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Originally Posted by bkfastwagon
I have both (e90 M3 and X3 M40i) and really surprised by the number of people (friends and strangers) who perceive X3 as a "real M" car. Most non-enthusiasts don't know the distinction and there are enough M logos on m40i X3 to confuse them. I personally find it annoying as I have to explain to them each time that there's actually a real X3M. This is probably what BMW intended and working brilliantly
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The M and non-M (including the Mx40i...) are completely different cars, and platforms.
That is the biggest difference I noticed going from the F30 335i with all Mperformance stuff to the F80.
The speed and technology is a totally secondary thing....