2023 BMW X3 M Competition

The X3 M Competition is the oddball of BMW's M catalogue: a 2-tonne family SUV carrying the S58 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged straight-six, the same engine family found in the M3 and M4. Here it makes 503 bhp and 620 lb-ft, driven through an eight-speed automatic and xDrive all-wheel drive, which is what lets it deliver its claimed 3.8-second 0-62mph sprint despite the weight.

This 2023 (73-plate) example has covered just 14,457 miles and has had one owner from new, which is light use for its age. It's finished in Marina Bay Blue over black Extended Merino leather, a combination that keeps the car understated for something this quick. Factory options include the panoramic glass sunroof and M Compound brakes with red high-gloss calipers. Equipment also covers a Harman Kardon sound system, heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel and the M head-up display.

The X3 M Competition suits buyers who need the practicality of a five-door body, a large boot and a 2,400 kg towing capacity, without giving up supercar-adjacent pace. The Competition model also adds a sharper chassis tune and more power than the standard X3 M, which makes it one of the more convincing performance SUVs from the German mainstream.