Had the X3 and now have an X5. With the 3.0 the X3 hauls, and with x-drive I skunked more then a few so-called sports cars in the twisties. In the snow it shines. The X5 with the same 3.0 is a dog (or is that just cause I drive a 335 now
). But, I love the interior and exterior of the x5 soooo much more then the x3. In fact now-a-days, when I see an x3 I cringe.