3
2026 BMW X3
$50,900MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2012 INFINITI EX35
2012 INFINITI EX35
$35,800MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2026 BMW X3
$50,900MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2012 INFINITI EX35
$35,800MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

Years produced
2004-Present
2008-2012
MSRP
$50,900
$35,800
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.5

4.6

Expert reviews

6.7 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Fun to drive

  • Comfortable

  • Good value for money

Cons

  • Potentially polarizing design

  • Interior materials feel cheap

  • Quirky technology

Summary

BMW offers the 2026 X3 in two flavors: 30 xDrive and M50. The latter is tuned for performance, but the base X3 30 xDrive is so good that you might be happy trading the M50’s outright speed and sheer capability for significant savings. BMW redesigned this compact luxury crossover in 2025, and the only tweaks for 2026 make the base model look and feel a little more upscale inside.

Verdict: For this review, we evaluated the BMW X3 M50. It was terrific, but with a sticker price more than $15,000 higher than the rewarding X3 30 xDrive, it’s hard to justify the extra money.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.0L 255 hp I4
3.5L 297 hp V6
Drive Train
AWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
255 hp @ 4700 rpm
297 hp @ 6800 rpm
MPG City
27
17
MPG Highway
33
24
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