I have a '11 f10 535i (x-drive), standard suspension (no DDC or adaptive, not M-sport). Running mainly on 19" and 18" during winter.

While I love the comfort level and the overall look of the sedan, there are a few things that make me wanna change the car. -The size without rear wheel steering makes it impractical for city driving. -N55 feels kinda down on power even with stage 2 MHD. -Coming from e91 to an f10 - sedans feel very compromised in terms of cargo area. The trunk is large (500+l), yet the e91 felt more hassle-free when it comes to loading it.

I also hate not having DDC or Adaptive - the f10 is awesome for cruising, but every time I hit a bend - the body roll drives me crazy.

I’ve always fancied X3s - practical and fun. I wanna have just 1 car in the garage that does it all - city, highway, twisty roads, fun. So naturally - mid-sized BMW makes sense.

The problem is that I really love the comfort level of the stock suspension F10, and I am not sure what to expect from '20/'21 X3 m40i with adaptive suspension… Can it be anywhere near as comfy as the F10. After all it’s a SUV and being 3 series, it should be noticeably firmer. But yet - 1 generation newer and the adaptive suspension should be doing some bit of ‘magic’.

Any thoughts?