BMW 520 GT or BMW X3 (both 2012)

[J50N WA]

Ladies and Gents,

I need to replace the family Lexus RX400h and currently I cannot see past a 2012 BMW X3 SE Xdrive or a 2012 BMW 520GT.

Has anyone experience of both? What do you prefer? Same year, same miles, same engine...

For me,
X3 is higher and has 4 wheel drive - wife has bad back so easier to get in/out and the 4x4 we drive to the Alps every year for skiing. We are used to a SUV..

520GT, assuming this is more the limo so quieter more refined over distance, raised seating so not as low as a standard car (wife's back).. and who needs 4x4 with winter tyre's and chains.

we have teenagers so rear space and load space is important..

would appreciate thoughts..

cheers Jason

[flatso]

The 5er GT has a 7er chassis under it, so its at least 2 classes above the x3 in terms of ride refinement. Some find tge loojs challanging, I think it was a decent effort, and in todays terms it actually looks all right. The boot space is a bit tight, but rear seat area is cavernous.
Probably an amazing value for money, totally underlloked.
I'd go for tge 5er GT anyday.

[Jamescrs]

I think the 5GT is a far nicer car personally unless you really need the 4x4 function.

[ZX10R NIN]

Go for the 5GT.

[J50N WA]

agreed, seemed my mind was creeping towards the GT, just needed the prompt..

next Q. 2.0 or 3.0 diesel? Insurance and Tax together are £20pm extra for the 3.0.. actually its no Q I've convinced myself the 3.0 is the way to go..

[ZX10R NIN]

3.0 each & everytime.

[DailyHack]

GT everytime, much more refined chassis as been mentioned based on a 7 series.

4X4 only good with proper tyres so just stick some winter tyres on the GT for your alp trips.

[shopper150]

3.0 GT
No contest